dnata Enhances Environmental Efficiency with Major Fleet Upgrade in Brazil
Ground services provider adds 24 electric tugs to São Paulo fleet
(IN SHORT) dnata has added 24 electric tugs to its fleet at São Paulo International Airport, investing US$ 1.7 million to reduce carbon emissions by over 420 tonnes annually. CEO Phil McGrane highlighted the initiative’s role in enhancing service and safety while cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Operating at 29 airports in Brazil, dnata is phasing out diesel engines in favor of electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered vehicles, and optimizing fuel consumption through advanced tracking and driver training. In 2023-24, dnata significantly reduced its carbon intensity across its global operations.
(PRESS RELEASE) São Paulo, Brazil, 2024-Aug-2 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has added 24 electric tugs to its ground support equipment fleet at São Paulo International Airport (GRU), investing US$ 1.7 million. This upgrade will reduce carbon emissions by over 420 tonnes annually, equivalent to driving 1.7 million kilometers in a petrol-powered car.
Phil McGrane, CEO of dnata Brazil, emphasized the importance of this investment in enhancing service quality and safety while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. dnata, operating at 29 airports in Brazil and serving over 15 airlines, handles more than 200,000 aircraft turnarounds annually with a team of 5,000 local aviation professionals.
The company is committed to improving environmental efficiency globally, with a strategy to phase out diesel engines in favor of hybrid, electric, or hydrogen-powered vehicles. dnata monitors fuel consumption with Vehicle Tracking Management systems, optimizes logistics to minimize travel distances, and promotes responsible driver behavior through training and awareness.
dnata reported significant environmental performance improvements for the financial year 2023-24, reducing carbon intensity by over 8% in airport operations, 22% in travel, and 26% in catering. Established in 1959, dnata operates in over 30 countries, handling over 778,000 aircraft turns, 2.9 million tonnes of cargo, and 123 million meals in the last financial year.
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