Aruba Airport Achieves its 3rd Consecutive Green Globe Certification
ORANJESTAD – After becoming the 1st Airport in the world to receive the Green Globe Certification in 2022, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) proudly announces that Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport) successfully achieved its 3rd consecutive year of the Green Globe Certification, reflecting its continued commitment to sustainability, occupational health and safety, and innovation.
Back in 2022, Aruba Airport achieved its 1st certification with an initial score of 78% of the total Green Globe criterion. Since then, Aruba Airport has now reached a total of 86%, highlighting a significant progress in meeting the highest certification standards. Green Globe is one of the leading certification programs for sustainable operations and management of travel and tourism worldwide and AAA is very proud to continue strengthening its sustainable efforts through these certification standards.
For 2024, AAA went through an on-site audit by an independent assurance auditor to pursue the recertification of Green Globe. This year’s audit included a total of 225 criteria focusing on Sustainable Management, Social/Economic, Cultural Heritage, and Environmental. Throughout the past year, AAA introduced creative engagement strategies to increase awareness of sustainability efforts across staff, partners, and stakeholders. Key advancements included improved carbon accounting processes, expanded conservation initiatives, and a shift toward modern technology with paperless systems that enhance efficiency while reducing resource consumption. AAA has also strengthened its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, fostering positive community impact through partnerships and wellness efforts.
Additionally, construction projects at the airport have been aligned with LEED standards to ensure sustainable development. Enhanced safety measures, such as new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installations and improved lockout systems, further demonstrate AAA’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment for travelers and staff.
By embedding sustainability into AAA’s core values and continuously improving processes, AAA reinforces its role as a leader in responsible airport operations.
