Belfast City Airport has once again achieved Platinum Level in Business in the Community Northern Ireland's Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

It is the sixth year in a row the airport — located just five minutes from Belfast city centre — has secured the top accolade, underscoring its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

The annual survey evaluates organisations across a range of criteria, including carbon management, biodiversity, waste reduction and overall sustainability performance.

Ian Nuttall, Environment and Sustainability Manager at Belfast City Airport, said: "Our strategy for growth places the environment at its core, focusing on reducing carbon emissions, minimising resource use, increasing our use of renewable energy, and managing local impacts. "Being ranked as a top performer in Business in the Community's Environmental Benchmarking Survey is a testament to this, reflecting the dedication of our wider team and partners who work to ensure we are leading by example and delivering meaningful progress across all areas of our operation."

The airport's ongoing environmental programme has, since 2022, reduced its direct carbon emissions by 13%.

Dr Lisa McIlvenna, Managing Director, Business in the Community, said: The Survey is a self-disclosure exercise that offers organisations a way to be externally assessed and scored on their environmental efforts and performance. Participating organisations are sent a Gap Analysis Report to help them to identify areas that need action and highlights where they are performing well, so it's a comparison tool and real driver for improvement."

For more information on Belfast City Airport's sustainability strategy, visit www.belfastcityairport.com.