OMA demonstrates a steadfast commitment to environmental protection and preservation. Our management approach is preventive and aims to implement strategic plans that effectively mitigate and offset the impacts generated by our airport activities and associated businesses.
Our 13 airports have been awarded the PROFEPA Environmental Quality Certificate and achieved Level 3 “Optimization” accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program (“ACA”) granted by ACI-LAC. In addition, during 2024 and for 2 consecutive years, OMA obtained ISO 14064 certification, an international standard that establishes requirements for the quantification, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.
The Company’s energy requirements arise mainly from electricity consumption, which is used for lightning and air conditioning at airports, and to a lesser extent, the use of fuels such as gasoline, diesel, natural gas, and LP gas used in construction machinery and vehicle transportation.
In 2024, approximately 95% of our electricity consumption came from clean sources.
OMA is committed to reducing green-house gas emissions, as reflected in its defined goals and annual investments, which contribute to enhancing the efficiency of our airports.
In 2024, OMA generated emissions totaling 3,066.96 tons of CO2equivalent (tCO2 e). Scope 1 emissions were 1,443.86 tCO2e, representing 47.1% of the total, while Scope 2 emissions were 1,623.10 tCO2e, representing 52.9%.
One of the pillars of OMA’s environmental management system is the correct disposal of waste generated by airport operations, and by their various secondary activities. For this purpose, a series of guidelines have been established that are focused on identifying, storing, transporting, and disposing of waste, in compliance with applicable Mexican standards.
In 2024, our airports produced a total of 2,508.10 tons of waste, of which 4.24 tons corresponded to hazardous waste and 2,503.86 tons to non-hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste refers to waste that exhibits characteristics such as corrosiveness, reactivity, explosiveness, toxicity, inflammability, or contains infectious agents, rendering it hazardous. This classification also encompasses waste such as containers, recipients, packages, and soil that become contaminated during the transfer to another site or are listed in accordance with NOM-052-SEMARNAT regulations.
At the airports, hazardous waste is generated from the following activities:
Our Company’s operations generate non-hazardous waste (special handling) from complementary and commercial airport services, such as: common waste, inorganic and organic waste, paper, cardboard, PET, aluminum, and garden waste, among others. Each airport classifies and segregates waste in compliance with state ecological ordinances. The management cycle is as follows:
Water is a critical aspect of airport operations, serving as an indispensable resource for providing services to our clients and passengers. At OMA, we prioritize the rational and responsible use of water to minimize consumption, considering the ongoing challenge of accommodating increasing passenger numbers and expanding infrastructure.
Thanks to the Company's strategy focused on water conservation, in 2024, we achieved a consumption of 27 liters per passenger.
To fulfill our commitment to responsible water consumption, we have implemented a range of measures, including:
The environmental challenges being faced globally require the commitment of all members of society to mitigate impacts and to preserve resources for these and future generations. Therefore, at OMA we have implemented strategies that seek to protect the biodiversity that exists in the areas surrounding the Group’s airports.
One example of our commitment to biodiversity is the establishment of the Management Unit for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wildlife (UMA) at the Zihuatanejo airport (as a type of nursery), with the following objectives: