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“As our business grows, we are ever conscious that we have a responsibility to the communities we serve around the world. Aviation and travel services as an industry can make a real contribution towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group. “
The report, audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), presents environmental performance data and environmental sustainability initiatives from a range of Group activities covering airline operations, dnata’s cargo and ground handling businesses and other commercial activities on the ground such as engineering and catering. In addition to presenting the overall environmental impact the report aims to identify and feature best practices from across the Group’s workforce.
According to the report one of the most significant developments of the year are; firstly, the installation of a one megawatt array of solar photovoltaic panels at the state of the art Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre in partnership with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Second, replacement of lights used for aircraft cabin maintenance with energy saving LED lights by Emirates Engineering and a comprehensive refurbishment of Emirates’ London office with a focus on energy efficiency leading to an overall reduction of 60% in electricity consumption. Third, dnata’s cargo operations in Brisbane and Sydney achieved a reduction in power consumption through energy efficiency best practices and by upgrading their lighting systems. Fourth, in addition to supporting ongoing wildlife conservation efforts in Dubai and Australia, Emirates partnered with United for Wildlife to raise awareness about the devastating effects that illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products is having on the survival of some of the planet’s most endangered animals.
Source: travelnewsdigest.in