Saudi Cluster 2 Airports Gain ACI Carbon Accreditation for Emissions Reduction Efforts

Several airports operated by Saudi Arabia’s Cluster 2 Airports have received Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International (ACI), underscoring efforts to strengthen environmental sustainability across the Kingdom’s aviation sector.

Arar Airport achieved Level 4+ accreditation, one of the program’s highest tiers, which requires airports to implement policies and measures aimed at reducing absolute carbon emissions in line with international standards.

Other airports, including King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan, Najran Airport, Sharurah Airport, Wadi Al-Dawasir Airport and Al-Wajh Airport, attained Level 2 accreditation.

Airports at this level must set emissions-reduction targets and demonstrate measurable cuts in their carbon footprint.

The ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation program is a global framework that independently evaluates airports’ carbon management efforts across seven levels, tracking progress toward carbon neutrality.

Cluster 2 Airports said the achievements align with Saudi Arabia’s broader environmental goals, including the Saudi Civil Aviation Environmental Sustainability Program and the Saudi Green Initiative.