In Brazil, VINCI Airports receives another award for its environmental commitment

This event presented the actions emanating from the airports' environmental action plans, led by VINCI Airports, the operator of Salvador Bahia airport since 2017 and 7 airports in Amazonia including Rio Branco, Cruzeiro do Sul, Tefé and Porto Velho airports since 2022.

An internal environmental awareness program, partnerships with federal universities for research and with NGOs to combat animal trafficking, the adoption of efficient lighting and the automation of lighting and refrigeration systems to save electricity have all been initiated, as have measures to reduce water consumption. Waste management practices were also implemented, with the acquisition of waste collectors produced from 100% recyclable and recycled materials, as well as actions to reduce carbon emissions and manage aircraft noise.   

Five airports in the VINCI Airports network awarded

Rio Branco named Brazil's most sustainable airport

Rio Branco airport has been named the most sustainable airport in Brazil in the "up to 1 million passengers" category. This recognition illustrates VINCI Airports' ongoing efforts to promote responsible and sustainable environmental practices.

Salvador Bahia, Cruzeiro do Sul, Tefé and Porto Velho airports distinguished

In addition to Rio Branco airport, other airports in the VINCI Airports network also received awards:

• Salvador Bahia was named in the category handling more than five million passengers a year. For 4 consecutive years, Salvador Bahia airport has been designated the most sustainable in Brazil.

• Porto Velho ranked second in the category for airports handling up to one million passengers a year.

• Tefé was awarded second place in the category for airports handling up to a thousand passengers a year.

• Cruzeiro do Sul achieved third place in the same category.

These awards highlight the innovative initiatives put in place by VINCI Airports and its teams to achieve high standards of sustainability.