Istanbul Airport 2025 Sustainability Report: Record Water Recovery and Emission Cuts

Istanbul Airport has set a new benchmark in 2025 by recovering 42% of its water consumption and slashing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.8% compared to the 2019 baseline.

Water Management Revolution

■42% of water usage recovered; 27.8% reduction from 2019 levels.

■Annual water savings amount to 5.4 M liters.

Strategic Emission Reduction

■Scope 1 and 2 emissions cut by 27.8%.

■Carbon footprint lowered by 15% relative to 2019.

Investor and Regulatory Impacts

■ESG‑focused investment inflow increased by 12%.

■Initiated carbon credit trading within Turkey’s aviation sector.

Future Vision

■2030 goal: 60% water recovery and 40% emission reduction.

■Sustainable standards prioritized in upcoming airport projects.

Istanbul Airport’s 2025 sustainability metrics signal a broader shift in Turkey’s aviation sector, where operational efficiency and ESG compliance are increasingly intertwined with financial performance. The 27.8% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and 42% water recovery set a benchmark that could influence investment flows and regulatory frameworks across the industry.