Sustainability
March 25, 2026
Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.
Tokyo International Airport (HANEDA) Achieves Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 Certification
Tokyo International Airport (hereinafter referred to as Haneda Airport) is pleased to announce that it has achieved Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), the only institutionally-endorsed, global carbon management certification programme for airports owned and governed by Airports Council International (ACI).
The Tokyo International Airport Decarbonisation Promotion Council (Chaired by the East Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) announced the 'Tokyo International Airport Decarbonisation Promotion Plan' in March 2024. This plan sets ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for FY2030 by at least 46% compared to FY2013 levels and achieve carbon neutrality by FY2050. These goals are supported by initiatives including improvements to airport facilities and vehicles, as well as expanded use of renewable energy across the airport. The establishment of long-term reduction targets and the steady implementation of related initiatives were key factors leading to this certification.
The certification was achieved through close collaboration between public and private stakeholders across the airport community. Our company participates in the council as the passenger terminal operator at Haneda Airport and as an ACI member organization, and has played a central role in implementing the initiatives required for accreditation.
As a company engaged in construction, management, and operation of passenger terminals at Haneda Airport, Japan Airport Terminal Group recognizes climate change as a key issue and has established targets aligned with the airport's decarbonization plan.
Looking ahead, the Group will continue working closely with airport stakeholders to accelerate decarbonization across Haneda Airport, ensuring that Japan's primary international gateway remains a globally leading sustainable airport while contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.
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Comment from ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East
Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East said "We congratulate Haneda International Airport for achieving Level 4 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation. By positioning itself as one of the leaders in efficient carbon management, Haneda International Airport demonstrates a strong commitment to building a more sustainable future. This accomplishment aligns perfectly with our industry's collective vision of achieving net zero emissions by 2050"
Airport Carbon Accreditation
Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally endorsed, global carbon management certification programme for airports. It independently assesses and recognises the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions through seven levels of certification: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 3+, Level 4, Level 4+ and Level 5. Through its seven levels of certification, Airport Carbon Accreditation acknowledges that airports are at different stages in their journey towards comprehensive carbon management. It is a programme for airports of all sizes, extending beyond hubs and regional airports with scheduled passenger traffic to include general aviation and freight focused airports.
Airport Carbon Accreditation relies on internationally recognised methodologies. It provides airports with a common framework for active carbon management, with measurable milestones. The programme is site specific, allowing flexibility to take account of national or local legal requirements while ensuring that the methodology used remains robust. The programme is governed and owned by ACI EUROPE.
In Japan, Narita International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport, and Chubu Centrair International Airport have also achieved Level 4 certification.