Kansai Airports Group Sets Long-term Target for Net Zero Emissions and Decarbonized Society
- 05 Mar 2021
Kansai Airports Group is pleased to announce that it has set a long-term target to reach net zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as part of its efforts to prevent global warming.
The international community and Japan alike have been committed to the goal of realizing a
decarbonized society with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. At Kansai Airports Group,
various steps have been taken to reduce the environmental footprint of the three airports it
oeprates (Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport). We will
continue to work on a medium- to long-term plan and promote the measures for achieving carbon
neutral status by further reducing energy consumption and using renewable energy.
Kansai Airports Group is committed to further accelerating the efforts to reduce environmental
impacts in pursuit of a harmonious coexistence between the airports and their surrounding
environment.
Long-term target for 2050
FY2016 | FY2030 | FY2050 | |
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Kansai Airports Group’s CO2 emissions (1) | 113 thousand tons (2) | 40% reduction | Net zero (3) |
*1 Scope 1: Direct emissions from fuel combustion, etc. Scope 2: Indirect emissions through the purchase of electricity
*2 Calculated for the fiscal year based on the figures provided by the Airport Carbon Accreditation
Figures for Kobe Airport include the estimate for the period before the operation by Kansai Airports Kobe
*3 Includes the purchase of green energy, etc.
Contact:
Group Corporate Communications, Kansai Airports
E-mail: pr@kansai-airports.co.jp
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