Sustainability

Sustainability is one of the company's strategic priorities. The purpose of the sustainability policy is to support sustainability at all times in all our operations. The policy is accompanied by a clear action plan with measurable goals that support the company's journey and the results it aims for.

The sustainability policy takes into account the government's environmental and climate goals, as stipulated in the ownership policy and other key priorities in sustainability. The company works with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and is a signatory to the UN Global Compact on Responsible Practices.

The sustainability policy describes the balance between the environment, society and economy and is divided into four key elements that together form a whole that supports us in being a role model in sustainability in Iceland. Employees and others who work for the company participate in the daily actions of the policy. Everyone is supported to understand their role so that policy becomes part of daily decision-making.

Responsible business

• We build a sustainable business that creates long-term value
• We work towards continuous improvements in sustainability through clear, measurable targets and communicate our progress in a transparent manner
• We practise responsible and sustainable procurement

People and community

• We strengthen sustainability across the entire airport community through the power of our team and in close cooperation with customers and key partners
• We work with local communities on sustainability, guided by wellbeing and quality of life
• We respect human rights and demonstrate social responsibility throughout our value chain

Climate and energy

• We will achieve net zero emissions in our own operations at Keflavík Airport by 2030
• We work systematically towards net zero emissions from aviation activities in Iceland by 2050
• We identify and respond to risks related to climate change

Nature and environment

• We strive to protect nature, biodiversity and ecosystems
• We use resources responsibly and work towards circular economy objectives in our operations
• We reduce negative environmental impacts from our activities, minimise pollution and focus on preventive measures

Aviation can create noise pollution and we are conscious of trying to minimize it as much as possible and inform the local community about the noise levels around Keflavík Airport.

In recent years, we have been working on mitigation measures due to the disturbance that residents in the vicinity of Keflavík Airport can be exposed to. These include the introduction of new flight procedures and changes in the use of runways, which are enforced taking into account safety and environmental factors, e.g. wind and runway conditions.

We monitored noise levels due to flight movements at Keflavík Airport all year round, and noise meters are located at four pressure points in the vicinity of the airport. In addition, a portable meter was purchased so that it can be measured in other places, e.g. if tips are received from certain areas of the town or in municipalities that are further away from the airport than Reykjanesbær. Click here to access the system and see noise level data.

In the system, residents, stakeholders and staff can monitor aircraft movements at the airport and noise measurements related to them. Disturbances due to individual flight movements can be reported through the system. Click here to report a noise complaint.

We monitor the concentration of various substances in the atmosphere. Air quality meters are located at Keflavík Airport and in its vicinity. The concentrations of nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2), which are the harmful substances of greatest concern during the airport’s operations, are measured. Measurements show that their concentrations are generally low and always below the reference limits. Air quality forecasts made for Keflavík Airport, accommodating up to 14.5 million passengers in a single year, indicate that despite this number, the concentrations of nitrogen oxides would remain below the reference limits. Real-time information from air quality meters at and around Keflavík Airport can be found on the website: www.loftgaedi.is.

We are aware of the responsibility that rests on us regarding climate issues and greenhouse gas emissions and work actively and systematically on measures to reduce our carbon footprint and use our knowledge and experience in the development of new and sustainable solutions. The methodology and calculations of the company's carbon footprint are verified by an independent third party according to the ISO 14064-3 standard

We carbon offset all direct emissions from our operations in addition to carbon offsetting other operational aspects. To do this, we use certified carbon units according to Airport Carbon Accreditation.