Toronto Pearson International Airport has joined the global aviation industry in a declaration on climate change that was signed by industry leaders at the Aviation & Environment Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. More than 300 of the world’s airports have also signed the declaration.

While aviation only accounts for two per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, today’s declaration was designed to demonstrate and strengthen the industry’s commitment to introducing technological, operational and efficiency advances to reduce its impact.

Lloyd McCoomb, President and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), said: “In signing up to the declaration, the GTAA has reaffirmed its commitment to the environment. We will work with all players across the industry to target carbon-neutral growth as a step towards a carbon-free future for aviation.”

The GTAA is committed to continued work in the areas of stormwater management, creek rehabilitation, pollution prevention, energy management and recycling. Work also continues with all airline partners to effectively manage aircraft activity in such a way that fuel consumption is minimized whenever possible.