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Evaluating airports' Sustainable Development Goals by using multi-criteria decision making methodologies
Vildan Durmaz1, Ebru Yazgan2, Elif Kiliç Delice3
1Department of Aviation Management, Eskisehir Technical University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Work (Reading, Mass.)
|October 9, 2023
Summary
This study identifies the most significant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for airports, finding SDG 8 to be paramount. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport excels in SDG integration and reporting.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Transportation Management
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- The aviation industry's growth presents environmental challenges, increasing pressure for airport sustainability.
- Airport sustainability demands a holistic approach integrating economic, social, environmental, and operational factors.
- The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a framework, yet effective integration by airports remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the significance of SDGs for airport operations and sustainability.
- To identify the airport that most effectively prioritizes and implements the SDGs.
- To apply Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methodologies for objective assessment.
Main Methods:
- A novel approach integrating Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment (WASPAS) was developed.
- SWARA was used to determine the relative importance and weights of SDGs within the airport context.
- WASPAS was employed to rank selected international airports based on their SDG performance.
Main Results:
- Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) was identified as the most significant for airports.
- Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) was found to be least relevant to airport sustainability.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport was ranked as the top-performing airport in SDG implementation.
Conclusions:
- The integrated SWARA-WASPAS methodology provides a robust framework for assessing airport sustainability and SDG alignment.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport demonstrates exemplary practices in integrating and reporting on SDGs.
- Prioritizing relevant SDGs, particularly SDG 8, is crucial for enhancing overall airport sustainability.
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