May 15, 2008 8:20 AM EST
- Français
- Contact Us
- Search
|
|
The EnvironmentIn 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. The GTAA has incorporated environmental sensitivity as one of the four cornerstones of our mission statement, ensuring that the environment is taken into consideration during day-to-day activities 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 reach and maintain this standing the GTAA set goals to make continual improvement, prevent pollution, and comply with legislation. View the Environmental Policy View the Environmental Performance Report 2006 View the Sustainability Report Download the Air Quality Study [68 MB] Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee 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 the spring of 2006 when the GTAA successfully maintained its certification.
|
|