Guidance Manual: Airport Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management
Abstract
This manual provides guidance for airport operators wishing to manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The main aims are to provide the following: • Clear definitions of terms to promote consistent approaches despite various regional requirements. • Discussion on the various reasons why an airport operator might decide to manage GHG emissions. • Guidance on how to conduct a GHG emissions inventory and what airport and airport-related sources to include. • Guidance on what GHG emissions species to include. • Guidance on how to categorize sources into Scopes 1, 2, 3A, and 3B and how these categories can assist emissions management programs including setting goals and reporting. • References to documents assisting with the calculations of the quantities of emissions. • Guidance on the goals an airport operator can set for its emissions management program. • Outlines of GHG emissions reduction projects. • Guidance on becoming carbon neutral and using offsetting to address residual emissions. • Guidance on reviewing programs and reporting progress, including the necessity to report inclusions, exclusions, and caveats. • Guidance on gaining accreditation for achievements made.