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Our certifications, awards and memberships

20 Years of EMAS at Munich Airport – Continuity in the Environmental Management System.

For two decades, Flughafen München GmbH has operated a systematic environmental management system and implemented measures in various environmental areas – from air quality to nature conservation.

Since August 2005, we have been operating a comprehensive environmental management system that is certified according to DIN ISO 14001:2015 and the European EMAS Regulation. These standards form the basis for our environmental policy and ambitious goals – and we go far beyond them.

This responsibility gives rise to numerous measures every year that continuously improve our environmental performance. We document all progress and projects transparently in our annual environmental statement.

  • Certificate 20 years with EMAS
    Certificate 20 years with EMAS
  • EMAS
    valid until 2029

Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy (aireg)

Munich Airport is a founding member of aireg, an organization committed to providing and using renewable fuels in aviation.

Visit aireg website

Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA)

Munich Airport has been accredited for the first time at Level 4 of the international “Airport Carbon Accreditation” (ACA) program run by the European airport association ACI Europe. The accreditation confirms that the airport’s reduction target and carbon management plan are aligned with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Under the ACA program, airports’ climate protection performance is assessed according to strict standards on a seven-tier scale. Approximately 650 airports are accredited (as of 11/2026). ACA Level 4 certifies that airports have clearly aligned their CO₂ management with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Prerequisites for this include absolute reduction targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as a long-term, comprehensive carbon management plan that outlines the measures to be taken. Additionally, Level 4 requires demonstrable progress in reducing significant Scope 3 emissions. This necessitates active collaboration with key partners, including airlines and airport service providers, to ensure they sustainably reduce their emissions.

Visit Airport Carbon Accreditation website

CDP-Rating(CDP)

CDP is a globally recognized non-profit platform for environmental corporate information with a focus on climate protection.

The collected data and strategic information are published and rated as in a credit rating.

In the ranking of the climate protection organization CDP (formerly “Carbon Disclosure Project”) for the 2024 reporting year, FMG achieved level “B” for coordinated climate protection measures.

The climate strategy, climate management, climate data, and the quality and effectiveness of the measures implemented to reduce greenhouse gases were evaluated.

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German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB)

As a member of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB), Munich Airport is committed to the development of certification systems. The certification is assessed on the basis of six criteria with individual weighting. This guarantees a holistic and sustainable view of the project to be certified. For Munich Airport, membership in the DGNB is also an expression of its commitment to more sustainable growth. Employees were trained as DGNB consultants. Munich Airport is also planning a site certification scheme. 

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Bavarian Environmental Pact

From 2024 through April 2027, Munich Airport will participate in the “Bavarian Environment and Climate Pact,” an agreement between the Bavarian State Government, the Bavarian business community, and the FMG initiative.

In 2023, Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) received the Gold Award from the “Bavarian Environment and Climate Pact” for its long-standing commitment to environmental protection and climate action.

The company has implemented numerous projects to increase resource efficiency, reduce emissions, and improve air quality. These measures include technologies to reduce energy consumption and emissions, as well as, for example, the nature conservation project “Day-falter Protection in the Freisinger Moos.”

In total, more than 1,600 Bavarian companies and business organizations participate in the Bavarian Environment and Climate Pact.

Flughafen München GmbH first joined the initiative in 2000 and has renewed its participation regularly ever since. Companies that participate in the Ministry of the Environment’s initiative for the fifth consecutive year receive the special Gold Award.

Nature conservation at Munich Airport

Visit Bavarian Environmental Pact website

Organic airport honey certification

FMG has the organic honey, which has been thoroughly tested by Honey Monitoring, bottled by the airport beekeeper and can promote it as certified organic airport honey. The organic certification confirms that the bees are kept in line with the EU organic regulation.

Visit Honigmonitoring




Blühpakt Bayern


As part of the “Blühpakt Bayern” (Bavarian Flowering Pact), which was launched by the Bavarian Ministry of the Environment in response to the decline in insect numbers and biodiversity, Munich Airport was able to extend its “Blühender Betrieb” (Flowering Business) award for another three years in November 2025. To receive this award, the following minimum criteria must be met:

At least 20% of the open spaces on the company premises must be designed as near-natural flowering areas.

No extensive use of chemical pesticides.

Areas of the flowering areas remain unmowed over the winter to preserve insect breeding and hibernation sites.

No use of peat-containing substrates in the design and maintenance of open spaces.

FMG also scored points for additional criteria, such as additional habitat structures, nesting aids, and commitment to public relations work on the topic of biodiversity.

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BayernTour Natur

BayernTour Natur is an initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection and has established itself as an umbrella brand for guided nature tours in Bavaria and neighboring regions. Munich Airport has been participating in this initiative since 2013 by offering guided environmental tours both inside and outside the airport grounds. The tours showcase technical facilities such as combined heat and power plants, LED lighting, PCA systems, and monitoring stations for aircraft noise, air quality, and water management. In addition, participants learn how Munich Airport promotes nature conservation: visitors tour the site to see habitat management, bird protection measures, and ecological compensation areas.

Visit BayernTour Natur website

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