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Sustainability
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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