Sustainability

 

Our Vision

Perth Airport's vision is to be Australia's western hub - connecting lives, businesses and communities to a world full of possibilities.

Our Guiding Values

 

• We are one team delivering great service and keeping you safe.
• Being brave and thinking big, we embrace the future.
• We are creative, curious and continuously learning.
• We get things done!

 

Our ESPG Commitment

 

• Perth Airport has a significant role to play in the prosperity and well-being of Western Australia and its people.
• We aspire to be a sustainability leader, and commit to act ethically, sustainably and responsibly in our commercial operations.
• Our highly engaged workforce must represent the global community in which we live.
• We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the land on which Perth Airport operates, and commit to working in partnership with them and the broader communities we serve.
• We commit to sustainable development principles and understand that our success goes hand-in-hand with operating sustainably and meeting today’s challenges while planning for the future.

 

Our Key Program Areas

We periodically conduct a comprehensive materiality assessment to determine which sustainability topics are important to our business and our stakeholders.

Our materiality assessment involves an in-depth study of a range of internal and external inputs and interviews with key stakeholders to identify and prioritise relevant topics. These issues are then mapped against those that are most important to our business and where we have the greatest impact. This is followed by a verification process with our senior leaders.

The Key Program Areas that have been identified are as follows:

Protect our environment, improve social outcomes and drive sustainable long-term outcomes.

Environmental

Energy and Carbon
Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by optimising energy use, efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy and purchasing offsets for unavoidable emissions to achieve a net zero emission target. Proactively collaborate with stakeholders to measure and jointly reduce Scope 3 emissions from our value chain.

Biodiversity and Habitat
Minimise the impacts to biodiversity by measuring, reducing and offsetting impacts to flora and fauna values.

Contamination Management
Effectively assess, manage and remediate contamination (including PFAS) within the Airport Estate to ensure environmental compliance and safeguard public health.

Waste Management
Improve waste management by minimising generation, maximising reuse and recycling.

Water Sensitivity
Adapt to a drying climate, by monitoring and reducing water consumption while enhancing water recovery and reuse practices to promote sustainable water management.

Social

Customer Satisfaction
Optimise customer satisfaction and deliver an outstanding customer experience by integrating operations, digital and technology, brand experience and insights.

Human Rights
Uphold and respect human rights principles by promoting responsible management within the supply chain and across airport operations, ensuring ethical practices, and fostering fair treatment of all stakeholders.

Inclusive Access and Services
Create an inclusive and accessible environment for all passengers and stakeholders.

Sustainable Design and Development
Responsible planning and sustainable development for future growth.

Economic Impact
Positive economic impact on the community in which we operate and the state of Western Australia.

Community Engagement
Maintenance of an informed and cooperative relationship with partners, local community & stakeholders.

Indigenous Engagement
Commitment to build respect and trust, reconciliation, and education. Celebrate and protect Aboriginal culture & heritage.

Noise
Work with government and airline partners to manage and mitigate aircraft noise.

People

Employer of Choice
Attract and retain suitable employees and equip them with skills, knowledge & experience to realise their potential.

Organisational Culture
Align our culture and brand, to ensure the success of our business by fostering a unified team focused on delivering exceptional service, innovation and ensuring safety.

Safety and Security
Ensure a work environment that protects the health and wellbeing for our employees and people using the airport, while maintaining a safe and secure airport operating environment.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and promoting equitable outcomes, ensuring we are representative of the diverse community we serve.

Governance

Ethical Business
Build a culture to maintain high ethical standards and integrity. Ensure that suppliers and partners are committed to sustainable practices and share our values regarding sustainability responsibilities.

IT Security, Data Protection and Innovation
Ensure the security of IT systems and protect personal data against improper use. Drive technological improvements and innovation to create new opportunities.

Corporate Governance and Compliance
Practice responsible corporate governance and compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies. Foster trust and transparency through independently assured or verified public reporting.

Risk Management and Resilience
Effectively recognise, respond to and recover from environmental changes and proactively address the resulting risks and opportunities to enhance organisational resilience and emergency preparedness.

Stakeholder Engagement
Regular and proactive engagement of stakeholders.

Climate Change Resilience
Understanding and adapting to the risks and physical impacts of climate change.

Our ESPG Targets

Environmental Targets:

• Net Zero by 2040
• Reduction of PAPL-only Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to be carbon neutral by 2030
• 50% Renewable Energy across all of PAPL Estate by 2030 (incl. PAPL, tenants and operators)
• No net loss of biodiversity from future development
• Preservation of Munday Swamp Wetland
• 75% Resource Recovery Rate by 2030
• PAPL scheme water use (total) to remain below 2019 levels at 2030 despite expansion strategy (excl. Tenants/others)
• ACA Level 4 Accreditation by 2026

Some of Perth Airport’s Other ESPG Targets:

• RAP moves to stretch level by 2026
• Sustainability certifications for all new infrastructure projects
• PAPL workforce is reflective of population diversity metrics by FY25
• 40:40:20 gender diversity mix at all levels of the business by FY24