King Khalid International Airport has achieved the prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation (Transformation Level) from the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program of the Airports Council International (ACI). With this accomplishment, the airport proudly stands as the first in Saudi Arabia to receive this level of accreditation. This significant milestone was attained through the transformation of airport operations and those of its commercial partners, resulting in an absolute reduction in carbon emissions. This effort also aligns with a long-term strategy that adheres to the Paris Agreement and global climate change aspirations.
Moreover, the accreditation is in line with the objectives of the Saudi Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program, which is spearheaded by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). Riyadh Airports Company is committed to being among the national entities that contribute to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. This includes the ambitious target of reducing carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 278 million tons annually by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions in the Kingdom by 2060. This further reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, pollution reduction, and climate change mitigation, ensuring a greener future for the Kingdom.
