Key Learning Outcomes
Develop the knowledge and practical understanding required to implement and manage the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program at your airport.
Understand the ACA Program
Understand the purpose, structure, and benefits of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, as well as the roles of the key stakeholders involved.
Understand Carbon Footprint Principles
Understand the principles of carbon footprint and distinguish between Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions in the airport context.
Understand ACA Levels 1–3
Identify the key requirements of ACA Levels 1, 2, and 3, including carbon management plans and stakeholder engagement plans.
Understand ACA Levels 4, 4+, and 5
Understand the advanced requirements of ACA Levels 4/4+ and 5, including emissions reduction trajectories, stakeholder partnership plans, and offsetting requirements for residual emissions.
Course Content Breakdown:
The training session will be conducted online.
Module 1 – Airport Carbon Accreditation Familiarization Training
Date: September 10, 2026 || Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CET
- Introduction to the ACA Program
- General Carbon Footprint
- Definition and Scopes
- ACA Levels
- Description of Levels 1 through 3
- Brief Overview of Levels 4 and 5
- Carbon Management Plan Requirements
- Stakeholder Engagement Plan Requirements
- Requirements for All Levels
- ACA online platform
- Publication Requirement
- Other requirements
- Quiz
Module 2 – Airport Carbon Accreditation Advanced Training
Date: September 10, 2026 || Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CET
- Introduction to the ACA Program
- Focus on Levels 4 and 5
- Level 4 Requirements
- Level 5 Requirements
- Carbon Management Plan Requirements
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Stakeholder Partnership Plan
- Content Required for ACA Levels 4 and 5
- Emissions Reduction Trajectories
- Scope 1 and Scope 2 minimum requirements for Level 4
- Scope 3 minimum requirements for Level 5
- Offset Requirements
- Quick review of offset requirements for residual emissions
- Quiz
Training Schedule
The training sessions will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams.
| Module | Date | Time (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Carbon Accreditation Familiarization Training | September 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Airport Carbon Accreditation Advanced Training | September 10, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
To register, please download the Training Agreement & Registration Form, fill in the required information, and send the signed form to training.verifavia@normecgroup.com. An invoice will be generated, and once payment is confirmed, participants will receive access to the training sessions.
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