Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Given 2023 Going Green Award
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Recognized with 2023 Airports Going Green Award
This week, at the annual Airports Going Green Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) was awarded a 2023 Airports Going Green Honorable Mention in recognition of its project to make access to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport electric, representing outstanding achievement in pursuit of sustainability within the aviation industry.
The Airports Going Green (AGG) Conference is the industry’s leading sustainability forum, bringing together aviation sustainability leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world. Each year at the conference, award recognition is given to the projects, programs, or individuals who have demonstrated innovation and leadership in sustainability within the aviation industry.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by Airports Going Green – the aviation industry’s leading sustainability forum. With a long-term focus on sustainability, PortsToronto and Nieuport Aviation acted on the opportunity to invest in an innovative project that would significantly reduce the impact of airport operations in the surrounding community – making access to the airport electric. We are thrilled to be able to share our experience more broadly and encourage others in the industry to incorporate the wider airport ecosystem in sustainability planning.”
“Reflecting the wants and needs of our communities, Nieuport Aviation and PortsToronto are well aligned in our vision of operating a cleaner, greener, and quieter airport for Toronto, Ontario, and Canada. This recognition from Airports Going Green is testament to the fact that convenience, choice and sustainability are not mutually exclusive—quite the opposite, in fact; they’re all on offer for our valued passengers.”
Fast Facts
- The conversion of the Marilyn Bell to electric power reduces the airport’s direct emissions by approximately 530 tonnes per year.
- When operational, Billy Bishop Airport’s new electric shuttle buses are expected to cleanly and quietly transport over 500,000 passengers to and from the airport per year.
- Billy Bishop Airport’s partnership with Bullfrog Power has kept Scope 2 emissions at zero for more than a decade.
- Estimates indicate that Billy Bishop Airport’s forthcoming fleet of six electric buses will remove approximately 2,100 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere each year.
- Efforts to encourage alternative transportation to and from Billy Bishop Airport have been successful, with 41% of passengers choosing to walk, bike, take the shuttle or public transit from the airport.
- The reduction in vehicle traffic to the airport has afforded Billy Bishop Airport the opportunity to reduce the footprint of vehicle access areas, including the adjacent Bathurst Quay/Canada Malting Silos site, which is being transformed into a vibrant community space and park located right at the airport’s doorstep.
Learn more about the project here.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an award-winning gateway to Canada’s largest city, offering unmatched convenience just minutes from downtown Toronto. Serving passengers since 1939, the airport provides service to more than 20 cities across Canada and the U.S., with connections to more than 100 global destinations through its airline partners, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility opening soon.
Renowned for its accessibility, stunning skyline views and 98% passenger satisfaction rating, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport supports critical regional services, including medical travel and medevac operations through Ornge. It is also a key economic driver, supporting more than 4,000 jobs (2,000 directly associated with its operations) and generating approximately $2 billion annually for the regional economy.
Committed to sustainability, the airport is a three-time recipient of the Airports Council International–North America’s Environmental Achievement Award and is certified under Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. Nieuport Aviation is the terminal partner and operates the airport’s complimentary shuttle service to and from downtown Toronto.