Tallinn Airport achieves carbon neutrality after 96% emissions cut

Posted: 11 December 2025 | International Airport Review | No comments yet

To qualify, the airport was required to cut emissions by at least 90%, with the remaining 4%—linked to de-icing and business travel—offset through approved carbon avoidance projects.

Anneli Turkin, Member of the Management Board at Tallinn Airport, said the achievement reflects years of systematic effort:  “Since 2018, we have collected data, calculated and reduced our carbon footprint, and involved partners in the process. CO₂e emissions per employee have fallen from 38 tonnes to just 1.3 tonnes.”

Key measures included installing solar parks across Estonian airports, transitioning to renewable electricity and district heating, and introducing electric equipment and renewable fuels. In 2024, Tallinn generated 6.2 GWh of renewable energy, covering around half of the group’s electricity demand, and began supplying only renewable electricity to partners.

The airport has also expanded its charging infrastructure for employees, partners and passengers, supporting wider adoption of electric mobility.

Turkin added: “Carbon neutrality is a major step towards a cleaner future for Estonia’s aviation and transport sector. We will continue reducing emissions and preparing to achieve net zero.”

Tallinn’s achievement aligns with Estonia’s national transport goal to cut emissions by 90% by 2040, positioning the airport as a sustainability leader in the region.

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