Sharjah: Sharjah Airport has achieved Level 4 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, administered by Airports Council International (ACI), marking a milestone that reflects its continued progress in sustainability and climate action. The accreditation was awarded at the ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 14 May 2026.
According to Emirates News Agency, the achievement reflects Sharjah Airport's continued progress in aligning its carbon management strategies with global climate goals by delivering absolute emissions reductions and strengthening collaboration with partners across the airport ecosystem, as part of the aviation industry's collective efforts to address climate change.
On this occasion, Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, highlighted the airport's commitment to embedding sustainability across all operations. He stated, 'Sharjah Airport's achievement of Level 4 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme reflects our continued commitment to embedding sustainability across all aspects of our operations. This level requires airports to achieve absolute emissions reductions and to expand collaboration with partners across the airport community to maximise the collective impact of environmental efforts.'
He added that this milestone aligns with the vision of the UAE and the Emirate of Sharjah to advance environmental sustainability and support the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative. The airport continues to implement projects focused on enhancing energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy solutions, and introducing innovative initiatives to reduce emissions while supporting operational excellence.
Stefano Baronci, Director General of ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East, expressed his congratulations to Sharjah Airport for achieving Level 4 accreditation. He noted that by positioning itself as a leader in efficient carbon management, Sharjah Airport demonstrates a robust commitment to building a more sustainable future, aligning perfectly with the industry's collective vision of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Sharjah Airport began its journey within the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme in 2014 by achieving Level 1 (Mapping), becoming one of the first airports in the region to join the programme. The airport progressively advanced through the levels, achieving Level 2 (Reduction) in 2016, Level 3 (Optimisation) in 2018, and Level 3+ (Neutrality) in 2020, highlighting its commitment to energy efficiency, renewable energy use, and carbon neutrality.
The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, launched by ACI Europe in 2009 and expanded to the Asia-Pacific region in 2011, provides airports with a framework to measure, manage, and reduce carbon emissions across seven accreditation levels. With the achievement of Level 4 accreditation, Sharjah Airport continues to strengthen its position as one of the region's leading airports for sustainable aviation, contributing to global efforts to address climate change while ensuring a responsible and efficient travel experience.