Quiport’s water management at Quito Airport receives the “Punto Azul” award from the Ministry of the Environment
In a context where sustainability is increasingly a priority, Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport becomes the first airport in the country to receive the Punto Azul distinction, awarded by the Ministry of the Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE), in recognition of Corporación Quiport water management efforts within airport operations, promoting ecosystem conservation, environmental restoration, and efficient water use.
🔹 Among the main actions supporting this distinction are:
- Wastewater treatment, with 99% efficiency in removing contaminants.
- Rainwater collection and management, as a preventative measure against flooding and as a tool for adaptation to climate change.
- Water reuse in cleaning processes at the waste management center.
🌱 One of the most significant initiatives is the 17-hectare rainwater reservoir, a nature-based solution that allows for water storage and, at the same time, mitigates operational risks by reducing the presence of wildlife in critical areas, strengthening airport security.
📣 Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Corporación Quiport, stated:
“Receiving the Punto Azul award is a profound honor for us because it represents much more than an award: it is a testament to our committed and consistent environmental management at Quito International Airport. At Quiport, sustainability is a daily practice that guides every one of our decisions. Water is a vital resource that we must protect. This recognition motivates us to continue working with respect for nature and a firm commitment to the future.”
📣 María Luisa Cruz, Minister of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition
“Today we proudly celebrate that Quiport is the first company in the airport sector to receive the Punto Azul. This is, without a doubt, a milestone for the country. We congratulate Quiport and its technical and management team for achieving this distinction, which is not only an institutional award, but a concrete expression of co-responsibility between the State, the productive sector, and citizens.”
The Punto Azul recognition, valid for two years, reaffirms Quiport’s commitment to environmentally responsible management, aligned with the highest international sustainability standards in the airport industry. This distinction highlights an operating model where water conservation is not only a technical practice, but also a strategic decision.
🌍Because flying into the future also means caring for the planet.