Sustainability & Environmental

Initiativesat

Los Angeles World Airports

Roger JohnsonDeputy Executive Director

March 4, 2009

Los Angeles World AirportsGlobal Leader in

Airport Sustainability

Sustainability

LA City Council introduced “Greening LAX” motion on October 10, 2006Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) adopted LEED Building Standards on January 22, 2007BOAC adopted LAWA’s Sustainability Vision and Principles Policy on August 6, 2007Sustainable Airport Planning, Design and Construction Guidelines were completed in January 2008 and are being implemented– Guidelines are being revised and will be

reissued by April 1, 2009

LAWA’s Sustainability Policy

Sustainability for LAWA

Moving Beyond Environmental Compliance

EconomicEconomicGrowthGrowth

EnvironmentalEnvironmentalStewardshipStewardship

SocialSocialResponsibilityResponsibility

What is LAWA doing now?

Implementing a Sustainability Performance Implementation Management System (SPIMS), which is a plan for:

Continual improvement: Achieved through engagement of employees and stakeholders in achieving LAWA’s sustainability policy.Alignment: Provided through implementation of a sustainability performance management system or integration into strategy management systems like the Balanced Scorecard.Communication: Facilitated by use of the

Global Reporting Initiative Reporting Guidelines and other industry-standard reporting guidelines.

What is LAWA doing now?

Developed a Sustainability Plan that:

Assessed current policies, procedures, programs and initiatives Established and prioritized our sustainability objectivesEstablished Specific and Measurable TargetsIdentified InitiativesMonitored and Reported on ProgressEnabled the implementation of Sustainable Planning, Design and Construction Guidelines

Sustainable Planning, Design and Construction Guidelines

The Guidelines are a tool for LAWA to affect its Sustainability Policy

137 performance standards (Required and Optional)

– 97 – Planning & Design

– 40 – Construction

Applicable to all project types:

– General Construction & Maintenance

– Civil– Buildings– Tenants

Sustainable Planning & Design Guidelines and Sustainable

Construction Guidelines

Project ManagementSustainability SpecsAirside PlanningLandside PlanningSite SelectionStormwater Management & Erosion ControlLandscape DesignWater Efficiency & Conservation

Emission Inventory & MitigationMaterials ConveyingLandscape MaintenanceConstruction Health & SafetyConstruction RoadwaysSocial ResponsibilityAdditional Construction Elements

Sample Sustainable Planning & Design Guidelines:

Sample Sustainable Construction Guidelines:

Current Environmental Initiatives

Air Quality Energy Conservation and Green PowerSource Reduction and RecyclingWater Conservation and ManagementWildlife and Habitat ConservationConstruction MeasuresSocial Responsibility

Air Quality Programs

LAX Air Quality Apportionment Study– Most comprehensive air monitoring, modeling, and data

analysis program to be undertaken by LAWA for one of its facilities or by any airport authority nationwide.

– Coordinating a Technical Working Group (TWG) with representatives of Federal, State, and regional air quality control agencies to ensure that the study follows reliable methods to produce useful results.

– The entire study is planned to be conducted in three phases. – Final documentation for Phase I and Phase II are currently

under review by the TWG. Next steps can be determined following this review.

Air Quality Regulatory Monitoring and Compliance Program – Ensures that LAWA is in compliance with Federal, State, and

regional air quality regulations

Air Quality Programs (Cont.)

Alternative Fuel/Emission Reduction Measures– Over 72% of LAWA’s vehicle fleet) is comprised of

alternative-fuel vehicles – Only airport in the world with an on-site hydrogen

generation station – Ground Service Equipment Conversion to zero emission

by 2015, if possible (A draft policy is under review)– Alternative Fuels/Emissions Reduction Measures apply to

trucks, vans, and shuttles

Rideshare Program– 27% of LAWA’s employees participate in this program

saving over 1,000 vehicle trips to LAWA airports every day.

– Saves over 7 million vehicle miles, over 500k gallons of gasoline, and 7.9 billion pounds of air pollutants

– Received numerous national and local awards

Energy Conservation and Green Power

Retrofitting existing buildings with energy efficient lighting fixtures during remodeling projects

Ongoing program to upgrade all building air-handling units

Agreement with DWP to purchase 25% Green Power

Source Reduction and Recycling Programs

During 2007, LAWA diverted more than 22,095 tons of recyclable materials from landfillsLAWA recycled and reused more than 65% of trash it generated in 2007Green materials (grass clippings and tree branches) are recycled into compostLAWA provides recycling services to tenants at no charge and assists tenants with setting up their own recycling programs

Water Conservation and Management Programs

Buildings and terminals at LAX feature low-flow devices on toilets and sinksWater used in on-airport car wash facilities is recycled35% of all landscaped areas at LAX are irrigated by reclaimed water40.2 million gallons (123 acre-feet) of water is conserved each year through the use of reclaimed waterLAWA working with DWP to determine feasibility of bringing reclaimed water into the Central Terminal Area for use in the Central Utilities Plant cooling tower

Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Programs

LAX Sand Dunes Restoration– This preserve is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and

animals, including the endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly and two lizards classified as Species of Concern

El Segundo Blue Butterfly– Less than 500 El Segundo Blue Butterflies remained in 1976– LAWA expanded butterfly’s habitat and population is now in tens

of thousandsRiverside Fairy Shrimp (RFS) Habitat Restoration– LAWA salvaged approx. 1,800 cubic feet of RFS cyst-bearing soil – Stored in secured, monitored, and climate-controlled facility

approved by Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office.– Mitigation for the RFS cysts will occur at the Madrona Marsh

location. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy– MOU with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for

replacement of 21 acres of sage/grassland habitat units– On November 20, 2008, LAWA staff inspected the “3 Sisters

Reserve Habitat” and approved the site selection. Field work will begin in 2009 and will be coordinated with the annual rain.

Construction Measures

All LAX Master Plan construction projects follow stringent environmental mitigation measures, including:– Fugitive Dust Source Controls– On-Road Mobile Source Controls– Non-Road Mobile Source Controls– Stationary Point Source Controls– Mobile and Stationary Source Controls

To illustrate magnitude, the implementation of the above mitigation measures has reduced air toxic contaminants:– 4.5 tons of PM emissions – 4848.2 tons of CO emissions– 4.1 tons of ROG emissions– 48.1 tons of NOx emissions– .052 tons of SO2 emissions

Social Responsibility

LAWA works with local schools, job training programs, Workforce Development Centers, and the contracting communities to develop programs that address current and projected demands for qualified employees and contractors. On-going programs include:– Aviation Curriculum– Aviation Academy– Gateways Internship Program– AIRCademics “Passport to the Arts Program”– “Wings to Fly” Mentoring Program – Job Outreach Center– Business and Job Resources Center– First Source Hiring

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