The New Terminal One at JFK 2024/2025 ESG Report

The New Terminal One at JFK 2024/2025 ESG Report covers sustainable airport infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, construction waste, water efficiency, worker safety, local economic development and responsible financing. The inaugural report tracks ESG progress during Phase A construction, including the terminal’s microgrid, MWBE and local supplier programs, green bonds and preparations for operations beginning in 2026.

The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport202622 Sept 2026

PublisherThe New Terminal One at JFK International Airport

Year2026

RegionUS

FormatPDF, 6.3 MB

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Key Takeaways

The New Terminal One’s onsite microgrid will include up to 7.7 MWDC of rooftop solar capacity and six fuel cells with 2.76 MW of combined generation capacity, supporting clean energy and resilience during grid disruptions.
The project reports a 97% construction waste diversion rate, exceeding the Port Authority’s 90% requirement, with more than 288,000 tonnes of construction waste diverted through recycling since 2023.
The terminal has a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 80% by 2050 from a 2006 baseline, alongside investments in solar power, energy-efficient building systems and an all-electric ground support equipment fleet.
More than $1.2 billion in contracts had been awarded to Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, alongside over $500 million awarded to local businesses, supporting the project’s supplier diversity and local economic development goals.
The New Terminal One issued a combined $3.92 billion in green bonds during 2024–2025 to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency and other environmentally responsible infrastructure.