Environment

Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) has a clear vision to develop Parafield Airport as a nationally recognised Class D Airport of Excellence with a partnership approach to business thereby helping to generate prosperity for the communities of South Australia. Parafield Airport is also a major component of Australia’s aviation training infrastructure.

We strive to deliver high quality facilities and services that are regarded as best in class, safe, secure and sustainable. As such Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) is committed to managing and developing Adelaide and Parafield Airports in a sustainable manner.

Our philosophy is to act in accordance with sustainable business principles and practices. In doing so we recognise that conducting business in a way that is environmentally, socially and economically responsible can enhance the success of our organisation. We believe that in choosing this path we can improve outcomes for our business, our stakeholders and the wider community for generations to come.

Parafield Airport has an internationally recognised carbon program. In 2013, Adelaide and Parafield Airports became the first airports in Australasia to receive Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation under the independently assessed global program run by Airports Council International (ACI). Accreditation to Level 3 was obtained in 2017, in recognition of Parafield Airport’s success in reducing carbon emissions.

We are not only concerned with those activities under our direct control but of all airport users and seek to influence change through collaboration and negotiation with key stakeholders and awareness and education.

Parafield Airports Sustainability Policy, Environment Statement and Low Carbon Statement form the foundation for its Environment Strategy, the overarching document driving environmental management at Parafield Airport.