Green Airports Recognition

The Green Airports Recognition aims to promote environmental best practices to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment and recognise airport members who have outstanding accomplishments in their environmental projects.

By participating in this initiative, airports can share their environmental projects with other airports in the region and have the chance to be recognised for their achievements. Platinum, Gold or Silver recognition will be awarded in various airport size categories. The top submissions will be captured in the Green Airports Recognition publication.

 Green Airports Recognition 2027 – Sustainable Ground Support Equipment

Marking its 11^th Eleventh year, the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Green Airports Recognition continues to drive environmental stewardship across the regions by acknowledging the notable achievements of ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East airport members in their sustainability initiatives and projects.

The GAR 2027 underscores the importance of sustainable ground support equipment (GSE) as a strategic priority for airports. Carbon emissions are increasingly driving the aviation industry's shift toward low-carbon operations worldwide, with airports in the region already recognising the need to reduce the significant share of Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions generated at the airside and landside interface. These emissions underscore the growing necessity of decarbonising conventional diesel and gasoline-powered fleets, a transition that is essential to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target and fulfill global commitments to achieve net-zero emissions. 

We encourage airports to share their best sustainable GSE practices from fleet electrification to renewable energy integration, alternative fuel infrastructure, the phase-out of conventional equipment, smart fleet management systems, maintenance improvements, staff training, and inclusive stakeholder collaboration to drive long-term decarbonisation and improve local air quality.

Eligibility

•  Applicants must be active ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s airport members
• Applicants must complete Environmental Survey 2025
• Submitted project or initiative must be completed within last five years (2022 to 2026)
   

Download Programme details and Application Form

Submission deadline: 23 December 2026

Exceptional airports meeting specific criteria will receive Platinum, Gold, or Silver recognition. The recognised airports will be invited to the award ceremony at the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Assembly and Conference tentatively scheduled on the 11-13 May 2027 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

PAST EDITIONS: 

Recognised Airports 

Green Airports Recognition 2026
The recognised Airports were honoured at the ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (RACE) 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Check out our film featuring inspiring stories from the Platinum category winners in 2024:
Hong Kong International Airport, Matan-Cebu International Airport, Kansai Airports and Queenstown Airport on their sustainable journey.