DFW Carbon Neutral Presentation

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Environment

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
North Texas Commission – May 31, 2017

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Vision Mission
Key Results
We provide an exceptional Airport
experience for our customers and
connect our community to the world.

Economic
Viability
Natural Resource
Conservation
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Operational
Efficiency
Social
Responsibility

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Sustainability Management Plan
Primary Focus Area

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Key Sustainability Initiatives
• Alternative Fuel Fleet
• Building Optimization
• Renewable Energy Use
• Green Building Standards
• Water Conservation
• Airport Carbon Accreditation
• Resiliency
• Partnerships

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Carbon Neutral Certification
Airport Carbon Accreditation Program

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Clean Air
Policy
Verified Carbon
Footprint
Executive
Commitment
Offset Residual
Emissions
Stakeholder
Engagement
Expanded
Carbon
Footprint
Demonstrate
Emissions
Reduction
Sustainability
Management
Plan
Carbon
Reduction Goal
1.9
kgCO2

177,000
metric tons
DFW Airport Carbon Footprint
Since 2010, DFW has achieved 38% reduction in carbon emissions on a per passenger basis as
well as 23% reduction in energy costs while total passengers increased by 17% over the same
period.
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2016
129,000
metric tons
20202010

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Achieving Neutrality
Offset prior year’s emissions for operations under the Airport’s direct control
Electricity
70%
Facilities
12%
Fleet
16%
Other
2%
Carbon Offsets
Texas Landfill and
Wastewater Treatment
Plant Methane Capture
Projects100% Renewable Energy
Texas Wind Power

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Renewable Energy Use and Energy Cost by Year

DFW Commitment to action
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• Decrease electricity use
• Decrease fuel use
Energy Reductions
• Optimize performance
• Continue to invest in energy
efficiency programs
Energy
Optimization
• Use low carbon energy sources
• Onsite/offsite renewablesLow Carbon
Energy
• Offset residual emissions
• Renewable Energy Certificates
• Certified Carbon Offsets
Offset

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Kris Russell
Environmental Program Manager
Environmental Affairs Department
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
2400 Aviation Drive
PO Drawer 619428
DFW Airport, TX 75261
T 00 1 972 973 5591
M 00 1 214 995 2449
krussell@dfwairport.com
Contact

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