Level 1 – Mapping in the Airport Carbon Accreditation
Leahy BTV has achieved Level 1 – Mapping in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program — the first of seven levels in this global sustainability initiative.
- Calculates total emissions within the airport’s operational boundary
- Compiles a detailed carbon footprint report
- Undergoes third-party verification to ensure accuracy and transparency
Leahy BTV is currently working toward Level 2 Accreditation.
As the first small hub airport in New England to earn this accreditation, Leahy BTV is proud to lead the way in sustainability, demonstrating that environmental stewardship is at the heart of how we operate.
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport is committed to addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with airport operations while continuing to provide safe, reliable, and efficient service.
As part of our participation in Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, we maintain a Carbon Management Plan, annually track and report Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and incorporate carbon management into airport planning and day-to-day operations. Scope 1 emissions come directly from airport-owned sources, such as fuel used in airport vehicles and equipment. Scope 2 emissions are associated with the electricity the Airport purchases.
In 2024, the Airport’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions totaled 1,193.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e). This equals 0.877 kilograms of CO2e per passenger movement, an 11.9% reduction from the 2022 baseline of 0.996 kilograms per passenger movement. A passenger movement is one passenger arrival or departure; the annual total combines enplanements and deplanements.
The Airport has set a goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity by 60% by 2035, relative to the 2022 baseline. We are also working toward achieving net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from airport operations by 2050.
Read the full Carbon Management Policy Statement.