Latin America and the Caribbean have reached a milestone with 100 airports accredited under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, the only global standard for managing and reducing carbon emissions at airports. According to ACI-LAC, this achievement positions the region as the third worldwide in terms of the number of certified airport terminals.

The certification evaluates airports through seven levels, ranging from carbon emissions mapping to active reduction efforts and collaborative initiatives with business partners to achieve deeper cuts in CO₂. The ultimate goal is to reach net-zero emissions for sources under the airport's direct control.

“Reaching 100 accredited airports is a clear demonstration of our region’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation sector. This achievement not only positions Latin America and the Caribbean as a leader in environmental initiatives, but also reflects the commitment of our airports to the future of the planet,” said Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC.

Among the most notable cases is Quito International Airport, the only one in the region to attain Level 4+, indicating that its carbon management strategy is aligned with global climate targets such as the Paris Agreement and that it is working toward an absolute reduction in emissions.

ACI-LAC emphasized that it will continue to promote concrete and collaborative actions to support its members on the path toward more sustainable and resilient airport operations.

The full list of accredited airports can be accessed at this link.