Now Available: ACI World ESG Global Reporting Framework and Guidance for Airports
Montreal, 19 August – ACI World is pleased to announce the release of the ESG Global Reporting Framework and Guidance for Airports, developed with and for airports worldwide to strengthen Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting across the industry.
The Framework provides practical tools to help airport operators assess, prioritize, report, and address ESG risks and opportunities, while recognizing already existing frameworks and adapting to diverse geographies, sizes, ownership structures, and regulatory environments.
The guidance is voluntary and is not meant to impose best practices on the industry, or to replace existing industry standards, reporting frameworks, or airport industry whitepapers on airport sustainability/ESG reporting[1].
Why This Matters
Stakeholders—including investors, regulators, and communities—now expect transparent, comprehensive ESG reporting. ESG performance is increasingly linked to financial resilience and long-term value.
Airports play a critical role in advancing global sustainability goals, particularly in climate action and social responsibility. Strong ESG reporting supports this leadership and enhances access to sustainable and green financing.
The Framework was developed referencing, but not limited to, global standards such as Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and regional policy frameworks such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). We encourage airports to stay informed of regulatory developments on this topic.
What’s Included
- Topics and sub-topics across three pillars: Environment, Social, and Governance
- Clear metrics, definitions, and reporting scope for each topic
- Guidance to support policy development and performance tracking over time
Join Us in Advancing ESG Excellence
We encourage airport members to make use of the ESG Framework in accordance with their needs. A virtual on-boarding session will take place on 27 August from 9:00–10:00 AM ET to present the Framework and help airports maximize reporting effectiveness.
Together, we can drive progress and reinforce the airport industry’s global sustainability leadership.
For questions or support, contact:
ACI World – Industry Affairs and Sustainability
📧 ias@aci.aero
[1] In particular, North American airports should refer primarily to ACI North America’s Environment, Social and Governance White Paper: An Introduction to Performance and Risk Management Metrics for North American Airports
About ACI
Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world’s airports, is a federated organization comprising ACI World , ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America and the Caribbean and ACI North America. In representing the best interests of airports during key phases of policy development, ACI makes a significant contribution toward ensuring a global air transport system that is safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. As of January 2025, ACI serves 830 members, operating 2,181 airports in 170 countries.