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Ports of Jersey has been recognised for its plans to reduce carbon emissions at the airport.
The organisation has received a “Level 3” accreditation through the ACI Carbon Accreditation programme, which independently assesses the efforts of airports to manage their carbon emissions through seven different stages of certification.
Ports had already achieved a "Level 1" accreditation last year for identifying emission sources within the operational boundary of the airport, and compiling an independently verified carbon-footprint report.
Matt Thomas, Ports' chief executive, explained that the latest certification related to the organisation's plan to reduce its operational carbon emissions to net zero by 2030.
He said: "The connectivity provided by the airlines using Jersey Airport is essential for the way we live our lives. It connects places, people and businesses with a speed of movement unmatched by other forms of transport. But the economic and social benefits of our connectivity cannot be at the expense of our environmental responsibilities. "We care deeply about our island and are on track to become one of the first net-zero airports in Europe by the end of 2029."
He added: "The Airport Carbon Accreditation recognises the progress we have made and the plans we have developed for the sustainable operation of the airport through a host of improvements and innovations. "As a small island, Jersey is highly dependent on transporting both freight and passengers through the Harbour and Airport, and accelerating to becoming carbon net-zero is critically important for both the aviation and maritime industries. It is a challenge we are meeting head on."
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