Environmental Programs
Our airport has an Environmental Management System based on the requirements of ISO14001. This includes many programs and procedures, such as:
- Management of Storage Tanks
- Waste Management
- Carbon Reduction
- Wildlife Management
- Management of Halocarbons (in cooling and air conditioning systems)
- Environmental Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness
- Management of Aircraft De-icing and Anti-icing (from October to May each year)
- Management of Projects and Construction Activities
- Environment Auditing
Airport Carbon Accreditation
YQM achieved Level 2 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program with Airports Council International (ACI). The Airport Carbon Accreditation program is the only institutionally endorsed global carbon management certification program for airports. It independently assesses and recognizes the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. The program provides a unique common framework and tools for active carbon management at airports with measurable results.
Achieving Level 2 (Reduction) accreditation in the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program, YQM demonstrated both a strong commitment to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a measurable decrease in its 2023 emissions, calculated using a three-year rolling average that excludes 2020 data. We continue to promote energy efficiency with staff and stakeholders and we are committed to the ongoing review of the latest technologies in order to identify further improvements when it will be possible to do so.
Potable Water Reduction
In recent years initiatives to reduce our water consumption in our terminal building were undertaken. Aerators in washroom faucets saves water use at the taps. Other initiatives, such as replacing flush valves on urinals and resetting flow rates on toilets were also completed to reduce water use.
Waste Diversion Programs
The Greater Moncton International Airport Authority Inc (GMIAA) segregates the waste generated by the airport wherever practicable, to minimize waste sent to landfill.
Separate receptacles are placed throughout the terminal building for segregation of recyclable waste and general waste. Organic waste from certain areas is sent for composting at a local facility.
GMIAA also collects used batteries and cell phones, which are recycled through the Call2Recycle program.
Environmental Assessments
YQM assesses all projects taking place on airport property for their environmental impact. This ensures that, if necessary, steps can be taken to mitigate any potential adverse effects.
Projects and Construction Activity Notices
Notices of intent to make a determination of project effects under the Impact Assessment Act are posted to the Impact Assessment Act public registry. For a list of current and past projects posted by the Greater Moncton International Airport Authority, refer to the below link: