has achieved Arar International Airport Cluster, Airports Level 4+ in the Airports Council International (ACI) Carbon Accreditation, becoming the first airport in the Kingdom to do so. This achievement reflects the airport's ongoing efforts in environmental sustainability.
Level 4+ is the highest level of accreditation, requiring airports to adopt policies and procedures aimed at reducing absolute carbon emissions, in line with best practices and international standards.
At an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) event, #AirportsClusterII for its advanced achievements in environmental sustainability.
Arar International Airport achieved Level 4+ (ACA 4+) as the first airport in the Kingdom and the second in the Middle East, in addition to five other airports being upgraded to Level 2 (ACA 2)... pic.twitter.com/CSs0SAnAsW— Cluster2 | Airports Cluster 2 (@airportsC2) May 14, 2026
Reducing emissions
has developed The airport a comprehensive carbon management plan that outlines a path for reducing emissions and the necessary implementation measures, such as supporting renewable energy projects like the construction of solar power plants, which contribute to reducing reliance on fuel.
This achievement underscores Arar International Airport's position among the leading airports in the region in the field of environmental sustainability and reflects the cluster's commitment to adopting innovative solutions to minimize environmental impacts and promote a low-carbon future, in line with the Kingdom's goals to achieve net-zero carbon by 2060.
It is worth noting that this program, issued by Airports Council International (ACI), is a globally recognized system that awards carbon management certifications. It independently assesses airports' efforts in managing and reducing emissions across seven progressive levels, reflecting each airport's progress on its journey towards net-zero carbon.
