2-Sustainability Master Plan (SMP).pdf

April 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

MASTER PLAN

Department of Aviation

AVI-PUB-004.ENV Revision 1 6/3/2025

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PURPOSE

Commitment Strategic Alignment

PLAN ORGANIZATION

Connection with Other Programs

FOCUS AREAS

Air Quality and Climate Energy Materials Water Ecosystems Future Development

IMPLEMENTATION

Roles and Responsibilities Objectives and Targets Action Plan Monitoring Reporting Communications, Training and Awareness Auditing Management Review

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This Sustainability Master Plan is possible due to the dedication and insight of Department of Aviation staff, our business partners and our fellow departments at the City of Dallas. We thank you for your time and active engagement in this collaborative process via individual interviews, working group sessions and thoughtful reviews. We truly value your commitment to the future of Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, the Dallas Central Business District Heliport/Vertiport, the City of Dallas and the region. Together, we have developed a strategic and forward-thinking plan to serve as a roadmap for our sustainability efforts.

ACA

Airport Carbon Accreditation

DOA

Department of Aviation

EMR

Environmental Management Representative

EONS

Economic vitality, operational efficiency, natural resource stewardship and social responsibility

ACI

Airports Council International

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

EMS

Environmental Management System

ISO

International Organization for Standardization

TAMP

Terminal Area Master Plan

CECAP

Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan

List of Acronyms

Sustainability Master Plan

DIRECTOR’S

MESSAGE

The Department of Aviation (DOA) is uniquely located in the vibrant, growing Dallas Community. Looking to the future, intentionally selected strategies that continue to provide a safe, efficient and welcoming travel experience will support our local economy and foster positive relationships.

With one of the busiest medium hub airports in the United States, we are keenly aware of our role and responsibility to our Dallas Community. Lasting resilience to ever-changing conditions, including variable economic conditions and climate hazards, requires a long-term approach. That is why we are focused on our greatest strength - our workforce – to continually improve the future of air travel, prioritize safety, advance sustainability and address capital needs.

This Sustainability Master Plan, developed to provide the overarching vision and framework for ongoing DOA activities, addresses economic vitality, operational efficiency, natural resource stewardship and social responsibility in a single document. As the DOA evolves, we embrace technology integration to provide solutions and contribute to an elevated customer experience.

We welcome you to experience the DOA with us. Driven by innovation and sustainability, we are on our way to creating a sustainable airport system that is the heart of our Dallas Community.

Sincerely, Patrick Carreno Director of Aviation

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Aviation is committed to advancing sustainability at Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport and the Dallas Central Business District Heliport/Vertiport, guided by our vision to be a sustainable airport system that is the heart of our Dallas community.

The Department of Aviation not only supports local and regional travel, but stands as an economic driver for the area, creating jobs, supporting business for surrounding industries and connecting our regional community to global markets. With a workforce of over 300 employees, the Department of Aviation’s activities contribute over $5.6 billion to the regional economy and account for more than 28,000 local jobs annually.

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FOCUS

AREAS

MATERIALS WATER ECOSYSTEMS FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT

AIR QUALITY

AND CLIMATE

ENERGY

Centrally located within seven miles of downtown Dallas, Dallas Love Field Airport is the busiest medium-hub airport in the United States, serving over 17.5 million passengers in 2023.

Dallas Executive Airport, with over 92,000 aircraft operations annually, is a vibrant community gateway for Southern Dallas while the Convention Center adjacent Heliport/Vertiport serves the Dallas Central Business District as the world’s largest urban elevated heliport/vertiport.1

This level of impact brings responsibility to Department of Aviation to manage resources efficiently and thoughtfully.

For years, we have championed environmental stewardship, and through the formalization of our sustainability program by developing this Sustainability Master Plan (hereafter, this plan), we aim to strengthen and expand these efforts.

This formalization is closely aligned with our Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP), ensuring that sustainability remains a fundamental aspect of our airport operations and future development.

1 Department of Aviation - Annual Report

This plan emphasizes our alignment with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification, underscoring our commitment to continuously improving our environmental and long-term sustainable performance. Specifically, by addressing the specific needs of Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, and the Heliport/Vertiport, this comprehensive plan will guide our sustainability journey, fostering a resilient and environmentally responsible airport system that supports the economic and social vitality of the Dallas community.

By design, this plan is the overarching document to inform and track progress of Department of Aviation related sustainable, resilient and environmental activities. Our approach is organized into six focus areas–air quality and climate, energy, materials, water, ecosystems and future development–that each have goals, actions, an implementation strategy and predefined metrics for communicating progress. Regular review and updating of this plan to respond to, and prepare for, changing operating conditions, technology availability and organizational priorities are anticipated.

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Sustainability Master Plan https://dallascityhall.com/departments/aviation/DCH Document/DAS 2023 Annual Report.pdf

SECTION 1

Purpose

PURPOSE

2 Department of Aviation - Commitment Statement

The Department of Aviation is committed to sustainable development and operations.2 This plan was developed to connect ongoing environmental management activities, operational and facility investments and community engagement and partnership to cohesively achieve a sustainable airport system.

Organized and prioritized within this plan, a process for effective management, including planning, implementing, monitoring, reporting and updating identified activities is set.

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COMMITMENT

The Department of Aviation, with its clear vision, aims to be a sustainable airport system that is the heart of our Dallas community. To achieve this, the Department of Aviation is committed to encouraging meaningful partnerships that promote the growth of our local economy while maintaining a keen focus on reducing our environmental footprint.

In alignment with the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) definition of sustainability to address economic vitality, operational efficiency, natural resource stewardship and social responsibility (EONS),3 the Department of Aviation is documenting this commitment. We understand that through integration with our Dallas community, we will cultivate an interconnected airport system driven by innovation and sustainability.

3 Federal Aviation Administration - Airport Sustainability

MISSION

Through integration with our Dallas community, we will cultivate an interconnected airport system driven by innovation and sustainability.

ECONOMIC VITALITY

Engage in investment that attracts and retains business partners and promotes organizational financial security with opportunities for enhancement.

NATURAL RESOURCE

STEWARDSHIP

Protect natural resources and avoid negative environmental impacts.

OPERATIONAL

EFFICIENCY

Utilize design and operational techniques that optimize resource use.

SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITY

Support the local and regional community and promote a healthy, empowered and engaged workforce.

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O

N

S SUSTAINABILITY

VISION

A sustainable airport system that is the heart of our Dallas community.

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Sustainability Master Plan | Purpose https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/sustainability

DALLAS GENERATES AND

USES RENEWABLE, RELIABLE,

AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY.

Maintain a high degree of reliability during extreme weather events.

Encourage investment in, and greater use of, renewable energy.

Ensure affordable access to renewable electricity.

8 GOALS AND CORRESPONDING OBJECTIVES:

DALLAS’ COMMUNITIES

HAVE ACCESS TO

SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.

Shift the surface transportation system to move people and goods in fuel-efficient vehicles.

Reduce trips where people drive alone.

Synergize jobs and housing with transportation infrastructure to increase access to walking and biking options, and public transit.

Ensure that walking, biking, public transit, vehicular transportation infrastructure is reliable and safe under all weather conditions.

ALL DALLAS’ COMMUNITIES

HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY,

LOCAL FOOD.

Build organizational capacity and partnerships around an urban agriculture network.

Improve food access in neighborhoods with low food access.

Reduce food miles by encouraging local food production and consumption.

Prepare the food system to be more resilient to extreme weather events.

Prevent food waste through food donations, recovery, diversion and composting.

DALLAS IS A ZERO

WASTE COMMUNITY.

Create opportunities to go beyond recycling and choose to refuse, reduce, reuse and repair.

Operate a clean, green and efficient waste system.

Generate energy from organics.

ALL DALLAS’ COMMUNITIES

BREATHE CLEAN AIR.

Take a comprehensive approach to addressing air quality at the neighborhood level.

Increase energy efficiency of existing buildings or facilities.

Reduce trips where people drive alone.

Synergize jobs and housing with transportation infrastructure to increase access to walking and biking options, and public transit.

Increase, enhance and maintain healthy forests, parks, and green spaces, that improve air quality.

Operate a clean, green and efficient waste system.

DALLAS PROTECTS AND

ENHANCES ITS ECOSYSTEMS,

TREES AND GREEN SPACES

THAT IN TURN IMPROVE

PUBLIC HEALTH.

Leverage green spaces to provide climate adaptation benefits .

Increase, enhance and maintain healthy forests, parks, and green spaces.

Integrate nature-based solutions into the public realm as a public health strategy.

DALLAS’ BUILDINGS ARE

ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND

CLIMATE RESILIENT.

Increase energy efficiency of existing buildings or facilities.

Ensure that new buildings are constructed sustainably and are carbon neutral.

Increase climate resilience for new and existing buildings through structural and operational improvements.

DALLAS PROTECTS ITS

WATER RESOURCES AND

ITS COMMUNITIES FROM

FLOODING AND DROUGHT.

Conserve and protect our water resources through community stewardship, educational programs and best management practices.

Protect neighborhoods from flooding and prepare them for droughts.

Be a regional leader in water resilience by leveraging innovative approaches, strategies and technologies.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

THE CHALLENGES:

Extreme heat and more frequent and severe storms Dallas is already experiencing the impacts of climate change— from droughts and heatwaves to more frequent floods. By 2050, Dallas is likely to suffer 30 to 60 more days with temperatures over 100°F. Of all U.S. states, Texas is estimated to have the highest increase in electricity demand by mid-century; heat-related labor productivity will decline across all sectors in Texas and will likely cost the economy up to $12.5 billion statewide each year, with a 1-in- 20 likelihood of costing more than $19.6 billion annually.

Everyone will be affected but not everyone will be affected equally Vulnerable populations are most at risk to the impacts of climate change due to existing social, economic and environmental barriers. Low income households are more likely to live in poor quality homes and less able to afford repairs and improvements after weather-related damage.

Children and the elderly are at greater risk of illness during heatwaves because they are less able to regulate their body temperatures and are more sensitive to air quality excursions.

Extreme heat can cause or aggravate negative health impacts including respiratory and cardiovascular disease, mental health challenges and loss of life.

Based on the Dallas’ 2015 Dallas’ greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, 64% of emissions come from the buildings and energy sectors and 35% from the transportation sector To avoid the worst impacts, communities across the planet need to limit the increase in global temperatures to below 1.5°C. To achieve this, the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) recommends reducing GHG to net zero by 2050. In meeting this target, The City, residents and businesses will need to work together to focus on addressing emissions from these three sectors.

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STRATEGIC

ALIGNMENT

Aligning aviation activities with City, airport industry and international organizational sustainability priorities is important. As an interconnected airport system, the impacts of airport municipal operations extend beyond our physical property boundary.

Identifying where there is alignment between the goals and priorities of partner organizations and contributions the Department of Aviation can make towards those priorities enhances our efficacy. As such, the Department of Aviation developed this plan to align with the goals and priorities of the City and partner organizations.

The City adopted an Environmental Policy4 highlighting the commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. In support, Dallas City Council approved the Dallas Climate Resolution in January 2019 culminating in the development of the city-wide Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP).5 The CECAP aims to promote sustainability throughout the City, mitigate climate change impacts by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resiliency to extreme weather events. The goals of this plan align with CECAP priorities and goals.

Sustainability definitions within the aviation industry, as defined by ACI-NA and the FAA, are referenced within this plan. ACI-NA defines sustainability using the EONS framework. The FAA encourages airports to pursue sustainability by reducing the impact of their operations on the environment, working to maintain economic growth, and connecting with their community while ensuring social progress that aligns with community needs.

Recognizing that sustainability is addressed at a local scale with collective impacts realized at a global scale, aligning with the international goals that holistically advance operational efficiency, environmental protection and community development are integrated into this plan. Consistent with ACI-World6 guidance and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals7, which acknowledge that economic development must be advanced along with strategies that improve quality of living while protecting the environment, this plan supports promoting responsible environmental management, fostering economic development and enhancing social well-being.

4 City of Dallas - Environmental Policy 5 City of Dallas - Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan 6 Airports Council International (ACI) World - About 7 United Nations - Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainability Master Plan | Purpose

AVI-PUB-004.ENV Revision 1 6/3/2025 https://dallascityhall.com/departments/OEQ/DCH Documents/environmental-policy.pdf https://www.dallasclimateaction.com/_files/ugd/349b65_e4f9a262cebf41258fd4343d9af0504f.pdf https://aci.aero/about-aci/ https://sdgs.un.org/goals

SECTION 2

PLAN

ORGANIZATION

FOCUS AREAS

The focus area section contains the aspirations and plans for integrating sustainability into the Department of Aviation, by category.

PLAN

ORGANIZATION

This plan informs our future sustainability related activities and establishes a structure to support continuous improvement. To achieve alignment with the structure of our EMS, our selected comprehensive implementation approach, this plan’s sections are organized as follows.

IMPLEMENTATION

The implementation section provides the detailed approach for the Department of Aviation to prioritize and carry out this plan.

BASELINE

For each focus area, baseline data are presented from the 2015 calendar year as well as more recently for 2023, to establish a retrospective analysis on where we’ve come from and serve as a launching point for monitoring performance into the future.

GOALS

Informed by the baseline data, peer airport and industry trends, as well as the ambition of Department of Aviation management, long-term goals were established.

KEY ACTIONS

Actions have been established to achieve the long-term goals.

This plan contains a summary of the key actions, and the full action list is contained within Appendix A. Each action is formatted to identify the strategy, responsible division and associated target date.

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Sustainability Master Plan | Plan Organization

CONNECTION

WITH OTHER

PROGRAMS

The Department of Aviation is a dynamic, highly regulated, public-facing organization. Airport regulating entities such as the FAA and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, each have program specific requirements with reporting parameters to maintain operational compliance. In addition, the Department of Aviation has self-selected programs with annual performance measures and reporting. The figure below illustrates the interrelationship of the various program plans and the intent of the Sustainability Master Plan to serve as the overarching document to inform and track progress of Department of Aviation related sustainable, resilient, environmental and community engagement activities.

Emergency Response Plan

Safety Management

Plan

STRATEGIC PLAN

Capital Plan Terminal Area Master Plan

Wildlife Management

Plan

Voluntary Noise

Management Program

Carbon Management

Plan

Good Neighbor Program

Waste Management

Plan

Pollution Prevention

& Response PlansSUSTAINABILITY

MASTER PLAN

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Sustainability Master Plan | Plan Organization

SECTION 3

Focus areas were identified for this plan to address the primary principles of the FAA’s EONS sustainability approach, considering the operations and activities the Department of Aviation has the ability to control, guide or influence and the largest opportunities for continued improvement.

Woven throughout each of the six focus areas is an integral connection to the Dallas community. Driven by the vision for this plan, collaboration with the community is critical to our success.

Such integration allows us to reduce our environmental impact, support our local economy and foster positive relationships.

Our aim is to operate not just as an airport system, but as a responsible neighbor committed to sustainable development and community wellbeing.

BEING A GOOD

NEIGHBOR

Being part of the urban Dallas community, opportunities to share updates on airport activities with residents and interested community members has been formally organized via the Good Neighbor Program, since 2012. The program captures feedback that informs development activities on the Department of Aviation-owned property focusing on urban design, beautification, job creation, recreational activities, noise management and more. Quarterly outreach events create regular venues for sharing updates and listening to community input.

Focus Areas air quality and climate, energy, materials, water, ecosystems, and future development

MATERIALS WATER

ECOSYSTEMS FUTURE

DEVELOPMENT

AIR QUALITY

AND CLIMATE

ENERGY

COMMUNITY

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Sustainability Master Plan | Focus Areas

Air is a mixture of gases, most of which are naturally occurring.

Air also contains a significant amount of human-made air pollutants, including some that are not safe to breathe and some that are causing the climate to warm.8 It is recognized that aviation activities, along with municipal operations among other sources, contribute air pollutants to the atmosphere which affect air quality and long-term climate conditions.

Air pollutants from aviation activities range from aerosols released by combustion engines, particulates such as dirt and dust, and greenhouse gases. Addressing air quality requires coordination at local, regional and global levels due to the complexity of atmospheric chemistry and emission sources.

To demonstrate progress, the Department of Aviation is addressing air quality in two significant ways.

The first step is regionally. The City of Dallas, including the Department of Aviation, is subject to regional air improvement requirements that meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ground-level ozone, lead, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter and sulfur dioxide.9 Efforts are underway to address these air pollutants across the ten county North Central Texas region.

8 Scenter for Science Education - Air Quality 9 Dallas Climate Action - Air Quality Dashboard

The second is locally as part of an aggregated global impact.

The Department of Aviation identified the ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Program, an independent third-party verified program, as a stepwise approach to inventory and strategically decrease carbon (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions) associated with operations at Dallas Love Field Airport. As part of the program, a commitment was made to reduce emissions by making investments in heating and lighting efficiency technology, electric, hybrid or gas-powered vehicles, public transport incentive schemes and stakeholder engagement to encourage further emissions reductions. The program provides a common framework and tool for active carbon management at airports with measurable results.

The progress and future endeavors of these regional and local programs are detailed in this plan.

WHAT ARE

CARBON EMISSIONS?

Within this plan, the term ‘carbon emissions’ refers to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides, as well as fluorinated gases. The impacts of the gases are normalized according to global warming potential relative to carbon dioxide and are stated as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).

AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE

Sustainability Master Plan | Focus Areas

Department of Aviation | 16 AVI-PUB-004.ENV Revision 1 6/3/2025 https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/air-quality/whats-in-the-air https://www.dallasclimateaction.com/airqualitydashboard

LEADING US AIRPORTS IN

CARBON EMISSION REDUCTIONS

A sustainable airport system takes action to improve their environmental footprint to contribute to an improved future. Using the ACA Program to address greenhouse gas emissions (i.e., carbon emissions) from airport operations, the Department of Aviation is carbon neutral and has been third-party verified at Level 4 – Transformation. As of 2024, Dallas Love Field Airport is one of only seven US airports, and two Texas airports, with this certification. Over the past decade, emissions have been reduced substantially through energy conservation measures, sustainable building designs, efficient replacements of vehicles and equipment, and substituting of fossil fuel sourced electricity with renewable wind powered electricity.

BASELINE

The Department of Aviation carbon footprint was calculated in accordance with ACA program guidance10 and the World Resources Institute Greenhouse Gas Protocol,11 utilizing a unique carbon footprint workbook in tandem with the current version of ACI’s Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool (ACERT).12 The carbon footprint represents Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions sources, plus one Scope 3 emission source—employee business travel, in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative guidance for net zero carbon goals.13

10 Airport Carbon Accreditation - Technical Guidance 11 World Resources Institute - GHG Protocol 12 Airports Council International - Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool 13 Science Based Targets initiative - Net Zero Standard

CARBON EMISSION

SOURCE SCOPE

DEFINITIONS

SCOPE 1

Direct emissions from sources owned and/or controlled by the Department of Aviation, such as airport fleet vehicles, emergency generators or building natural gas use

SCOPE 2

Indirect emissions from the off-site generation of electricity consumed by the Department of Aviation

SCOPE 3

Other indirect emissions, which are a consequence of the activities of the airport but occur from sources not owned and/or controlled by the Department of Aviation, such as activities conducted by third parties

Annual Report 2016-2017

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Sustainability Master Plan | Focus Areas

AVI-PUB-004.ENV Revision 1 6/3/2025 https://www.airportcarbonaccreditation.org/technical-documents/ https://ghgprotocol.org/ https://store.aci.aero/form/acert/?_gl=1*169cje9*_ga*MTUxODE1ODgxNy4xNjk3NDc4NDEx*_ga_XTCVT8VT6K*MTY5NzQ3ODQxMC4xLjAuMTY5NzQ3ODQxMC42MC4wLjA https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/files/Net-Zero-Standard.pdf

GOALS

The Department of Aviation has established ambitious science-based targets for reducing carbon emissions, to align with the urgency identified by the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the global community.

PROGRESS

Department of Aviation sources generated 21,918 metric tons of CO2e emissions in 2015 and 16,833 in 2023, demonstrating a 23% reduction in emissions generated. Nearly 90% of emissions were from purchased electricity, 9% from natural gas use in buildings, and 1% from vehicles and equipment, refrigerants and employee business travel. The City’s purchase of wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for 100% of the City’s electrical use and the Department of Aviation’s purchase of carbon credits to offset residual emissions at Dallas Love Field resulted in a 99% emissions reduction from the 2015 baseline.

CARBON NEUTRALITY BY 2030

Commencing in the 2020 calendar year, the Department of Aviation achieved carbon neutrality for operations at Dallas Love Field Airport, marked by reducing emissions as feasible and procuring carbon offsets for residual emissions. The Department of Aviation will maintain carbon neutrality for Dallas Love Field Airport and incorporate operations at Dallas Executive Airport and the Heliport/Vertiport.

NET ZERO CARBON BY 2040

By 2040, the Department of Aviation plans to achieve net zero carbon, characterized by at least a 90% reduction of emissions from the 2015 baseline and balancing residual emissions with carbon removals.

KEY ACTIONS

ID DESCRIPTION TIMEFRAME

A-01 Annually, calculate the Department of Aviation carbon footprint to monitor performance and fulfill the requirements to maintain certification in the ACA Program.

Short-term

A-02 Procure carbon credits annually to offset residual emissions for carbon neutrality. By 2040, transition to procuring specifically carbon removal credits for the balance.

Short-term

A-03 Develop a long-term goal and action plan for procuring hybrid, electric or alternative fuel vehicles as replacements are made and install supporting infrastructure.

Short-term

A-04 Implement measures to support business partners and passengers in transitioning to sustainable transportation methods.

Medium-term

A-05 Support reduction of fuel use in aircraft through optimization of runways/taxiways. Medium-term

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2015 2023

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Vehicle and Equipment Emissions

Refrigerant Emissions

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CARBON EMISSIONS GENERATED

99% Carbon Emissions Reduction

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Airport operations require energy to power building systems and vehicles. Sources of energy can be from non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels or renewable sources, like wind and solar. Energy sources that have a reduced environmental footprint with minimal greenhouse gas emissions include renewable energy. The Department of Aviation employs a mix of energy sources to meet operational demands. These sources include fossil fueled natural gas, gasoline and diesel, and wind supplied electricity from the regional grid.

Energy use at an airport can be significant, with large facilities consuming millions of kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually. This energy consumption can translate to annual costs ranging from several million to tens of millions of dollars. As an example, the annual energy consumption of a mid-sized airport can be equivalent to the energy needs of approximately 2,500 to 4,500 average American households, depending on their usage patterns.

Reliable energy supplies that meet variable demand are necessary for airport business continuity. The Department of Aviation accounts for redundant and diverse energy supplies across all facilities. To meet changing energy demand, including from future development, this plan considers energy supply sourcing and available capacity for long-term resilient and sustainable operations.

SOURCING RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY

The City of Dallas has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint through city-wide procurement of RECs, supported by energy generated from the Foard City Wind Farm in Foard County, Texas. Spanning over 31,449 acres, this wind farm developed by Innergex, is the largest of its kind with 139 General Electric turbines and a total installed capacity of 350.3 Megawatts. Since its commissioning in September 2019, the wind farm has been a key contributor to both the City and specifically, the Department of Aviation’s, sustainability efforts. With a 12-year power purchase agreement for 300 Megawatts, the project provides a reliable source of renewable energy for the entire City of Dallas.

PIONEERING JETWIND

Harnessing wind generated by aircraft as an onsite renewable energy source is one innovative solution to supplying carbon free electricity at Dallas Love Field Airport. In 2017, the Department of Aviation joined forces exclusively to collaborate with Dr. T. O. Souryal, founder of JetWind Power Corporation, to innovate technology to capture wind as it is generated during typical aircraft operations. As aircraft run their engines, the Energy Capturing Pod generators by JetWind, co-developed with students and researchers from Southern Methodist University and Clarkson University, effectively capture the wind generated and transform into renewable energy that is currently being used to charge vehicles as well as passenger portable devices through a charging station in the terminal.14 The layout of DAL’s airfield and proximity to supporting infrastructure make it an ideal location for the research and development phase of JetWind technology.

14 JetWind Power - Website

ENERGY

Sustainability Master Plan | Focus Areas

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PROGRESS

In 2015, the Department of Aviation consumed 157,205,305 kilo British Thermal Units of energy. Over time, energy use has increased 15%; however, energy efficiency measures contributed to decreasing the total energy use per square foot by 21% for the entire building footprint, even with the addition of nearly 2 million square feet since 2015. As the Department of Aviation has grown, it has become more energy efficient.

Sourcing of electricity is 100% from renewable wind power, procured through the City’s RECs with attributes from the Foard City Wind Farm. A total of 64% of the Department of Aviation’s energy is from renewable sources.

GOALS

The Department of Aviation energy goals represent a multi-faceted approach for building a more sustainable and resilient energy system, characterized by sourcing renewable energy and ensuring facilities increase efficiency.

100% RENEWABLE

ELECTRICITY

As part of the City commitment, the Department of Aviation will continue to source renewable wind energy as RECs for 100% of electricity consumption.

Additionally, the Department of Aviation will pursue developing on-site renewable energy to build capacity and supplement the energy system.

50% ENERGY USE PER SQUARE

FOOT REDUCTION BY 2040

(FROM 2015 BASELINE)

The Department of Aviation will decrease the energy intensity of its facilities, despite continued growth, by systematically identifying, evaluating and implementing energy efficiency measures in current facilities, while planning new and renovated facilities to high energy efficiency standards. In doing so, the overall energy consumption and burden on natural resources will be reduced.

KEY ACTIONS

ID DESCRIPTION TIMEFRAME

E-01 Regularly monitor and evaluate on-site energy consumption to identify and address inefficient energy processes or equipment.

Short-term

E-02 Continue to procure RECs equivalent to 100% of electricity usage on an annual basis. Short-term

E-03 Assess current natural gas consuming equipment. Identify, evaluate and implement opportunities for increasing efficiency and/or converting to electric equipment.

Short-term

E-04 Pursue on-site renewable energy generation through the installation of solar arrays and/ or JetWind energy capturing pods to generate renewable energy.

Medium-term

E-05 Optimize on-site energy by systematically identifying, evaluating and implementing energy efficiency strategies for existing equipment.

Medium-term

2015 2023

ENERGY CONSUMPTION 21%

Energy Use Per Square Foot Reduction

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POUR IN THE SAVINGS,

ONE BOTTLE AT A TIME

Liquids make up over 60 percent (by weight) of all waste in the security area at Dallas Love Field Airport. Such liquid waste taints other recyclable items, rendering them non-recyclable and bound for the landfill. Strategically placed liquid collection stations provide passengers a convenient option to drain and recycle their bottles prior to accessing the TSA Security Checkpoint, thereby avoiding landfilled waste.

WE “HEART” RECYCLING

Partnering with the community, Department of Aviation is collaborating on a Boy Scout Eagle Project to take the collection and recycling of plastic water bottles to a new level.

The heart-shaped recycling bin, designed and built by a local Boy Scout troop and their fathers, is located at the entrance of Dallas Love Field Airport. Sparked by a deep enthusiasm for environmental preservation, the bin aims to provide a sustainable – and memorable - solution for airport travelers passing through Dallas Love Field Airport.

Materials are used for constructing infrastructure and in the day-to-day operations of an airport. The scale of infrastructure necessitates significant resources. Where these material resources are sourced from, what they consist of, how they are transported to their point of use and ultimately reused or disposed of, requires management to ensure stewardship.

The management of materials at airports are commonly separated by activity, either construction and demolition or operations. Construction and demolition activities account for airfield and building level material use. Operational activities involve airport-owned equipment, maintenance and office related materials along with business partner-specific materials.

15 Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Circularity

The source, type and amount of materials entering and leaving an airport is often complex.

Circularity, or the practice of optimizing resource use and minimize waste across the entire production and consumption cycle, can eliminate unintended negative consequences, like air and water pollution as well as financial costs of disposal in landfills.15 A comprehensive material management approach based on circularity contributes to long-term sustainability for an organization. This plan addresses material management for Department of Aviation controlled and influenced activities.

MATERIALS

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Sustainability Master Plan | Focus Areas https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview

In alignment with peer airports, the Department of Aviation has identified an overarching goal for waste generation that promotes development of a circular economy in which less materials are consumed and materials life cycles are extended.

PROGRESS

Since the baseline year of 2015, waste generated by facilities that Department of Aviation services, increased 6% and recyclable materials 31%, by weight.

Overall, this represents a 7% increase in waste and recyclable materials generated. Considering passenger throughputs have increased 21%, the intensity of waste generation per passenger has decreased by 13%. The profile of waste to recyclable materials generated in 2023, demonstrates a waste diversion rate of 7%.

ZERO WASTE BY 2040

The Department of Aviation will achieve zero waste, defined as diverting at least 90% of generated waste materials from landfill disposal through means such as material reuse, recycling or composting.

KEY ACTIONS

ID DESCRIPTION TIMEFRAME

M-01 Regularly monitor and evaluate waste and recyclable material generation. Short-term

M-02 Develop a roadmap to evaluate the feasibility of adding composting. Include cost, space, legal, stakeholders to engage and receiving location information.

Short-term

M-03 Identify, assess, prioritize and implement strategies for decreasing contamination of recyclable materials.

Short-term

M-04 Engage with terminal concessions and business partners on best practices for improving waste sorting and diversion efforts.

Medium-term

M-05 Establish a roadmap with actions for achieving zero waste goal. Medium-term

2015 2023

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3,000

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Generated Recyclable Materials Generated

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WASTE & RECYCLABLE

MATERIALS GENERATED

13% Waste Generated Per Passenger

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The quality and quantity of water associated with aviation activities is ever changing. Essential for day-to-day operations, available clean, potable water is consumed by travelers and in support of various building functions.

Changing climate conditions effect the availability of water regionally, often causing an unequal balance. Texas grapples with severe water supply shortages, underscored by extreme drought conditions and an ever-increasing demand propelled by rapid regional population growth. Local recent extreme storm events with intense precipitation are contributing to flooding hazards with widespread community safety and economic impacts.

Long-term, water stewardship to manage water resources while preparing to accommodate passenger growth, new airport developments and a changing climate requires an integrated approach. This plan addresses water conservation, water quality, and sets a foundation to consider flood risks.

MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT

Saving water in terminal facilities serving millions of passengers annually highlights how much the efficiency of every fixture matters. WaterSense rated fixtures and efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment assure water is conserved while a rigorous maintenance program keeps performance optimal. Every drop counts!

ENSURING QUALITY WATER DOWNSTREAM

Off airport water quality has an extra level of protection at Dallas Love Field Airport. Equipped with an outfall closure device system to manage water flow, the device is a backup to existing stormwater controls. As airport stormwater flows into Bachman Creek, ensuring quality water downstream for the sensitive receiving ecosystem requires additional care. Should a spill occur, the flow of stormwater off of the airport is stopped and downstream waters are protected.

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Sustainability Master Plan | Focus Areas

WATER

KEY ACTIONS

ID DESCRIPTION TIMEFRAME

W-01 Establish a process for regularly monitoring water consumption system-wide and addressing water leaks.

Short-term

W-02 Evaluate the feasibility of collecting non-potable water sources (i.e., stormwater, spring water, cooling tower makeup water, etc.) and utilizing for non-potable uses.

Short-term

W-03 Systematically evaluate, identify and implement water conservation measures to improve efficiency of facilities.

Short-term

W-04 Maintain and implement spill response and stormwater pollution prevention plans, including the use of the outfall closure device system to protect surface waters.

Short-term

W-05 Develop plan identifying stormwater collection and infiltration features, stormwater drainage system and opportunities for enhancing stormwater drainage capacity.

Medium-term

GOALS

Reducing water consumption represents a challenge necessitating an approach that addresses the source of the water, to only use treated potable water when necessary, while also increasing the efficiency of water use in facilities. As such, the Department of Aviation has established two ambitious goals.

ZERO POTABLE WATER

FOR NON-POTABLE USES

BY 2040

The Department of Aviation will systematically identify and address eliminating the use of potable water for uses that do not require potable water, to preserve the resources for necessary use.

20% WATER USE PER

SQUARE FOOT REDUCTION

BY 2040 (FROM 2015

BASELINE)

Addressing facility water use to increase efficiency and reduce overall water demand will contribute to a more resilient and sustainable water system.

PROGRESS

Water use by the Department of Aviation, including within terminal facilities that Department of Aviation services, has increased 43% since the baseline year. Based on intensity, the water use per passenger has increased 18%, but water use per square foot has decreased 2%.

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80M

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81,702,000

57,278,800

WATER CONSUMPTION

2% Water Use Per Square Foot Reduction

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The City of Dallas lies between the Piney Woods and Great Plains ecosystems and is primarily characterized by rolling grasslands and bottomland forests along rivers and creeks.

A humid subtropical climate with hot summers are common in the North Central Texas region. Fertile soils contribute to carbon sequestration and the recharging of underground aquifers. A diverse array of plant and animal species are common, promoting ecological balance within the region.

Aviation activities that account for ecosystem services as part of advancing biodiversity and self-sustaining habitat management take different forms.

Avoiding wildlife conflicts with airport operations is regulated per the FAA.

However, aiding in off airport habitat enhancements with community members to support ecological diversity is a viable alternative. Building on existing programs, this plan addresses ecosystem health through wildlife compatibility, land use management and community education and participation.

BUILDING AN URBAN BEEHIVE PROGRAM, TOGETHER

An interest in supporting ecosystems and enhancing human well-being evolved into the adoption of an urban beehive at Dallas Executive Airport. By adopting honeybees, the Department of Aviation is helping change people’s perspective of the urban environment and reconnecting the local community with the subtle wonders of nature. This nature-based solution supports urban biodiversity by providing a habitat for local bee populations that pollinate the neighborhood. And for the community, the program includes a beekeeper who digitally shares regular updates via a dedicated website status of the hive and opportunities for onsite workshops, including honey production.16

16 MyHive - Dallas Executive Airport Hive Information

BALANCING WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT WITH

BACHMAN LAKE

Diligent efforts to protect wildlife and human safety are top of mind at Dallas Love Field Airport. Located adjacent to a wildlife corridor water attraction, Bachman Lake, measures are in place to manage food sources that may attract wildlife, particularly birds, within the Airport Operations Area (AOA). An education/notification program in areas around Bachman Lake discourages feeding wildlife. At Dallas Love Field Airport, dedicated staff monitor and encourage the prompt removal of construction debris, which may provide cover for small mammals and perching sites for birds. Maintaining safety and protecting wildlife are important and a priority for the Department of Aviation.

ECOSYSTEMS

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PROGRESS

Within aviation environments, the desire to increase ecosystem health must be balanced by the need to reduce safety risks.

While the Department of Aviation facilities are located in urban environments, Dallas Love Field is uniquely situated within close proximity to wildlife corridors with Bachman Lake and Bachman Creek immediately north/northwest of the airport and Fishing Hole Lake to the east, with open water that attracts a wide variety of birds and wildlife.

As required, a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan has been implemented to proactively minimize safety risks. Additional measures to enhance ecosystem health include establishing native, beneficial plantings and landscaping that will not attract incompatible wildlife and maintaining an Urban Beehive Program at Dallas Executive Airport to support the population of local honeybees, an important pollinator.

KEY ACTIONS

ID DESCRIPTION TIMEFRAME

E-01 Develop a plan, policy or standard for landscaped areas that identifies prioritization of preferred criteria for ecosystem health measures such as increasing biodiversity, selecting native plants, increasing stormwater infiltration, etc.

Short-term

E-02 Maintain urban beehive program to provide habitat for local honey bee populations that support pollination to the local ecosystem.

Short-term

E-03 Implement Wildlife Hazard Management Plan to minimize aviation safety risks by identifying hazardous wildlife and their attractants, then implementing proactive and reactive management techniques to reduce these risks.

Short-term

E-04 Enhance integration of Department of Aviation facilities with adjacent communities through implementing the Good Neighbor Program.

Medium-term

E-05 Develop ecosystem health objectives to be addressed in existing landscaped areas, new construction and major renovations projects.

Medium-term

GOALS

As the aviation industry in the United States begins to align with global goals for supporting ecosystems, the Department of Aviation has set a goal for evaluating and incorporating ecosystem health objectives within aviation safety parameters.

100% OF PROJECTS ADDRESS ECOSYSTEM HEALTH BY 2040

The Department of Aviation will establish ecosystem health objectives to be addressed in existing landscaped areas, new construction and major renovation projects. The objectives will be developed and evaluated by the Department of Aviation in alignment with requirements, including but not limited to wildlife hazard management, stormwater management and spill prevention and response requirements.

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Changes in travel demand forecasts, regulatory requirements, availability of resources and emerging aircraft and building performance technology inform the future development of the aviation sector.

BUILDING A

RESOURCE

EFFICIENT FUTURE

Building a resource efficient future requires a commitment to long-term operational performance for every facility and infrastructure development. Starting with the City of Dallas Green Building Standard, every new building and major renovation also meet the internationally recognized United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. New parking garages meet Parksmart standards as well. Resource efficiency along with sustainable and resilient building standards in these holistic building performance programs address the site development and ecosystem impact, energy and water use, and healthy, durable and sustainable materials.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

As outlined in the United States Aviation Climate Action Plan published by the FAA, the sector is striving towards sustainability, resiliency and innovation to effectively prepare for the future.17

The Department of Aviation regularly assesses whether current infrastructure will meet future demand and then engages in planning efforts to align with forecasted conditions. Integrating sustainable and resilient strategies in each future development is an opportunity to continue to improve long-term operational impacts on the community, environment and the overall health of the airport system. This plan expands upon the City of Dallas Green Building Standard to address the aviation specific development requirements.

17 2021 United States Aviation Climate Action Plan (faa.gov)

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The Department of Aviation has a robust history of sustainable development and has established goals for continuing to build on this success to take sustainable development to a new level.

100% OF NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS

FOLLOW CITY’S GREEN BUILDING STANDARD

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