Iloilo Int’l Airport receives ISO certification for environmental management compliance

The Iloilo International Airport received an official certification for its efforts in the Environmental Management System from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, together with the local government unit of Iloilo, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and certification body Bureau Veritas, on 14 September.

The awarding ceremony was held at the airport's departure area and was attended by CAAP officials and representatives from the Iloilo LGU, EASA, and Bureau Veritas.

According to the "Plan, Do, Check, and Act" method of environmental regulation compliance, ISO 14001 outlines the requirements for an Environmental Management System (EMS) and lays out a framework that a business or organization may use. In addition to these benefits, it aids businesses in increasing resource efficiency and reducing waste, giving them a competitive edge and the confidence of stakeholders.

Iloilo International Airport received the accreditation on 31 May 2023, and it is a mark of distinction given to organizations that have guaranteed that their environmental impact is being measured and improved.

On 7 July 2020, the airport's journey toward accreditation started, and an Environmental Management Team (EMT) was established to concentrate on this objective. Several EMS efforts were carried out to raise awareness and disseminate information among the partner agencies, stakeholders, and workers of the airport in order to get ready for the assessment of ISO 14001 compliance. These initiatives were intended to guarantee that the community around the Iloilo International Airport had a thorough awareness of EMS.

The airport went through two audit stages on 6 January 2023 and 2 to 3 February 2023, respectively, to achieve the "recommended" status for certification. CAAP Iloilo International Airport was able to finally obtain the certification, which is slated to expire on 31 May 2026, thanks to their tenacious efforts and the backing of CAAP management to assure the maintenance of established standards and compliance with ISO 14001.

The accomplishment was welcomed with great pride by the CAAP, the organization in charge of managing and running Iloilo International Airport. CAAP is confident that this will serve as an example for other CAAP-operated airports to pursue EMS certification and offer the Filipino people a top-tier, environmentally sound air transportation industry.

CAAP Director General Captain Manuel Antonio Tamayo said that being eco-friendly in its operations has always been an aspiration of the global aviation community. This achievement is a testament to CAAP's commitment to creating a greener environment and a greener future, not just for the benefit of its stakeholders but for the whole airport community, as well.