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Corporate Sustainability
Creating value for today, while protecting our tomorrow.
Sustainability
At ADG, our vision is to lead in corporate sustainability by taking decisive actions today to protect our future.
Not only is sustainability good for the environment and the communities we work across, it also represents good business.
Sustainability is incorporated across our business operations, our team members, our community and our environment.
Sustainability
Sustainability Data
CARBON FOOTPRINT (FY24)
9,586
tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emitted in FY24 (scope 1 & 2)
2030
net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by the year 2030
EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET
1,469
people registered in the Working on Airport induction system
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (FY24)
16.2GWh
equivalent to powering approximately 1,905 average-sized NT households for one year
ENERGY CONSUMPTION (FY24)
10.2GWh
of energy generated from our ground-mounted and rooftop solar arrays
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION (FY24)
1,984
Take 5 risk assessments undertaken by staff and contractors to identify potential hazards
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (FY24)
Sustainability
Energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions
ADG’s significant investment in solar energy has welcomed another year of substantial renewable energy generation from rooftop and ground-based solar farms across all three airports. In 2023-24, 10.2GWh of renewable energy was generated on site by our solar infrastructure.
ADG assesses its carbon footprint in-line with the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, of which Darwin International Airport is accredited at Level 3. In 2023-24, ADG’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 9,586 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).
Sustainability
Climate change
As part of climate change mitigation efforts, Airport Development Group continues to invest in renewable energy generation. Since 2021, an additional 3MW of rooftop solar has been installed at Darwin International Airport, bringing the total capacity to 7.75MW (AC). These initiatives ensure we remain on track to achieve our emissions reduction target of net zero scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
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This year we also focused on resource use and energy efficiency, investing $7.5 million to construct a new state-of-the-art cooling tower for the Darwin International Airport terminal. The new infrastructure is significantly quieter and over 40% more energy efficient than the previous system. The anticipated energy savings are expected to reduce ADG's annual carbon emissions by approximately 950 tonnes.
We understand the importance of balancing development with maintaining and enhancing environmental values. Adopting sustainable design, construction, and operational principles are necessary to respond to future growth while effectively managing climate-related risks.
Sustainability
Water
Water for the three Northern Territory airports is supplied 100% by the Power and Water Corporation, sourced from surface water catchments in Darwin, and groundwater in both Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
In 2023-24, our airports (including the Darwin Airport Resort) collectively used 232 megalitres (ML) of water, the equivalent of approximately 93 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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A significant amount of water is used across our airports to support passengers, daily operations, construction activities and airport gardens. Water is also distributed to airport tenants under sub-metering arrangements.
ADG implements a rigorous water quality monitoring program, covering surface water, groundwater, potable water and trade waste, to ensure water quality remains high and regulatory compliance is achieved across the business.
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Waste management and resource recovery
ADG measures all terminal waste generated by passengers, tenants and airside operators. Non-terminal waste from airport maintenance sheds, airport management centres, public areas and pre-cyclone clean ups for tenants is also accounted for across the Darwin lease area.
This year ADG had a focus on reusing stockpiled soil and fill for new developments, rather than importing new material from local quarries. The reuse of these materials requires stringent environmental testing, excavation and stockpiling processes to ensure materials are suitable for reuse.
In 2023-24, 377 tonnes of waste was generated by all terminal users (tenants and passengers) and other airport operations across the three airports. Of this amount, 47 tonnes, or 12.5%, was diverted from landfill and recycled.
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