Fun Facts

Vision - Be an innovation leader throughout the aviation industry and inspire action in the Tampa Bay community. Mission - Create a sustainable and resilient organization through intentional and responsible leadership, empowerment, and action.
 
Resource Management:
  • Energy:
  1. Achieved 99% reduction in natural gas usage since 2018
  2. Decreased Energy Use Intensity (EUI) by 11% across terminal and airsides since 2018
  3. 2MW solar array produces the equivalent to the energy usage of 150-200 homes per year
  • Water:
  1. Began using reclaimed water in 2009 for landscape irrigation and cooling towers
  2. 66 million gallons average per year, the equivalent of 100 Olympic-sized swimming pools
  3. Reduced potable water consumption by 60% since 2018, achieving SMP goal
  • Waste:
  1. Maintained a waste diversion rate of 15% per passenger since 2014
  2. Continued partnership with concessionares on food and good donation programs
  3. 100% of solid waste generated at TPA goes to City of Tampa's "Waste-to-Energy" facility
Sustainable Engagement:
  • Community:
  1. Raised over $165k in annual giving to United Way Suncoast
  2. Record breaking registration rate for "5k on the Runway" event
  • Organizational:
  1. Achieved "Tampa Bay Top Workplace" in 2025
  2. 94% employee response rate for "Annual Workplace Experience Survey"
Adaptation and Mitigation
  • Building & Infrastructure:
  1. Updated internal Sustainable Design Criteria Manual
  2. Master Plan Phase 1 projects achieved Envision Verified Award
  3. SkyCenter One office building achieved LEED-Platinum (core+shell)
  • Resilience:
  1. 2019 Resilience Action Plan (RAP) addresses 1,000+ weather-related scenarios at TPA
  2. Nearing 50% completion of RAP primary action items (10) since 2022 
Transportation:
  • Clean Fuels:
  1. 40% of Bus Fleet are alternative fuel; 20% of light-duty general fleet
  2. Increased EV options at Rental Car Center
  • Mobility:
  1. Increased bus routes to TPA through MP1 and Villages Bus Shuttle program
  2. Certified Bike-Friendly Business
Awards:
  • 2016, 2024: Airport Council International's Environmental Achievement Award
  • 2019, 2022, 2023: Sustany Foundation's Sustainable Business Award
  • 2022, 2023: Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation's Waste Management Award
  • 2022, 2023, 2024: Airports Going Green Sustainable Infrastructure and Program Award(s)
  • 2023, 2024, 2025: Florida Airport Council's Environmental and Sustainability Award(s)
  • 2024: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council - Build Environment Award
  • 2025: The Planning Commission - Planning & Design Award