The Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) is thrilled to announce that Queen Beatrix International Airport has received its inaugural ACI-LAC Green Airport Recognition, honoring its exceptional leadership in sustainability. The award was granted on Monday, November 11, 2024. Angeline Flemming, the Director of Health and Sustainability at AAA, accepted the award on behalf of both the Airport Authority and the broader airport community.

The ACI-LAC Green Airport Recognition, established by the Airport Council International (ACI), highlights environmental best practices and aims to reduce aviation’s environmental impact. This program recognizes airports that have demonstrated remarkable achievements in environmental initiatives. In 2024, ACI-LAC Airport Members were encouraged to submit projects in the Circular Economy category. This category includes efforts focused on optimizing water and energy use, extending the lifecycle of materials and products, and minimizing waste by reducing the amount sent to final disposal.

Aruba Airport’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its operational practices, which integrate sustainable principles across three main areas: sustainable aviation, sustainable operations, and a sustainable airport community. A key component of AAA’s sustainability strategy is the Gateway 2030 Phase 1A Terminal Expansion project. This major investment aims to address capacity challenges while enhancing the airport’s infrastructure to offer a world-class experience, all while focusing on creating an environmentally responsible, highly efficient, and cost-effective facility.

Moreover, Aruba Airport is ramping up its efforts to collect, monitor, and manage data related to sustainability performance. This will enable the development of more comprehensive environmental management plans, particularly in areas like sustainable waste management. New initiatives to improve waste handling, disposal, and recycling practices will also be rolled out soon. With various sustainability certifications guiding current and future projects, Aruba Airport continues to lead by example, implementing best practices that inspire other organizations both nationally and regionally.

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