Cleaner, Greener, Quieter
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Releases 2023 ESG Report
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport today released its 2023 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which measures the airport’s efforts to be cleaner, greener and quieter and progress toward its vision to be the global leader for how a modern airport operates in an urban environment.
This seventh annual report reflects improved data collection and disclosures, and details performance on topics that our key stakeholders have deemed to be most important to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. It features a full-length technical report and interactive cover report with video elements and highlights.
Airports play a critical role in building cities that thrive. They connect people, ideas, goods and services, providing communities with vital links for their economic, physical and mental wellbeing. PortsToronto has owned and operated Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport since 1939 – that’s 85 years of serving Toronto and serving passengers. Our location on Toronto’s waterfront placed sustainability at the front and center of our organization long before we formalized our ESG efforts in 2023. A commitment to sustainable operations and responsible governance is at the core of our mission at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Along with our partner Nieuport Aviation, PortsToronto is invested in operating a cleaner, greener and quieter airport that will continue to serve passengers and its community for the next 85 years.
Over and above our geographic location in the heart of Toronto, YTZ is making great strides in becoming a part of the fabric of our community. This starts with our collective commitment to environmental sustainability—a priority we share with other stakeholders. It extends to our support of over 30 community organizations and charities, our commitment to reflecting the city’s diversity through art, and our focus on our employees, the heart and soul of our airport. While we’ve come a long way towards being a leader in the aviation industry across these areas of focus, Nieuport Aviation, PortsToronto and other partners at the airport recognize that we have more to do. This report is not only a record of where we are collectively, but it also signals our commitment to continuous improvement for the benefit of travellers, the community and airport employees.
Environmental Stewardship
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is powered by clean, renewable electricity through Bullfrog Power.
- Since 2010, PortsToronto has avoided 20,231 tonnes of CO2.
- That’s equivalent to:
- 4,500+ cars taken off the road for one year.
- 9,825 hectares of forests grown for a year.
- 766,000+ light bulbs switched to LEDs.
- 505 tonnes of CO2 emissions offset by converting the waste generated at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to energy.
- First airport in North America to transition to PFAS-free foam in firefighting operations.
- Forthcoming electric shuttle buses to reduce CO2 emissions associated with current diesel-powered buses.
Social Responsibility
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport invested more than $360,000 in our communities in 2023, and has contributed $23 million in community investment and environmental initiatives since 2009.
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport generates over $2.1 billion in total annual economic output and supports 4,450 jobs.
- 2,674 medevac flights operated in 2023 from the Ornge Air Ambulance base at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in 2023.
- 18% decrease in overall noise complaints in 2023, despite increase in commercial activity over 2022.
Excellence
- Awarded an Airports Going Green Awards Honourable Mention in recognition of project to electrify access to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport – including Canada’s first zero-emission ferry and forthcoming electric shuttle buses.
- 85% of Torontonians agree that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport plays a central role in business, health care and job creation for the city.
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport named one of the world’s best airports by Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023.
To read the 2023 Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ESG report, click here.
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.