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Cathay Cargo is advancing
sustainability efforts via multiple
measures, including adopting 50
percent recycled plastic cargo
sheets at Cathay Cargo Terminal.
"Developed with supplier collaboration
and rigorous testing, this solution
minimises reliance on virgin plastics,"
says Owen. "We also recycle 100
percent of plastic sheets from import
shipments, supporting a circular
economy. Additionally, our participation
in the IATA Environmental Assessment
to ensure product integrity throughout practices, adds Panicker. Some of the (IEnvA) programme sets globally
the supply chain. "Our refrigerated measures include: recognized sustainability standards.
containers represent the pinnacle • Optimised refrigeration systems: "Our corporate sustainable aviation
of temperature-controlled transport GMR Aero Cargo Logistics uses fuel (SAF) programme, among the first
technology, featuring advanced energy-efficient refrigeration systems in Asia, enables corporate customers
temperature and relative humidity in the export terminal. These systems to support flights with SAF, reducing
control settings," says Agarwal. "We've are designed to maintain precise Scope 3 emissions and meeting
implemented comprehensive remote temperature controls while minimising sustainability goals like the Science
monitoring systems that provide energy consumption. Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SAF,
continuous visibility of container • Green building practices: The facility made from renewable sources,
conditions, ensuring temperature incorporates environmental-friendly can cut carbon emissions by up to
reliability throughout the journey. Our designs such as improved insulation in 80 percent over conventional fuel.
commitment to innovation extends to cold rooms and energy-efficient lighting Furthermore, our cargo customers
specialised container types designed (e.g., LED lighting), which reduce overall can offset the carbon emissions
to maximise product shelf life for fresh power usage. of their shipments through our Fly
and frozen cargo. We also manage • Green energy: RGIA purchases Greener carbon-offset programme."
all necessary certifications, including 100 percent green energy from the Etihad Cargo tackles the challenge
phytosanitary certificates, certificates Government of Telangana. of sustainability in handling perishables
of origin and health certifications, Hyderabad Airport encourages through innovative practices and
ensuring seamless compliance with the use of sustainable packaging strategic partnerships. Panza says:
regulatory requirements." materials, including reusable or "We promote sustainable packaging by
Panza of Etihad Cargo adds: biodegradable containers and encouraging the use of eco-friendly,
"Key technologies include real-time insulated packaging, for perishable recyclable materials, exemplified
monitoring through IoT sensors, which shipments. This reduces reliance on by our collaboration with Tyvek for
track temperature, humidity, and single-use plastics and non-recyclable fully recyclable W20 thermal covers.
location and provide immediate alerts materials, says Panicker. Advanced route optimisation reduces
for any deviations. Predictive analytics Adani Airports is committed to fuel consumption and emissions,
further support risk management by minimise environmental footprint ensuring timely deliveries with a lower
identifying potential issues like delays through energy-efficient operations, environmental impact. By reducing lead
or temperature fluctuations and waste reduction and sustainable times through streamlined operations
enabling proactive responses. With practices, adds the spokesperson. "The and pre-clearance processes with
these technologies integrated into following sustainable measures have government bodies, we minimise
our initiatives like Fresh Corridor 2.0, been taken: delays, cut handling time, and reduce
Etihad Cargo ensures that perishables • Replacement of diesel conveyors by environmental impact. Additionally, our
arrive fresh and in optimal condition, electric conveyors; partnerships with suppliers, customers
meeting customer expectations and • Replacement of battery operated tugs and global organisations support
industry standards." by electric tugs; sustainable practices across the supply
• Usage of battery operated forklifts in chain, aligning with international
Sustainability - is it even place of diesel forklifts; and environmental goals. These strategies
a challenge? • Usage of energy efficient lighting uphold the integrity of perishable
Hyderabad Airport handles challenges systems, reducing noise and CO2 goods while strengthening our
of sustainability through various emissions during cargo handling." commitment to sustainability." 
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