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It takes a long-term, sustained commitment from the entire businesses to be able to achieve an ACA Level of 4+ which focuses on long-term emissions reductions and alignment with global climate goals.

Andrew Warrender, Interim CEO

Setting a new benchmark in Australian aviation sustainability, Newcastle Airport has become the first airport in Australia to achieve an Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) of 4+ Transition, placing it in the top 12 per cent of airports worldwide.

Newcastle Airport is leading the way globally; it’s important that airports can also contribute to Net Zero targets in the aviation industry through our provision of green infrastructure, whilst airlines focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Hydrogen jet technology.

We are committed to being the Green Gateway to NSW, and contributing to our region's efforts in renewable innovation and move towards transforming the Hunter Region into a leading hub for clean energy production, storage, and export via the Hydrogen Hub in Newcastle and the Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct.

Newcastle Airport Chair Jude Munro AO said reaching ACA 4+ Transition represents years of strategic commitment to transforming the region’s aviation landscape. “ACA 4+ Transition is more than an accreditation – it's a great result for the region declaring our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and placing us in the forefront of global efforts in this space,” Ms Munro said. “We're leading the region as climate champions and pioneering a sustainable blueprint for Australia's aviation future.”

With sustainability at the core of business operations and infrastructure development, Newcastle Airport achieved Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024 - six years ahead of its 2030 target. This achievement was key to Newcastle Airport reaching ACA 4+ Transition and included:

  • Ensuring all energy requirements are met entirely through renewable sources via a partnership with an Australian renewable energy retailer.
  • Working with Tasman Environmental Markets to offset all residual Scope 1 and Corporate Travel emissions by investing in native bushland regeneration projects in NSW.

Other sustainability achievements include:

  • The conversion of existing loan funding to one linked to specific sustainability actions and outcomes, via a $235 million CommBank Green Sustainability Linked Loan.
  • Newcastle Airport’s Astra Aerolab buildings targeting ‘5-Star Green-Star’ rating or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating accreditations. 
  • Building a new premium covered carpark roof with the supporting 1236 solar panels, designed to fulfill a major proportion of the airport’s energy needs.

Our employees are crucial to the delivery of a seamless passenger experience and the overall success of our airport. We take time to invest in our people, developing trusted relationships to ensure all employees always act with integrity, are accountable for their actions and are driven to achieving the best results for our region. We aim to do things a little differently from other airports and are proud to serve our passengers with professionalism and a genuine passion for exceptional customer service.

 

We support local businesses and charitable endeavours wherever we can. Our approach to community engagement focuses on four main pillars - community, sport, business and tourism. 

We are passionate about the Hunter Region, and we actively seek opportunities to contribute to its long-term growth and prosperity. Our mission is to be the airport the region deserves, and we have a bold vision for our region. We take active steps to bring our local community together. The airport’s annual Leadership Forum connects our business and community leaders, enabling discussion on how to shape the region’s future.  

We work closely with the local indigenous community; whose history stretches back more than 50,000 years. We respect the traditional lands of the Worimi people and involve local elders in all levels of our business activities. Newcastle Airport, Astra Aerolab and adjoining RAAF Base Williamtown all sit on the traditional lands of the Worimi people. We acknowledge and celebrate their culture and historical links to the land.

Newcastle Airport is jointly owned by Port Stephens Council and the City of Newcastle.

We comply with all relevant ASX principles and provide our shareholders with timely and equal access to information related to the company. Our Code of Conduct is designed to assist in making ethical business decisions and applies to all Board Members, Executive Managers, Employees and Volunteers.

We are well positioned to implement a robust sustainability framework tailored to the needs of the Airport, our customers and our local community.

Newcastle Airport is developing a Sustainability Strategy that will allow us to align to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Global Reporting Initiative Standards. We’re committed to developing measurable and achievable sustainability goals that reflect our ongoing commitment to meeting our region’s environmental, social and economic challenges.

Our Sustainability Strategy will be integrated into the goals and milestones set within Newcastle Airport’s 2036 Master Plan, ensuring a clear focus on sustainability.

We encourage you to read our Environment and Sustainability policy, and please contact us for any further information.

The safety, health and wellbeing of all our employees, volunteers, tenants, contractors and customers is paramount to our success as an airport.

We have a ‘zero harm’ safety culture, with a goal to achieving ‘zero’ incidents, injuries and illnesses.

Our airport is committed to providing the highest possible safety standards for employees, airport visitors and the community we operate in. We have robust risk management strategies in place to prevent safety related incidents and control identified hazards.

We are equally focussed on creating a mentally healthy workplace, a core focus of our Health & Wellbeing program. Newcastle Airport are a proud ambassador for Mentally Healthy Workplaces for Safework NSW and provide a range of services and initiatives to support our employees.

For access to any airport safety related information, please contact us, visit our administration office, or alternatively read our Work Health & Safety policy.

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