Swedavia has further consolidated its position as a global pioneer in the decarbonisation of aviation. Stockholm Arlanda and Ronneby airports have achieved level 5 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme - the highest level of certification. This means that four of Swedavia's ten airports now have this top certification, after Göteborg Landvetter and Malmö airports achieved this level in December 2023.
Swedavia plans to bring all of its remaining six airports to the highest level by 2026.
“This certification underscores Swedavia’s commitment to leading the aviation industry’s climate transition. Having four airports at Level 5 demonstrates our long-term investment in sustainable air travel. Our approach focuses on the entire airport ecosystem, involving our partners in the transition,” said Jonas Abrahamsson, Swedavia’s President and CEO.
Globally, only 18 airports have reached this level, and Swedavia accounts for four of them.
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI Europe, commended Swedavia for its achievement, stating, “Swedavia stands out as a global leader, not only committed to net zero emissions but actively working to deliver on this goal. This accomplishment showcases their dedication to addressing both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while engaging third parties to manage Scope 3 emissions as well.”
Swedavia’s focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft, and other innovative technologies are seen as critical components in aviation’s decarbonization journey.
Swedavia achieved fossil-free operations across all its airports as early as 2020, becoming the first airport operator in the world to reach this milestone. By 2025, it aims to make all ground operations conducted by third-party operators fossil-free as well, through agreements and partnerships. The company’s long-term goal aligns with the Swedish aviation industry’s roadmap, with plans for domestic flights to be fossil-free by 2030 and international flights by 2045.
Looking ahead, Swedavia aims to have three additional airports—Kiruna, Visby, and Åre Östersund—certified at Level 5 by spring 2025. This would bring them even closer to their goal of a fully certified, fossil-free airport network by 2026. Swedavia’s leadership in climate initiatives continues to set a benchmark in the global aviation industry, driving forward the transition to sustainable air travel.
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