Greater Toronto Airports Authority

Community Relations Community Outreach Economic Development The Environment Noise Management	You are here: Home > Community Relations > The Environment The Environment In addition to being Canada’s busiest airport, Toronto Pearson has its own mini-ecosystem encompassing forests, grasslands, creeks and streams, as well as runways, terminal buildings and roadways. The GTAA recognizes the need to protect these natural resources while continuing to meet the demands of a growing air travel industry. The GTAA takes extensive measures to minimize the impact of airport operations on the natural environment and local community. In 1999, Toronto Pearson was the first North American airport to achieve ISO 14001 certification. In order to obtain this prestigious certificate, an Environmental Management System was established for all aspects of airport operations to monitor and improve environmental performance. To maintain this standing, the GTAA sets goals to make continual improvement, prevent pollution and comply with legislation. Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee Air Quality Study [68 MB] GTAA Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2007 Environmental Policy Environmental Performance Report 2006 Sustainability Report 2005 An annual review process by an external registrar is another key aspect of the ISO 14001 certification. The GTAA has been audited annually since 1999. The last audit was conducted in April 2008 when the GTAA successfully maintained its certification.

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