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March 26, 2022

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(Los Angeles, CA) Tonight, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will turn off its iconic gateway pylons in recognition of Earth Hour. The airport will join hundreds of landmarks, cities and organizations around the world to raise awareness of climate change and highlight Los Angeles World Airports' (LAWA) ongoing commitment to sustainable operations.

The pylons, which line 1.5 miles of Century Boulevard, and grow in height from 25 to 60 feet before culminating in a ring of 100-foot columns at the entrance to LAX, will be lit green before going dark, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in unison with lights at other city-owned buildings and famed structures across Los Angeles and around the world.

Lighting required for public safety will not be turned off during the event and airport operations will not be affected.

"Los Angeles World Airports is once again proud to join with communities and organizations across the world in celebrating Earth Hour," said Justin Erbacci, Chief Executive Officer, LAWA. "Sustainability is at the foundation of how we build, operate and maintain our airports, and we will continue our leadership role in driving our industry to a cleaner, more sustainable future."

LAWA is committed to eliminating its carbon footprint from airport operations at LAX and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as part of its "Boldly Moving to Zero" plan. Under the plan, both airports will achieve net zero potable water consumed for non-potable uses and zero carbon emissions from LAWA operations by 2045. LAWA is also committed to using 100% renewable electricity by 2045.

Throughout the pandemic, LAWA has worked to advance sustainability across many facets of airport operations including these notable achievements:

Air Quality

• As of February, all four fixed base operators at VNY offer sustainable aviation fuel for aviators. It is available from Castle & Cooke Aviation, Jet Aviation, Signature Flight Support and Clay Lacy Aviation, and provides a significant reduction in carbon emissions over its lifecycle when compared to conventional jet fuel.
• In 2021, new electric vehicle (EV) chargers were installed at LAX in Parking Structures 1, 5 and 6, and in the new LAX Economy Parking facility, bringing the total number to 265 chargers. LAWA plans to install 400 additional chargers in Central Terminal Area garages and an additional 500 chargers at LAX Economy Parking. VNY currently offers more than 100 new EV chargers for use by guests and employees, with 80 additional chargers planned for future installation.
• In March 2021, LAWA announced its membership in The Good Traveler, a program that offers guests the option to purchase offsets that negate the harmful effects of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aircraft. Offset your next trip from LAX or VNY and learn more about the program at thegoodtraveler.org.

Energy Management

• As of January, LAWA and the Inglewood Unified School District have completed sound insulation work at Beulah-Payne Elementary School, Oak Street K-8 School and Woodworth-Monroe TK-8 Academy, as well as Phase 1 of work at Morningside High School, as part of LAWA's sound insulation program. In addition to the benefit of reduced noise, the insulated schools will also benefit from lower electricity consumption as a result of improved insulation, further reducing GHG emissions from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• In September 2021, LAX's new West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal earned Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The facility, which was designed and constructed in accordance with LAWA's Sustainable Design and Construction Policy, includes such energy-saving features as "cool" roofing and paving materials that reduce heat absorption; insulated glass that allows more daylight to enter the facility, which reduces lighting-related electricity consumption by 29%; efficient HVAC and smart interior lighting design systems.
• In 2020, LAWA reduced electricity consumption at LAX by 16,000 kilowatts as part of its participation the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) Demand Response program, a voluntary energy management program offering incentives for businesses that reduce utility usage during peak times.

Water Conservation

• Since 2021, LAWA and LADWP have worked to install 60 hydration stations throughout LAX that allow guests to refill their own water bottles. These stations complement a June 2021 approval by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners to phase out of single-use plastic bottles at LAX and VNY. Read our press release for more information about the single-use plastic bottle phase-out policy.
• In 2020, LAWA irrigated approximately 47% of landscaped areas it oversees at LAX with reclaimed water.
• In 2020, LAWA updated its Design and Construction Handbook to require all new buildings to be compatible with LAWA's design direction to use reclaimed water.

Landside Access Modernization Program Sustainability Features

• More than 14,000 solar panels have been installed as part of construction of LAX's Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility. Upon completion, the facility will generate more than 8,400 megawatt hours annually, which is enough to power 1,100 homes.
• In addition to reducing traffic, the future Automated People Mover (APM) train will leverage cutting-edge sustainability practices to reduce the airport area's carbon footprint. The system's fleet will consist of 44 cars that are fully electric, 98% recyclable and generate a portion of their own power through regenerative braking, while providing an industry-leading ride quality for users. The APM's command center and maintenance facility will generate nearly half of its power from solar energy and is designed to be LEED Gold Certified by the USGBC.

International Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 with a single lights-off event. Since then, it has grown into an observance recognized in 192 countries and territories with thousands of monuments turning off. The public and businesses are encouraged to participate by turning off non-essential lighting for one hour in support of actions to combat global warming and encourage a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. Learn more about Earth Hour here: https://www.earthhour.org/.

About Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is the City of Los Angeles department that owns and operates Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation airports, as well as aviation-related property in Palmdale. Both play an integral role in helping to meet the Southern California regional demand for passenger, cargo and general aviation service. Both airports make a distinct contribution to the strength of the system as it provides a high level of safety, security and service for its customers, communities and stakeholders. More information can be found at lawa.org.

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