Dublin Airport Reaches Level 4+ Carbon Accreditation

Dublin Airport has been awarded Level 4+ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, the internationally recognised standard for carbon management administered by Airports Council International, placing it among the top 13% of airports worldwide.

Level 4+ is the second-highest tier currently available in the programme and provides independent verification that an airport has established long-term absolute emissions reduction targets, backed by a credible delivery plan and transparent reporting. The accreditation also confirms alignment with science-based climate targets and a commitment to reducing both direct emissions and wider value-chain emissions through partner collaboration.

The achievement was underpinned by robust carbon data collection, energy efficiency measures across airport operations, and close coordination with airlines, ground handlers, and other on-site partners.

"Achieving Level 4+ is an important validation of the real progress being made at Dublin Airport. It reflects years of sustained effort by our teams and our partners and shows that ambitious climate targets can be matched by delivery on the ground," said Andrea Carroll, Director of Sustainability at daa.

Dublin Airport operator daa has set a target of net zero carbon emissions across its own operations by 2050, with significant interim reductions targeted by 2030, supported by ongoing investment in electrification, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives.