Punta Cana Airport Receives Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3 for Its Environmental Management
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. — Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) announces that it has obtained Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3, an international recognition that endorses its commitment to environmental stewardship, emissions reduction, and transparency in its operations.
This milestone consolidates Punta Cana Airport as a benchmark for sustainability in the Caribbean region, reflecting responsible management and a conscious approach to its environmental impact, aligned with international best practices within the airport industry.
Since its inception, Punta Cana Airport has embraced sustainability as a fundamental pillar of its development model, integrating it as a key criterion in operational management, infrastructure planning, and its long-term growth vision.
The achievement of this accreditation is the result of the collective efforts of the entire airport community, including airlines, operators, suppliers, strategic partners, and institutional stakeholders, who have joined forces to advance toward a more sustainable operating model.
“This recognition is the result of the commitment and collaboration of all the stakeholders that make up our airport community. It demonstrates that when we work in alignment, it is possible to generate a positive and lasting impact,” said Giovanni Rainieri, Airside Operations Director at Punta Cana International Airport.
With this new milestone, Punta Cana Airport reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting initiatives that contribute to a more responsible, transparent, and resilient aviation industry, both in the Caribbean and Latin America.
About Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Inaugurated in 1983, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the world’s first privately owned international commercial airport and the busiest and most connected airport in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. It connects 81 international airports in 26 countries and handles approximately eight million passengers annually.
The airport features two runways, 41 boarding gates, 45 aircraft parking positions, and four VIP lounges. It also operates its own Recycling and Incineration Center, where approximately 60% of the waste generated by airport operations is processed.
PUJ has been recognized for eight consecutive years (2015–2023) by Airports Council International (ACI) as “Best Airport by Size and Region” in the 5–15 million passenger category for the Caribbean and Latin America. It also holds Level 3 certification under ACI’s Customer Experience Accreditation Program and a 4-Star SKYTRAX certification, the global benchmark for airport service quality, operational efficiency, and passenger experience. In addition, the airport has achieved Level 3 Carbon Accreditation and has twice received ACI’s “Best Hygiene Measures by Region” award, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence, health safety, and passenger experience. For more information, visit: www.puntacanainternationalairport.com
