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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Kigali International Airport has recently been honored with the prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation at the Mapping level by Airports Council International (ACI).<\/p>\n This recognition highlights the airport\u2019s dedicated efforts in addressing and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, further solidifying its commitment to combatting climate change and promoting sustainable aviation practices.<\/p>\n Airport Carbon Accreditation is a globally recognised carbon management programme specifically designed for airports. It independently assesses and acknowledges airports\u2019 initiatives in managing and mitigating their CO2 emissions. It\u2019s important to note that the programme focuses solely on airport emissions and does not include emissions from aircraft, which are significantly greater in scale.<\/p>\n An official representative from Rwanda Airports Company emphasised the significance of measuring carbon emissions by stating, \u201cIf you can\u2019t measure it, you can\u2019t manage it.\u201d This statement underscores the importance of achieving the Mapping Level in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. By accurately measuring carbon footprints, airports gain valuable insights that enable effective management and reduction of emissions.<\/p>\n The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme consists of six levels, each with specific requirements. At the Mapping Level (Level 1), airports are required to measure their carbon footprint accurately. The subsequent levels\u2014Reduction (Level 2), Optimization (Level 3), Neutrality (Level 3+), Transformation, and Transition\u2014involve different aspects of carbon footprint reduction, third-party engagement, offsetting emissions, and achieving climate goals.<\/p>\n Kigali International Airport\u2019s achievement places it among the 14 airports in Africa that have successfully mapped their carbon footprints. Additionally, it is one of the 30 active airports in Africa participating in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, Rwanda Airports Company aims to enroll other airports in Rwanda in the programme. Their long-term vision includes making all of Rwanda\u2019s airports zero carbon by 2050.<\/p>\n Source: The New Times<\/b><\/p>\n For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Heritier Bahizi Africa-Press – Rwanda. Kigali International Airport has recently been honored with the prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation at the Mapping level by Airports Council International (ACI). This recognition highlights the airport\u2019s dedicated efforts in addressing and reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, further solidifying its commitment to combatting climate change and promoting sustainable aviation practices. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":45723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,15,29,772],"tags":[760,763,758],"class_list":["post-45724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-economy","category-head-lines","category-to-homepage","tag-africa-press","tag-africa-press-rwanda","tag-rwanda"],"yoast_head":"\n