Ankara Esenboğa Airport has achieved Level 4+ certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, managed by the Airports Council International (ACI EUROPE). As Turkey’s first carbon-neutral airport, Esenboğa also became the first in the country to reach this level.

Operated by TAV Airports, a global leader in airport management from Turkey, Ankara Esenboğa Airport has joined the world’s 70 most environmentally friendly airports by securing the Level 4+ certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. TAV Airports aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all its airports by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.

TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan stated: “Ankara Esenboğa became Turkey’s first carbon-neutral airport in 2014. We are now delighted to be the first in Turkey to receive the Level 4+ certification under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. As of today, four airports in our portfolio are carbon-neutral, and a total of 11 are part of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. Through our investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, we are steadily progressing toward our net zero target. We will continue to work with all our stakeholders to contribute to the aviation industry’s fight against climate change.”

ACI EUROPE Director General Olivier Jankovec said: “We are immensely proud of Ankara Esenboğa Airport, operated by TAV Airports, for leading Turkish aviation toward the net zero goal. Achieving Level 4+ certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program represents the highest level of carbon management in Turkish aviation. This significant milestone is the result of the airport’s strong and determined commitment to climate action, which began when it joined the program in 2010. With ongoing CO₂ reduction, robust emission targets aligned with global climate goals, and a long-term carbon management plan, this new achievement demonstrates both a strong commitment and sustainable efforts toward decarbonization. We sincerely congratulate the entire team working toward the 2050 net zero emissions goal.”

Emission reduction targets have been aligned with global climate goals, and a long-term carbon management plan has been established at Ankara Esenboğa Airport. Residual emissions have been offset through internationally recognized projects. Additionally, all employees receive regular training on environmental issues, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas reduction.

A total of 11 airports operated by TAV Airports are part of the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. In addition to Ankara Esenboğa’s Level 4+ certification, Enfidha-Hammamet Airport in Tunisia holds Level 4 certification. İzmir Adnan Menderes and Antalya Airports are at Level 3+, offsetting their direct emissions. Tbilisi, Skopje, Gazipaşa-Alanya, Monastir, and Medina Airports are at Level 2, while Bodrum Milas and Batumi Airports are at Level 1. The Airport Carbon Accreditation program, launched by ACI EUROPE in 2009, currently includes 645 airports worldwide.