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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Releases Annual ESG Report

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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport today released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining the airport's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, community investment, innovation and accountability while delivering safe, efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure for Toronto and beyond.
Aerial photo of downtown Toronto with Billy Bishop Airport in the background

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport today released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, outlining the airport’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, community investment, innovation and accountability while delivering safe, efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure for Toronto and beyond.

“As a waterfront airport in the heart of Canada’s largest city, we have a responsibility to balance connectivity, economic growth and environmental stewardship,” said RJ Steenstra, President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Port Authority, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. “From supporting electric aviation and reducing emissions to investing in community partnerships and enhancing passenger experience, the initiatives highlighted in this report demonstrate how Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is building a more sustainable, resilient and innovative transportation system for future generations.”

The 2025 ESG Report highlights Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, community investment and responsible operations, including:

  • Maintaining Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation and avoiding more than 25,900 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through its partnership with Bullfrog Power.
  • Diverting 100 per cent of airport operational waste from landfill through a waste-to-energy program while advancing AI-enabled waste diversion initiatives.
  • Supporting the future of sustainable aviation through a demonstration flight of BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA aircraft, the installation of Canada’s first BETA aircraft charger, and joining the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility organization.
  • Contributing more than $260,000 to charitable and community initiatives and helping raise more than $100,000 for Hope Air through the annual Haul for Hope campaign.
  • Welcoming more than 18,000 visitors during Doors Open Toronto and launching Perspectives, a new public art program that strengthens community connections.
  • Reinforcing its position as Canada’s most walkable airport, with 55 per cent of passengers choosing to take transit, use the free shuttle, walk or bike from the airport.
  • Continuing robust noise monitoring, environmental research and community engagement initiatives to support transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s annual ESG Report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and reflects performance from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

The full report is available at billybishopairport.com.