Hawaii’s Department of Transportation announced that Kahului Airport (OGG) and four other major state airports have achieved Level 3 status under a global carbon management program. The milestone reflects progress toward a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and full net-zero operations by 2045.
- OGG is one of five Hawaii airports to reach Level 3 under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program, a globally recognized standard.
- HDOT has set targets to cut airport-controlled emissions 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2045, in line with state law.
- Accreditation required mapping airport-wide carbon emissions, reducing them below a three-year rolling average, and engaging airlines and tenants on third-party emissions.
- Key initiatives include transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, stakeholder collaboration, and a published Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan.
- HDOT noted that achieving the 2045 goal will depend on sustained funding and leadership from both state and federal levels.
Source: Maui Now
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