Menzies Aviation is helping raise the green stakes for ground handlers working in air cargo with the approval of its science-based targets to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by 2045.
The ground services provider said that its decarbonisation targets had been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
These targets include a 50% near-term reduction in scope one and two GHG emissions by 2030 from its 2022 baseline, plus in scope 3 GHG emissions of between 30% and 42% within the same timeframe.
Menzies’ 2021 "All In" plan includes goals across the environment, people, safety and ethics. The plan is designed to drive positive change and progress Menzies' material ESG priorities.
Since the launch of its All In plan, Menzies has invested in the transition to electric and lower emission Ground Support Equipment (GSE) where airport infrastructure allows. In its 2023 Annual Review & Sustainability Report, the handler announced 17% of all GSE equipment was electric across the business, increasing to 42% in Europe, demonstrating its progress ahead of its goal of 25% by 2025.
Menzies' investment in solar panels, smart building technologies and circular cargo packaging solutions is further aiding emissions reductions. Separately, its work with the Climate Impact Partner’s Million Mangroves project continues to demonstrate its commitment to tackling climate change through the removal of carbon from the atmosphere and the restoration of ecosystems.
John Geddes, chief governance & sustainability officer & company secretary, said: “We are thrilled to announce that our 2045 net zero targets have been approved by the SBTi, making us the first major aviation services provider to achieve this important validation.
"Decarbonisation is an imperative for a sustainable aviation future - one we are committed to achieving with our net-zero targets, but there are many other facets to our All In plan that will deliver value for our business and stakeholders and support our growth in a sustainable way well into the future.”
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a corporate climate action organisation that enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate crisis. It defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies’ targets.
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