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Every few weeks, we’ll present some of the ways SDIA is making a difference in the world with its innovate approaches to sustainability. Here a few for starters …

California Least Tern Endangered Species Protection Program – San Diego International Airport continues to be the most productive California least tern nesting colony in all of San Diego Bay. This year, we yielded over 144 least tern viable nests, which is the second highest total on record.

Formal Sustainability Policy – San Diego International Airport was one of the first major airports in the U.S. to adopt a formal sustainability policy. The policy was drafted by a cross-functional staff team following a series of in-depth sustainability workshops held for Airport Authority management. The airport’s Sustainability Policy as formally adopted by the Airport Authority Board on February 7, 2008.

Greenhouse gas reduction agreement – In May, 2008, the Airport Authority and the California State Attorney General’s office entered into a landmark agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at San Diego International Airport. In announcing the agreement, the Attorney general said, “Under this agreement, the San Diego airport will play a key leadership role in helping California meet its aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets. This agreement is another example of how … local government is leading the fight against global warming."

San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership – The Airport Authority is a founding member of this consortium of more than 60 of the region's business, nonprofit, government, academic and military organizations. The Partnership leads and promotes practices to support sustainable initiatives in the region. Airport Authority staff members play a key role in the Partnership’s leadership.

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