“We have a long history of investing in our sustainability journey, and pledged to reach net zero emissions by 2030. We are there now, many years ahead of where we thought we would be.”
He said it was important to “play our part in climate change response and show leadership in our industry and region, because all businesses need to make changes”.
ACI Asia-Pacific director general Stefano Baronci praised the work of the airport.
“We are proud of Hawke’s Bay Airport’s excellent achievement in reducing carbon emissions and setting an example for airports in the region,” he said.
The airport has plans to install 52,000 solar panels on a 30-hectare piece of vacant land next to the runway as part of its carbon reduction goals.
