Sustainability at Edmonton Airports 2014

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1 Sustainability at Edmonton Airports 2014

2 Sustainability Topics Sustainability Sustainability at EIA Global Reporting Initiative We are all part of the sustainability team

3 Welcome to Edmonton International Airport

4 Sustainability Publicized in 1987 by the Brundtland Commission Is internationally accepted by many as integral to future success Environmental Economic Social Sustainability

5 Standardization

6 Sustainability at Airports/Airlines Airports around the world are adopting sustainability strategies Nationally and internationally airlines are focusing on becoming sustainable International agencies controlling airlines and airports are proposing new standards

7 Sustainability Initiatives for Airports One of the world s largest economic sectors, tourism is especially well-placed to promote environmental sustainability, green growth and our struggle against climate change through its relationship with energy. United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon

8 EIA Values Invested in our talent Safety and Security first Core values Own the outcome Dedicated to sustainability Doing the right things right

9 Our Corporate Scorecard Our Five Corporate Perspectives Enhance passenger experience Achieve financial sustainability Enable airline productivity Achieve social and environmental sustainability Be accountable for exceptional leadership

10 What is being said: sustainability [GRI is] the reporting best approach develops for achieving the value of a firm, standardized can be sustainability associated with reporting. improved returns on capital, risk management and overall management quality.

11 What is being said:...i In tough feel a sense economic of responsibility times, I am willing to purchase to pay products more that for are products good for with the social environment and environmental and society. benefits.

12 EIA and Sustainability We have already implemented many sustainability measures Expansion 2012 built for LEED certification Road Sand Recycling Community engagement Solar Panels on the New Terminal Public transit to the airport

13 LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Sustainable building guidelines Internationally recognized and respected

14 Recycling All staff is expected to sort their own waste Waste must be transferred to central kitchen NOT WASTE Untouched food Organics Wood products Plastics Metals

15 Costs to landfill Lost Resources High costs of landfill Increasing by around 5% per year Trend expected to continue 95 Landfill Costs per Ton Years

16 Green Cleaning EIA purchases all cleaning material All cleaning liquids are certified by Canadian or international standards Equipment is also green and with reduced noise This improves the work place comfort and reduces environmental impact

17 The Global Reporting Initiative GRI is a non-profit supported the the United Nations Environmental Programme Produced its first full report in early 2000s Recognized the need for international standardization in a globalized, and interconnected world

18 The Value of GRI to Edmonton Airports Sustainability Value Generation via GRI Establish a formalized stakeholder engagement process Guides priorities (indicators) Opportunity for strategic alignment with business partners Transparency Accountability Builds Community Trust Performance indicators and benchmarks Flexibility set our own course in managing sustainability Aids a more holistic evaluation of business performance.

19 Sustainable thinking is our new long-term directive

20 How about you? Have you worked for an organization that followed GRI? Have you ever worked in a LEED building? Have you worked for an organization that has sustainability goals?

21 GRI: A Sample De-construction Goal GRI Standard Categories Often referred to as the Triple-Bottom- Line of sustainability Economic Environmental Social Sub-categories Labour Society Responsibility... Aspects Performance Market presence Indirect EI... Energy Water Emissions... Training & education Local Communities Product & service... Indicators Economic Value Total passengers Total Cargo Extent of impact Energy consumption Energy intensity Quality GHG intensity Performance reviews Displaced persons Customer satisfaction

22 All Employee Contribution Supporting our values in your every day work Considering sustainability needs when you make decisions Recycling Being conscious with energy and water use

23 What can you do? What is happening now? What could happen in the future?

24 What are your thoughts? Come speak with me any time!

25 Now for the tour: Main LEED contributions in building Living Wall Recycling bins Waste collection room

26 Thank you for your time!