dnata has become the first combined air services provider to receive the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) environmental management certification.
In a statement, dnata noted that this is a recognition of its commitment to sustainability across its diverse portfolio of businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) is a certification program developed to independently assess the commitment of aviation stakeholders, such as airlines, airports, cargo handling facilities, freight forwarders, and ramp handlers, to continuously improve their environmental and sustainability performance.
dnata noted that IATA's comprehensive evaluation encompassed 74 mandatory and all three optional modules, rigorously assessing dnata's sustainability practices and efforts across its extensive operations in the UAE.
In addition to its corporate Headquarters, ground handling and cargo businesses, dnata's airport hospitality brand, marhaba, and inflight catering joint venture, Alpha Flight Services (Alpha), have also been certified through IEnvA's hospitality module.
DUBZ, dnata's baggage technology and logistics company, also received the certification.
"We are immensely proud to be the first combined air services provider to achieve the full scope of the IEnvA certification in the UAE," said Steve Allen, CEO of dnata Group.
"This accomplishment speaks volumes about our team's dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices across our operations. We will continue our investments in people, infrastructure and equipment to maximise environmental efficiency," he added.
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Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Economist, commended dnata.
"I would like to extend my most sincere congratulations to dnata for achieving full IEnvA Certification in the UAE. This is a remarkable achievement that reflects their unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices," Thomsen said.
dnata recently announced that it is on track to reduce its carbon footprint and waste to landfill by 20% by 2024 as part of its two-year green operations strategy.
Previously, the company committed US$ 100 million to implement green technology and initiatives across its businesses to achieve its strategic objectives.
The company's key initiatives include continued significant investment in infrastructure, green ground support solutions and process improvement.
The global air and travel services provider handled over 710,000 aircraft turns and moved over 2.7 million tonnes of cargo in the fiscal year 2022-2023.