Sustainability
At Swissport, sustainability means constantly improving in the interest of our stakeholders. We aim at keeping the environment safe, our employees healthy and our communities prosperous.
Our commitment to ESG
Making sustainability happen
Swissport is committed to sustainable business practices and puts ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) at the core of its strategy. As the global leader in aviation ground services, we recognize our responsibility in helping to transform the industry, also in ESG terms. We believe that sustainability is a key opportunity to make our business more resilient. Sustainability done well will benefit our stakeholders and will be a competitive advantage. We have high ESG ambitions with concrete goals to ensure we make sustainability happen at Swissport and for the industry.
Swissport’s three ESG pillars
People, Planet, Policy
We have defined our ESG strategy and plan based on extensive stakeholder engagement and through an assessment of what is material in our lines of business. We have brought this strategy to life through three central pillars: People (Social), Planet (Environmental), and Policy (Governance). Each pillar corresponds with a component of the ESG framework. We set an overall ambition as well as targets for each of these areas and are working relentlessly toward achieving our goals.
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Operational sustainability
Embedding expertise across operations
Sustainability at Swissport is driven by expertise across our operations, ensuring environmental and social considerations are part of how we work, make decisions, and deliver services. We build this capability through targeted training via the Swissport Academy, ensuring consistent understanding across roles and regions.
Our approach is guided by materiality assessments and frameworks that define the topics most relevant to our business and stakeholders, helping us focus on the areas with the greatest impact.
Sustainability performance
Measuring progress toward net-zero
Swissport manages sustainability performance through consistent measurement, monitoring, and oversight across its global operations. We track Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in line with internationally recognised frameworks, including SBTi-validated targets and ISO 14001 certification, ensuring a consistent approach across all locations. Standardised audits and governance processes support alignment across our network and drive continuous environmental improvement, embedding sustainability into daily operations.
Collaboration for sustainable aviation
Working across the value chain
Sustainability in aviation depends on coordinated action across the value chain. Swissport works with airlines, airports, suppliers, and industry partners to support more responsible and efficient operations. These collaborations help align standards, improve transparency, and drive progress on shared sustainability goals.
We also participate in industry initiatives and include sustainability criteria in procurement and partnership decisions to support responsible decision-making across our operations.
Certifications & recognitions
ISAGO
ISO
Ecovadis Platinum
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