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2 Upcoming ACRP Webinars August 27 th Guidance and Considerations for Improving Airport Terminal Amenities September 9 th Airport Wildlife Management September 22 nd - Topics of Special Concern for General Aviation Airports You can register for and learn more about these webinars by visiting:

3 Additional ACRP Publications on this Topic ACRP Report 42 Sustainable Airport Construction Practices ACRP Report 80 Guidebook for Incorporating Sustainability into Traditional Airport Practices ACRP Report 110 Evaluating Impacts of Sustainability Practices on Airport Operations and Maintenance ACRP Synthesis 10 Airport Sustainability Practices ACRP Synthesis 42 Integrating Environmental Sustainability into Airport Contracts You can learn more about these publications by visiting

4 Today s Speakers Moderated by Arlyn Purcell, Supervisor, Airport Environmental Programs, Port Authority of NY & NJ 1) ACRP Report 119: Airport Sustainability Practices: Tools for Evaluating, Measuring, and Implementing Carol Lurie, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Christopher Steuer & Adam Klauber, ICF International 2) ACRP 02-30: Enhancing the Airport-Industry SAGA Website Kristin Lemaster, Changing Climates Consulting

5 ACRP Report 119: Prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System Characteristics, Viability, and Implementation Options PRESENTERS Carol Lurie, VHB, Inc. Chris Steuer, ICF International, Inc. Adam Klauber, ICF International, Inc.

6 Carol A. Lurie, LEED AP, ENV SP, AICP, Principal Investigator Senior Planner/Principal, VHB Over 30 years experience Founder member of SAGA Managed preparation of over a dozen sustainability plans for airports Current Board Chair of Airport Consultants Council (ACC) Carol Picture

7 Christopher Steuer, Lead Rating System Developer Senior Manager, ICF International ICF Sustainability Portfolio Lead 10+ years supporting federal and commercial sustainability programs Developed U.S. House of Representatives Sustainability Performance Management System Chris Picture

8 Adam Klauber, CEM, LEED AP, ENV SP Sustainability Expert Sustainable Aviation Lead, ICF International Principal Investigator for ACRP Significant Weather Planning Toolkit project Managed the MassDOT carbon neutral airport program Led high performance sustainable building team for FAA NextGen facilities Adam Picture

9 ACRP Report 119 Oversight Panel Teresa Davidson, Parsons Corporation, Washington, DC (Chair) Rosemarie S. Andolino, Chicago Department of Aviation James Crites, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Laura A. Einspanier, American Airlines David L. Jones, Jacksonville Aviation Authority David A. Lange, University of Illinois Robert A. Nicholas, Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Mark Reis, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Dean Schultz, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Patrick Magnotta, FAA Liaison Donald Scata, FAA Liaison T.J. Schulz, Airport Consultants Council Liaison Katherine B. Preston, Airports Council International - North America Liaison

10 ACRP Problem Statement - Research is needed to: 1. Develop a tool to help airports evaluate and select sustainability best practices 2. Develop a rating system to gauge airport sustainability performance, and 3. Assess the viability of industry-wide adoption of a rating system and voluntary certification program Project Initiated in 2011; Published 2014

11 Decision Tool Includes component to build a Decision Tool to help users identify, evaluate, prioritize, and select sustainability practices most appropriate for a particular airport Overlapped with ACRP Panels from both projects came to consensus to produce one tool for the industry Now incorporated into SAGA website to streamline the sustainability planning process

12 Prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System/ Viability Assessment Prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System that gauges airport-wide sustainability performance Documentation and evaluation of existing proven sustainability rating systems from various industries Structural Components of Airport-wide Rating System prototype - proof of concept Annotated Users guide of Rating System Definitions of Sustainability Activities Recommended performance metrics to assess progress

13 Research Approach Conducted two-phase stakeholder outreach: Phase 1: Identify challenges with airport sustainability management and assess interest in (and desired features of) an airport sustainability rating system Phase 2: Seek input on the Prototype Rating System and feasibility/viability of a certification and verification program In-Depth Telephone Interviews On-line Focus Group Paper Survey at ACI-NA Conference Focus Group at AGG Conference On-line Survey Decision Tool & Rating System Briefings at Industry Conference s

14 Research Approach Reviewed existing sustainability resources, guidelines, and rating and certification systems to compile information that can be incorporated into the Airport Sustainability Rating System Identified the key components of an Airport Rating System Developed a prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System based on the structural components Evaluated the viability of the prototype

15 Research Findings Stakeholders want a sustainability rating system that: Consider airports of different sizes, geographies, and functions Includes all airport assets Under direct control of airport Under indirect control of airport Influenced by airport Incorporates elements of existing rating systems Includes a points-based scoring framework Adheres to the EONS sustainability framework Recognizes airport-wide sustainability performance Emphasizes flexibility to accommodate all airport types

16 Prototype Rating System Structural Components

17 Using Prototype Rating System How can the Prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System be used in its current form? 1. Provides a comprehensive review of existing airport and nonairport sustainability rating and certification programs to assess their applicability and usefulness for rating airport sustainability 2. Provides a useful framework for structuring an airport-wide sustainability program 3. Provides a method and metrics for evaluating airport-wide sustainability performance

18 Prototype Rating System Application 1. Provides a comprehensive review of existing airport and non-airport sustainability rating and certification programs to assess their applicability and usefulness for rating airport sustainability 7 Airport Industry Rating and Certification Programs 10 Non-airport Industry Rating and Certification Programs

19 Airport Industry Rating and Certification Programs Airport Industry Rating and Certification Programs Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Sustainable Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Guidelines (LSAG) Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Sustainable Design Standards and Guidelines v2 (2011) Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Sustainable Design Project Manual Airports Council International (ACI) Europe Airport Carbon Accreditation Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Sustainable Airport Manual (SAM) Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) Capital Program Sustainable Design Guidance Manual (2008) Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 Guidelines with Airport Operators Sector Supplement (AOSS)

20 Non-Airport Industry Rating and Certification Programs Non-Airport Industry Rating and Certification Programs International Standards Organization (ISO) 14001: Environmental Management Systems ISO 2600: Guidance on Social Responsibility (2010) US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Rating Systems US EPA ENERGY STAR ICLEI STAR Community Index Illinois Livable and Sustainable Transportation Rating System and Guide (I LAST) Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) 1.0 Greenroads Foundation GreenRoads Rating System v1.5 Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision Sustainability Rating System Sustainable Sites Initiative: Guidelines and Performance Benchmarks 2009

21 Selecting A Sustainability Rating Apporach LEED Massport SDSG ENVISION Photo Courtesy of Massport

22 Prototype Rating System Application 2. Provides a useful framework for structuring an airport sustainability program Explicitly defines EONS elements Identifies Sustainability Categories Details Sustainability Activities and groups into Infrastructure Operations Management

23 Identifying Sustainability Categories Economic Viability Human Wellbeing Operational Efficiency Natural Resource Conservation Social Responsibility Energy and Climate Transportation Economic Performance Design and Materials Engagement and Leadership Water and Waste Natural Resources Consistent with SAGA categories

24 Identifying Sustainability Activities

25 Recommending Sustainability Waste Management Activities Infrastructure Operations Management Identify collection and staging areas for useable materials available for reuse, sale, or donation. Increase the availability of collection bins for the sorting of waste in all areas with human presence, including terminals, office space, airfield maintenance hangers, cargo hangars, etc. Install proper signage to inform customers about waste sorting. Co-locate recycling receptacles with trash receptacles. Conduct a waste audit to determine percentage of potentially recyclable waste that is going to landfill/incinerator. Maintain a waste reduction, reuse, and recycling program for durable goods, including office equipment, appliances, audiovisual equipment, and furniture. Incorporate waste diversion in all levels of employee training. Establish a Waste Diversion Plan to outline airport-wide goals and strategies. Explore, implement, and expand recycling and composting pickup options with local waste management vendors. Encourage vendors to procure supplies suitable for composting.

26 LAWA Energy Efficiency Example Management Goals; contracts Operations Staff training; data; reporting; audits Infrastructure New building design, lighting/hvac upgrades; controls Photo Courtesy: LAWA Sustainability Report

27 Prototype Rating System Application 3. Provides a method and metrics for evaluating airport sustainability performance Thorough definition of each activity Performance Metrics for evaluating sustainability performance Consistent with the Sustainable Aviation Guidance Alliance (SAGA)

28 Activity Definition

29 Activity Definition

30 Activity Definition

31 Metrics for Evaluating Sustainability Within each category, airports can evaluate sustainability using broad, measurable indicators that capture whether or not an activity is sustainable Performance metric Performance indicator that allows an airport to measure and track performance over time Example performance metrics include: % reduction in building energy use intensity relative to a baseline % of total fleet fuel energy derived from alternative sources % of total solid waste that is diverted from a landfill Annual employee retention rate

32 Sample Performance Metrics

33 Metrics for Evaluating Sustainability In the absence of a single performance metric, airports can monitor progress based on the number and type of actions taken to improve sustainability Performance actions Efforts taken to improve sustainability that, when evaluated alongside other performance actions, serve as good indicators of sustainability performance Example: Climate change adaptation Performance is evaluated based on airports efforts to conduct vulnerability assessments; update siting, planning, and design procedures; harden and protect critical infrastructure; and implement other adaptive management activities

34 Sustainability Performance Source: Logan Airport SMP

35 Documenting Sustainability Baseline Source: Logan Airport SMP

36 Viability Assessment Context Current Rating Systems Individual Airport Project Rating Systems Chicago/SAM LAWA Airport Sustainability Management Plans LEED TM for buildings and facilities ENVISION for utilities, runways and flat work

37 Viability Assessment

38 Viability Assessment Context Sustainability Management Plans Environmental Management Plan Increasing coordination requirements LEED New Construction Certification ACRP Prototype Rating system Ad-hoc Initiatives Plan Design Construct Operate Maintain Refine/Repair

39 Airport Sustainability Plans

40 Research Findings An Airport Sustainability Rating System complete with certification and verification program could be viable, but The costs of administration and governance would vary based on the robustness of the certification and verification program Implementation options for certification and verification range from releasing the rating system as a Best Practices & Metrics Manual to coupling with a robust independent certification and verification program involving external parties and procedures

41 Research Findings Airport adoption of a sustainability rating system depends on: Stakeholder interest Functional benefits gained by participation Existing alternative methods to rate sustainability performance Administration and Governance

42 Conclusions An Airport-wide Sustainability Rating System is viable and would provide airports with: A framework for categorizing and evaluating sustainability activities; Resources for setting goals, objectives, and targets; A common language to describe, evaluate and promote airport sustainability performance Focus on airport-wide sustainability rating Rating System implementation options range from a best practices and metrics manual to a robust rating system with independent certification and verification Upfront and operational costs increase as the implementation approach becomes more robust Rating System needs a sponsor to complete, manage and promote the rating system

43 For additional information: ACRP Report 119: Prototype Airport Sustainability Rating System Characteristics, Viability, and Implementation Options aspx Authors Carol Lurie Christopher Steuer Kristin Lemaster

44 ACRP 02-30: Enhancing the Airport-Industry SAGA Website Kristin Lemaster, PE, LEED GA Changing Climate Consulting

45 Today s Presentation SAGA: Then & Now Demo of new SAGA website Call to Action

46 Kristin Lemaster, PE LEED GA Principal Investigator Chair, TRB AV030 Aviation Climate Change Subcommittee Former Chair, AV030 Aviation Sustainability Subcommittee Founder, Changing Climates Consulting, Inc. Contact: Kristin Lemaster

47 Project Panel and Research Team Project Panel Thomas Klin, CH2M Hill (Chair) Eric Dillinger, Jacobs Engineering Group Arlyn Purcell, PANYNJ David Full, RS&H Philip Ralston, Port of Portland Todd Welty, Renoe-Tahoe Airport Authority Patrick Magnotta, FAA Steve Urlass, FAA Leona Coffee, NAS Megan Ellinger, NAS Paul Eubanks, ACI-NA TJ Schultz, ACC. Joseph Navarrete, TRB Gail Staba, TRB Terri Baker, TRB Martine Micozzi, TRB Research Team CDM Smith VHB Ricondo Burrst Design Perspectives Flughafen Zürich AG Changing Climates Consulting

48 After the Webinar Understand how SAGA can help you Understand how you can help SAGA

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50 What is SAGA? One-stop sustainability resource for the airport industry and beyond

51 SAGA Task Group Find a home for the SAGA website after it leaves TRB Industry Members Arlyn Purcell, PANYNJ Scott Morrissey, DEN Todd Woodard, Spokane Brad Rolf, Mead & Hunt Carol Lurie, VHB Dave Full, RS&H Association Members Katherine Preston, ACI-NA Paul Eubanks, ACI-NA Melissa Sabatine, AAAE Justin Towles, AAAE TJ Schulz, ACC Matt Griffin, ACC Liaisons Joe Navarrete, ACRP Don Scata, FAA (AEE) Patrick Magnotta, FAA (APP) Justin Phy, Barich (IT) Kristin Lemaster, Changing Climates Consulting, Research Team

52 SAGA Website Demo

53 SAGA Website Demo What is Sustainability? What does Sustainability mean to you? Practical applications

54 SAGA Website Demo Step-by-step process Links to more info

55 SAGA Website Demo

56 SAGA Website Demo Share on the site Stakeholder Model Example Stakeholders

57 SAGA Website Demo Find initiatives based on custom data Prioritize initiatives using score

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61 SAGA Website Demo

62 How can you help SAGA? 1) LEARN: What does sustainability mean to you? 2) LIBRARY: Upload documents 3) SEARCH: Add new practices 4) SEARCH: Edit existing practices, esp. those without a score 5) GIVE FEEDBACK

63 How can you help SAGA?

64 How can you help SAGA?

65 Next Steps Beta Test SAGA Task Force Transfer site to final owner/operator

66 How can you help SAGA? 1) LEARN: What does sustainability mean to you? 2) LIBRARY: Upload documents 3) SEARCH: Add new practices 4) SEARCH: Edit existing practices, esp. those without a score 5) GIVE FEEDBACK