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JFK T1, The New Terminal One
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Impact

ESG

The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport proudly introduces its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting a bold commitment to sustainability, innovation, and responsible infrastructure development. As one of the nation’s most ambitious airport redevelopment projects at one of the world’s busiest international gateways, sustainability is embedded into every phase of the New Terminal One, from design and construction to long-term operations and passenger experience.

By integrating smart technology, resilient design, workforce inclusion, and environmental stewardship, the New Terminal One at JFK is setting a new benchmark for sustainable airport development while redefining the future of international travel in New York City.

Learn More: ESG Report
Rooftop solar array under construction on the New Terminal One

2024–2025 ESG Highlights

* Unless otherwise indicated, data points are as of June 30, 2025.

Clean & Reliable Energy

  • One of the largest rooftop solar arrays in NYC, estimated to generate up to

    7.7 MW

    of renewable energy

  • 6fuel cells onsite, with a total generation capacity of

    2.76 MW

Resilient Design

  • Terminal designed to withstand adverse weather, including flooding, storms, extreme temperatures, and snowfall

  • Terminal equipped to handle power and water disruptions through backup storage systems and a microgrid that can withstand

    50%

    of projected energy demand for 2050

Waste & Resource Efficiency

  • 288,000+

    tons of construction waste diverted through recycling since 2023

  • Rainwater harvesting system estimated to collect

    50%+

    of rooftop runoff

Health & Safety

  • 360+

    safety inspections completed in 2024; identified 1,600+ potential hazards with a 100% closure rate for corrective actions

  • 3,000+

    workers participated in the Safety Takes Flight incentive program in 2024; 1,500+ received performance-based awards

  • 3.88

    TRIR for 2024

Community Engagement & Philanthropy

  • $1.72 million

    to 67 community organizations across 42 community events

  • Contributed a significant portion to the JFK Redevelopment Community Development Fund

Responsible Governance & Financing

  • 10

    Executive Committee members: 60% female, 40% ethnically diverse committee

  • Board of Directors’ Audit Committee provides ESG oversight

  • Issued a total of

    3.92 billion

    in Green Bonds in 2024-2025

Supplier Diversification & Localization

  • $1.2 billion

    contracts awarded to MWBE firms

  • 20%

    of the construction workforce are skilled local workers

  • 24

    MWBE events sponsored, supporting 8,000+ diverse and local businesses

Empowered Workforce

  • 48

    total employees; deployed a new learning management system

  • 100%

    employee participation in performance reviews

Three community members holding a copy of the By New York, For the World magazine

By New York, For the World

We are excited to share By New York, For the World, our magazine that highlights the stories of New Yorkers who are helping us build a transformational gateway for New York and our nation. Flip through the pages to learn about the local businesses, artists and vendors who are part of our terminal like no other.

Learn More: Read the Magazine