Swissport Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Average
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Swissport's score of 61 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Swissport's reported carbon emissions
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 indicates a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Swissport has set ambitious climate targets, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Near-term goals include a 51% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce 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. Long-term, Swissport targets a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Swissport's commitment to sustainable practices in the air freight transportation and logistics sector. The data is sourced directly from Swissport International AG, with no cascading from a parent organization.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Swissport's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Swissport has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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