It is the first and only airport in the country to reach the said accreditation.
A new feat has been achieved by the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), which has been conferred the Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International in Asia-Pacific and Middle East (ACI APAC & MID).
This accreditation recognizes the Cebu’s main gateway’s completion of a verified greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and its successful implementation of effective carbon management strategies, which then helped in successfully reducing carbon intensity per traffic unit (passenger movement and cargo tonnage).
Following its identification of emission sources, this Level 2 accreditation also reinforces the implementation of emission reduction measures.
Those include the energy efficiency opportunities through the building management system (BMS)—which harnesses its 1.64 MWp rooftop solar power; utilization of smart sensors; implementation of monitoring and maintenance protocols to improve HVAC; monitoring fuel consumption of vehicle and equipment to match usage efficiency; and conversion to LED lighting.
With this milestone, MCIA is the first and only airport in the Philippines to reach Level 2 airport carbon accreditation.
Ricia Montejo, MCIA General Manager of Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC), said: “This ACA Level 2 validates that our team is making real, measurable progress in embedding sustainability into every aspect of our operations.”
“By balancing smart energy solutions with world-class service, we are ensuring that Cebu’s growth as a premier transfer hub remains environmentally responsible and aligned with global best practices,” she added.
Julius G. Neri, Jr., General Manager and CEO of Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), noted: “This achievement is a clear testament to what strong public-private synergy can deliver for sustainable infrastructure in the Philippines. MCIAA and ACAC remain united in introducing eco-friendly technologies, optimizing airfield efficiency, and building a greener gateway for future generations of travelers.”
Back in 2024, MCIA launched the utilization of a bridge mounted equipment (BME) providing parked aircraft with electricity and cabin cooling without burning jet fuel.
The following year, in 2025, airlines operating at MCIA have also started using full electric ground support equipment (eGSE) and the practice of Single-Engine Taxi-In (SETI) procedures to reduce fuel consumption during ground operations.
Meanwhile, under its updated Carbon Management Plan, the MCIA has also set an ambitious target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission intensity by over 90% by 2029 compared to its baseline levels—supporting its long-term commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The Mactan–Cebu International Airport is the Philippines’ premier transfer gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao and is fully owned and managed by Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure investment platform of the Aboitiz Group founded in 2015.
Apart from green initiatives, the MCIA also has services such as the seamless transfer system through Ceb Connects and the Ceb+ integrated air-to-sea travel network.
The MCIA was also named Best Airport in Asia-Pacific (5–15 mppa) at the 2024 ASQ Awards, Platinum Green Airport status, Level 1 Accessibility Accreditation, and Airport of the Year in Asia at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2025.
