LAWA adopted two Sustainable Design and Construction Policies on September 7, 2017: 1) A policy that requires new building construction and renovation projects at LAX and VNY airports be designed to achieve the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification or higher and 2) A new set of requirements that apply sustainability measures to airport-related construction/non-building projects.
Sustainability at LAWA
Sustainability Mission Statement
As the international gateway in our region, Los Angeles World Airports is committed to setting the global airport standard for customer satisfaction and security, regional economic leadership and organizational performance. Building on our core values, we will engage our employees, tenants, customers, and communities in an effort to continually improve our environmental, economic and social performance.
Please let us know your thoughts and ideas about how we can improve LAWA’s sustainability performance.
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
I am pleased to share with you this year’s Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) 2020 Sustainability Report for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). The Report was developed by our exceptional Environmental Programs Division and summarizes our continued efforts to advance sustainability...
Sustainability 2020 Report
LEED Certification Starter Kit
The LEED Certification Starter Kit serves as a document to streamline the LEED certification process for LAWA new construction projects that are required to achieve LEED Silver or better.
LAWA EV Purchasing Policy
LAWA adopted its first electric vehicle purchasing policy (EVPP) on June 15, 2017. The EVPP will improve air quality in and around LAX and VNY as LAWA gradually increases the percentage of all-electric vehicle purchases to 100 percent by 2035.
LAX Food Donation Policy
The LAX Food Donation Policy requires all LAX businesses that sell or provide food to participate in a food donation program.
LAWA Single-use Plastic Water Bottle Phase-out Policy
Effective June 30, 2023, single-use plastic water bottles cannot be sold or distributed at LAX or VNY. Acceptable materials are aluminum, glass or certified compostable plastic. This policy aims to reduce plastic waste generated at LAWA facilities.
Mayor’s Sustainable City pLAn
On April 8, 2015, Mayor Eric Garcetti released L.A.’s first-ever Sustainable City pLAn. The pLAn is a roadmap to achieve back to basics short-term results while setting the path to strengthen and transform our City in the decades to come. In 2019, the Mayor launched Los Angeles' Green New Deal, an ambitious update to the 2015 Sustainable City pLAn.
Message from the CEO
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS - LAWA
I am pleased to share with you this year’s Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) 2020 Sustainability Report for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). The Report was developed by our exceptional Environmental Programs Division and summarizes our continued efforts to advance sustainability throughout LAWA’s business activities, properties, facilities, and communities.
There is no doubt that 2020 was an unprecedented year for the aviation industry, LAWA included. We experienced significant decreases in operations and passenger levels due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions, and compliance with the Los Angeles Safer-at-Home Order. The COVID-19 pandemic caused atypical results for many of our sustainability performance measures, including energy and water use per passenger, as well as waste diversion and recycling. Despite these impacts, LAWA continues to prioritize sustainability efforts and achieve sustainability targets identified in the 2019 Sustainability Action Plan (SAP).
In addition to the successful completion and ongoing
efforts to achieve SAP goals and targets, some key
highlights of LAWA’s sustainability performance in 2020
include:
›› Adopted Mobility Strategic Plan;
›› Implemented the LAX “Fly Quieter”
Program (SAP Goal Completed January 2020);
›› Launched web-based noise portals for
LAX and VNY (SAP Goal Completed August 2020);
›› Achieved Airport Council International
Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3 for LAX and VNY;
With COVID-19 impacting operations and passenger levels
at both LAX and VNY, LAWA implemented several innovative
new technologies and strategies to help our passengers
and employees feel safe in our facilities. These efforts
are described further in this Report; however, examples
of these efforts include:
›› Launched COVID-19 Recovery Task Force;
›› Launched LAWA’s Travel Safely Website;
›› Installed hand sanitizers in public
stations;
›› Installed new touchless faucets;
›› Provided free face covers to travelers;
›› Installed UV light air cleaning
systems;
›› Developed rigorous cleaning protocols;
›› Utilized Travel Safely Ambassadors;
›› Deployed thermal cameras for health
screening;
›› Developed a mobile application for food
and beverage orders;
›› Installed acrylic barriers at airline
desks;
›› Hosted on-site COVID-19 testing;
LAWA’s success is attributed to the dedication and hard work of our employees and tenants, as well as our partnerships and support from local agencies, organizations, and business partners. I am grateful to work with such positive and forward-thinking individuals that are dedicated to progressing sustainability at LAWA. We appreciate the passengers’ and local communities’ patience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As we continue to work through unexpected challenges, we are looking ahead with the hope to return to “normal” operations. We will continue to focus on the future of LAWA and our ongoing efforts to be a sustainability leader in the aviation industry.
THANK YOU
