Swissport International Ltd., headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading provider of ground and cargo handling services in the aviation industry. Founded in 1996, Swissport has established a strong presence in over 300 locations across 50 countries, serving more than 850 client companies, including major airlines and freight forwarders. The company excels in offering a comprehensive range of services, including passenger services, ramp handling, and cargo management. Swissport's commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction sets it apart in a competitive market. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Swissport has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for service quality and safety. As a key player in the aviation support sector, Swissport continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and investments in technology, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry.
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Swissport's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Swissport reported total carbon emissions of approximately 364,274,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 386,544,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The emissions breakdown for 2024 includes 114,964,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 49,621,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 199,689,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Swissport has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. They have established a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51% by 2032, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities by 51% and from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 30% within the same timeframe. The company is also focused on electrifying its fleet as a key strategy to achieve these targets, which are aligned with the 1.5°C climate goal. Overall, Swissport is committed to reducing absolute emissions by 90% across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action in the air freight transportation and logistics sector.
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2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 114,254,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 47,548,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 214,434,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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