OMA's 13 airports achieve Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 2.

• After just one year of receiving Level 1 accreditation, OMA advances its commitment to efficiently manage its airports, meeting environmental objectives.
• This accreditation is considered the only global airport industry standard that recognizes efforts to manage and reduce carbon emissions.

Mexico City, Mexico, January 16, 2024.- Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, OMA, reports that its 13 airports have achieved Level 2 accreditation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, solidifying its leadership in environmental management.

The carbon footprint accreditation program, led by Airports Council International (ACI), aims to reduce the carbon footprint in the airport industry. Globally, more than 554 airports are part of this program.

To achieve Level 2, airports must demonstrate effective carbon management procedures, including setting clear objectives and demonstrating a reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. OMA highlights that:

• It has a robust environmental policy for the development of airports with quality infrastructure and services, focused on mitigating environmental impact.
• Defines key actions to optimize electrical energy and fuels the consumption.
• Implements effective procedures for carbon emissions management in all operations.
• Maintains rigorous monitoring and control of key systems, including cooling, lighting, power generation, and electrical and fuel consumption.
• Conducts awareness campaigns among employees to promote environmental consciousness.

Strategic commitment to the environment

Aligned with VINCI Airports' environmental policy, OMA takes actions to reduce carbon emissions while preserving biodiversity, natural areas, and protecting natural resources where it operates. This includes deploying technologies that save energy and/or reduce the use of fossil fuels, thereby reducing carbon emissions.

Committed to identifying and investigating eligible green projects, in 2021 OMA issued debt in the Mexican market specifically focused on sustainable projects. In line with its carbon reduction strategy, in 2022, OMA launched the Sustainability-Linked Bond Framework (SLB Framework), complementary to the green bond, to link sustainable goals with its corporate and financial strategy: in 2022, it placed long-term bonds totaling Ps.4 billion, and in 2023, Ps.3.2 billion, both linked to sustainability in the Mexican market; making OMA the first airport group in Latin America and the second globally to issue such a bond.

Clear actions for efficient airports

OMA has defined key actions that have made positive contributions to the environment. In 2022, solar panels were successfully installed at all airports, generating approximately 18% of the total electrical consumption for the year. Additionally, battery banks were implemented at various airports, an innovative technology project that operates in conjunction with photovoltaic cells to store energy.

Combined with the wind energy contract and other energy efficiency measures, in 2022, 95% of OMA's electricity consumption came from clean energy sources. These initiatives resulted in a 48% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions (tons of CO2 equivalent) compared to those emitted in 2021.

"We are proud that our operations are geared towards fostering a comprehensive positive impact on mobility, managing our operations and airports sustainably and people-centrically, creating benefits for the communities and environments in which we operate," declared Ricardo Dueñas, CEO of OMA.

OMA commits to continuing managing its airports by implementing measures to reduce and counteract the impacts of operations. This will be carried out through strategic investments aligned with the progressive decarbonization of their operations.