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Qaisumah 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 total Scope 1 (direct) emissions of 208.6 tCO₂e, Scope 2 (purchased electricity) emissions of 1,432.6 tCO₂e, representing a total carbon footprint of 1,641.2 tCO₂e. In 2025, the reporting year Scope 1 emissions reached 245.9 tCO₂e, Scope 2 emissions 1,554.8 tCO₂e, resulting in a total of 1,800.7 tCO₂e. The airport achieved a 3.07% reduction in carbon emissions per passenger, from 5.50 kgCO₂e in 2024 to 5.33 kgCO₂e in 2025. Through energy efficiency improvements, sustainable equipment upgrades and continuous emissions monitoring, Qaisumah 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.