Create and follow a sustainable vision/mission statement.

Developing a sustainability mission/vision statement should be a useful exercise that demonstrates the benefits of sustainability to stakeholders, airport leadership, employees, and the public. The mission/vision statement should focuses on local priorities and airport-specific interests, not generic or wordy sustainability verbiage.

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Practice Information

Capital Cost:	Low Cost ($5,000 – $100,000 US)
O&M Cost:	Moderate (>$50,000 – $100,000 US)
Payback Period:	Immediate (0 – 2 years)
Staffing Requirements:	Negligible (<10 hours per month)
Reportability of Metrics:	Qualitative metric
Maturity of Practice:	Proven at multiple airports
Energy Reduction:	No effect on energy consumption
Environmental Benefits:	Low environmental benefit
Social Benefits:	Moderate social benefit

Airport Characteristics

Climate
Primarily Hot Primarily Cold Mixed Hot and Cold
Airport Type(s)
Scheduled Passenger Service General Aviation Cargo Military

Categories

Energy & Climate
Terminal Building Energy Use Overall Airport Energy Use Renewable Energy Use Terminal Building Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Overall Airport Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Other Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Climate Change Adaptation

Ground Transportation
Fleet Vehicle Fuel Economy Airside Equipment Fuel Use Alternative Vehicle Fuels Alternative Passenger Transportation Alternative Employee Commute

Economic Performance
Socially Responsible Financial Investment Airport Financial Viability Risk Management Regional Economic Contributions

Design & Materials
Sustainable Design & Operation Material Selection Construction Waste Diversion Construction Impacts Mitigation Sustainable Site Selection Local Sourcing Recycled & Bio-based Content Low-Toxicity Materials Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Engagement & Leadership
Airport-Wide Stakeholder Engagement Public Outreach Community Stewardship Integrated Sustainability Management Airport User Engagement & Outreach Tenant & Vendor Sustainability

Water & Waste
Potable Water Conservation Waste Reduction Waste Diversion

Natural Resources
Landscape & Grounds Wildlife & Habitat Protection Pervious Surface Airside Stormwater Quality Wildlife Hazard Management Heat Island Reduction

Human Well-Being
Airport Noise Compatibility Workplace Air Quality Light Pollution Chemicals & Hazardous Materials Passenger Experience Employee Development Labor Relations Diversity & Equal Opportunity Occupational Health & Safety Universal Design

Case Studies

April, 2009

Northeast Florida Regional Airport (SGJ), Saint Augustine, Florida

The NFRA developed a sustainability vision statement as part of their Sustainable Management Plan that was sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Sustainable Master Plan Pilot Program. The statement is as follows: “Maintain and enhance Northeast Florida Regional Airport as a vibrant asset that serves the needs of Northeast Florida residents and businesses, promotes economic growth in the region, and operates in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner that conserves natural resources and protects the environment.” The statement is specific to the airport and considers a holistic approach to integrating social, environmental, and financial factors into decision-making, yet avoids wordy sustainability language. Development of the vision statement included vision casting and participation amongst various departments, stakeholders, and employees.

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Related Links

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Stewart International Airport Environmental Sustainability Plan

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Airport Planning and Programming, National Planning and Environmental Division, Report on the Sustainable Master Plan Pilot Program and Lessons Learned, APP-400, Page 4

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• Case Study added by Kristin L. on 21-Sep-2015