The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) for its Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports.
The certification awarded by Airports Council International Africa in March celebrates the airports company’s efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions.
In a statement issued on Monday, the company says the certification indicates that the airports have successfully measured and compiled their carbon footprint by establishing a foundation for long-term carbon management strategies.
“It signifies that the NAC has taken a critical first step towards implementing targeted carbon reduction initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency,” company spokesperson Dan Kamati says.
He says the milestone underscores the NAC’s commitment to aligning its operations with international environmental standards and best practices.
Kamati says the accreditation reflects the NAC’s ambition of becoming a world-class airport operator that balances growth with sustainability, while positioning Namibia on the global map of environmentally responsible aviation.
He says the NAC continues to integrate environmental considerations into airport management, infrastructure development and stakeholder engagement.
“The NAC is now well-positioned to progress through higher levels of accreditation, which include carbon reduction, optimisation, and ultimately achieving and maintaining net-zero emissions by 2050,” he says.
The ACA programme is a globally recognised framework that independently assesses how airports measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions.
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