Turkey becomes European leader in number of carbon-neutral airports with 53 facilities
With 53 airports receiving Airport Carbon Accreditation, Turkey has ranked first in Europe and second in the world, following the USA. Minister Uraloğlu stated that this success is a result of steps taken in line with the 2053 Net Zero Emission target.
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced at the COP31 summit that 53 airports across Turkey have qualified for the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) certificate.
This accreditation, achieved at a total of 53 facilities including 45 airports operated by DHMI, has moved Turkey to the top in Europe in terms of the number of carbon-neutral airports. Globally, Turkey ranks second in this field, following the USA.
Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that this development is in line with the 2053 Net Zero Emission target announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. As part of sustainable aviation efforts, it was shared that solar power plants have been installed at airports, 160 Togg brand electric vehicles have been put into service, and Zero Waste Certificate standards are being implemented at all airports.
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