dnata has become the first ground services provider in Europe to receive IATA’s environmental management certification.
The company said this latest recognition highlights its “dedication to implementing robust sustainability initiatives”.
The certification was awarded for dnata’s sustainability practices and efforts at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification programme developed to independently assess the commitment of stakeholders – such as airlines, airports, cargo handlers, freight forwarders and ramp handlers – to continuously improve their environmental and sustainability performance.
Jan van Anrooy, managing director of dnata Netherlands, said: “We are proud to be the first ground handler to earn the prestigious IEnvA certification in Europe.
“This accomplishment reflects our team’s dedication to environmental efficiency and our consistent efforts to contribute to dnata’s global decarbonisation journey.”
He added that dnata “will continue investing in infrastructure, equipment and process improvement to further reduce our environmental footprint”.
In recent years, dnata Netherlands has invested in the electrification of its ground handling fleet to reduce emissions.
Currently, more than 70 per cent of its GSE fleet is powered by electricity or solar energy, with the remainder operating on 100 per cent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel.
Rafael Schvartzman, regional vice president for Europe at IATA, said: “We congratulate dnata Netherlands on becoming the first ground and cargo handler in Europe to achieve full IEnvA registration.
“This significant milestone demonstrates dnata Schiphol’s commitment to sustainable aviation and environmental excellence.
“By adhering to global environmental standards and best practices, dnata Schiphol is setting a strong example for the industry.”
