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Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Training (10 September 2026)

Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Training (10 September 2026)

Normec Verifavia provides a comprehensive Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Training designed for airport professionals seeking a thorough understanding of the ACA programme, from foundational concepts through to practical implementation. The course combines a familiarisation session on the ACA framework and accreditation requirements with an in-depth exploration of the requirements associated with the different ACA Levels, stakeholder engagement, emissions reduction planning, and carbon management strategies.

Training Mode: Online / Virtual

Key Learning Outcomes

Develop the knowledge and practical understanding required to implement and manage the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme at your airport.

  1. Understand the ACA Programme

    Understand the purpose, structure, and benefits of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, and the roles of the main parties involved.

  2. 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.

  3. Understand ACA Levels 1–3

    Identify the key requirements of ACA Levels 1, 2, and 3, including carbon management plans and stakeholder engagement plans.

  4. 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: 10 September 2026 | Time: 10:00 – 13:00 CET

  • Introduction to the ACA Program
  • General Carbon Footprint
    • Definition and scopes
  • ACA Levels
    • Description of Levels 1 to 3
    • Brief overview of Levels 4 and 5
  • Carbon Management Plan Requirements
  • Stakeholder Engagement Plan Requirements
  • Requirements for All Levels
    • ACA online platform
    • Publication obligation
    • Other requirements
  • Quiz

Module 2 – Airport Carbon Accreditation Advanced Training

Date: 10 September 2026 | Time: 14:00 – 17:00 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
  • Offsets Requirements
    • Quick review of offsets 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 10 September 2026 10:00 – 13:00
Airport Carbon Accreditation Advanced Training 10 September 2026 14:00 – 17:00

 

To register, please download the Training Agreement & Registration Form, complete the required information, and send the signed form to [email protected]. An invoice will be generated, and once payment is confirmed, participants will receive access to the training sessions.

Normec Verifavia_Airport Carbon Accreditation Training Agreement & Registration Form