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Al-Ahsa International Airport, operated by Dammam Airports Company, is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through a structured Carbon Management Plan aligned with ISO 14001, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and ICAO’s environmental objectives. The airport has established 2024 as its baseline year, with Scope 1 emissions of 212.4 tCO₂e and Scope 2 emissions of 3,601.1 tCO₂e, representing a total carbon footprint of 3,813.5 tCO₂e. For the 2025 reporting year, excluding the emissions associated with the terminal extension, the adjusted carbon footprint is 3,769.9 tCO₂e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 274.8 tCO₂e and adjusted Scope 2 emissions of 3,495.1 tCO₂e. This represents an estimated reduction of 1.14% in absolute emissions and 2.06% in emissions per passenger, from 55.21 kgCO₂e in 2024 to 54.07 kgCO₂e in 2025. The 2,660 m² terminal extension accounts for an estimated 468.9 tCO₂e of electricity emissions, bringing the airport’s full reported Scope 1 and Scope 2 footprint to 4,238.8 tCO₂e. Through energy efficiency improvements, sustainable equipment upgrades and continuous emissions monitoring, Al-Ahsa Airport is committed to achieving a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions per passenger by 2030, compared with the 2024 baseline, supporting its progression towards Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2.