Carbon reduction milestone for Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport has become one of only 15 US gateways to achieve Level 2 status in ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.
The airport, which received its certificate during ACI-North America’s recent Annual Conference and Exhibition in Philadelphia, reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 4.4% from 2023 to 2025.
In terms of facts and figures, it reduced CO2 emissions from 102,789 tonnes to 98, 275 tonnes, according to an independent third-party verification conducted as part of the accreditation process.
Level 2 accreditation recognises airports that measure their carbon footprint and demonstrate reductions in emissions within their operational control.
MIA aims to cut its carbon emissions by 20% by 2035 and 50% by 2055, supporting Miami-Dade County’s commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Race to Zero campaign and the County’s Climate Action Strategy.
“This elevated level of accreditation arguably demonstrates MIA’s leadership in environmental stewardship and its alignment with Miami-Dade County’s clean energy strategy,” enthuses Miami-Dade County mayor, Daniella Levine Cava
“It highlights how resilience and innovation improve daily operations through better tracking, better decisions, and greater accountability. Congratulations to the MIA team on its world-class work. This achievement is yet another example of our commitment to building a more climate-resilient future for our region.”
As part of its $14 billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department entered into a 20-year, $547-million tariff-based agreement with FPL Services in December 2023 to upgrade MIA’s electrical infrastructure.
The work includes solar power systems and electric vehicle charging stations. Through partnerships with DHL Express, World Fuel Services, and Signature Aviation in 2024, MIA began receiving the first regular deliveries of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the State of Florida.
In early 2027, the Florida gateway expects to begin adding 410,000 square feet of terminal roofing that will include a solar photovoltaic system designed to generate nearly 900,000 kilowatts of electricity – enough to power up to 7,000 homes.
