Monday, August 19, 2024 Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has unveiled its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing the airport’s commitment to becoming cleaner, greener, and quieter, while striving to be a global leader in modern airport operations within an urban setting. This seventh annual report demonstrates enhanced data collection and transparency, providing insights into the areas most valued by our key stakeholders. The report includes a comprehensive technical document, complemented by an interactive cover report featuring video elements and key 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,” said RJ Steenstra , President and Chief Executive Office of PortsToronto.
“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,” continued Steenstra .
“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,” says Neil Pakey , President and CEO of Nieuport Aviation, owner and operator of the airport’s passenger terminal. “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,” continued Pakey . “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 committed to sustainability, powered entirely by clean, renewable electricity from Bullfrog Power.
Since 2010, PortsToronto has successfully avoided emitting 20,231 tonnes of CO2. This is equivalent to: Social Responsibility In 2023, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport invested over $360,000 in local communities, bringing its total contributions to $23 million since 2009. The airport generates more than $2.
1 billion in annual economic output and supports 4,450 jobs. Additionally, it facilitated 2,674 medevac flights from the Ornge Air Ambulance base. Despite an increase in commercial activity, the airport saw an 18% reduction in overall noise complaints in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Excellence The airport received an Honourable Mention at the Airports Going Green Awards for its project to electrify access, including Canada’s first zero-emission ferry and upcoming electric shuttle buses. According to a recent survey, 85% of Torontonians believe Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is crucial for business, health care, and job creation in the city. It was also named one of the world’s best airports by Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023.
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