LAWA 2022 Sustainability Report
Sustainable Construction Practices LAWA continued work on numerous sustainable construction projects at LAX and VNY in 2022. VNY completed runway work using recycled materials and light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, while LAX made significant steps towards completing projects such as the APM and ConRAC which will increase the quantity of sustainable buildings at LAX. Recently completed projects at LAX, such as the Economy Parking Facility and West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal (formerly Midfield Satellite Concourse North), received awards and recognition for innovation in design. E LAX All LAX Delta Skyway at LAX Delta and LAWA are jointly investing
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Delta Skyway at LAX ©LAWA
Project Highlights Anticipated to be completed 18 months early 3.2 million labor hours spent 31% of total labor hours from local hires 29% of spending with diverse suppliers All building systems meet CalGreen 2016 standards and will be LEED Silver Certified Key Sustainability Features Low-flow water fixtures Use of low-emitting materials for interior spaces for good indoor air quality Implementation of a cool roof to reduce heat island effects and maximize air conditioning energy use
$2.3 billion at LAX to build a new state-of-the- art terminal by merging Terminals 2 & 3, and connecting the new terminal to Tom Bradley International Terminal. The new terminal will provide upgrades and enhancements to the customer experience. Passengers will have the opportunity to qualify with the TSA to use the latest facial recognition technology for a “hands- free” experience for departures from LAX. The project is scheduled for completion in 2023. The Delta Terminal 2/3 Connection project recycled over 75% of construction waste
construction projects are required to achieve a minimum of LEED Silver Certification from United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
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