Environmental initiatives

As a global operator of facilities servicing the aviation industry, we have an opportunity to make a significant positive impact on our environment.

dnata have a strong focus on energy efficiency and increasing the use of renewable energy across our facilities. In 2025/26, we expanded renewable energy use across our network during the year. Onsite solar systems generated 5,126 MWh, with a further 24,564 MWh purchased through renewable electricity tariffs. As a result, 15% of our global energy consumption was sourced from renewables. Rooftop solar projects were operational in Australia, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Singapore, the Philippines and the UK. Construction was completed at dnata Cargo Dubai and dnata Zanzibar. In the Netherlands, we transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at our new cargo warehouse and dnata Catering Australia also began a phased transition to 100% renewable power in Melbourne over 3 years.

In alignment with our focus on governance, we actively pursue certifications and accreditations that allow us to enhance our environmental processes and create natural checks and balances within our procedures.

dnata’s decarbonisation plan focuses on four key strategic elements: fleet transformation, operational efficiency, alternative fuel adoption and renewable energy expansion.

We are progressively phasing out diesel-powered GSE and transitioning to hybrid, electric or, in the near-future, hydrogen-powered alternatives, subject to the availability of airport infrastructure, suitable equipment and energy supply in the market.

In 2025-26, dnata expanded the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Rome Fiumicino, increased biodiesel and ethanol blends in Brazil. As a result, 8.3% of dnata’s fuel consumption comes from renewable sources.

In order to track our environmental footprint, we are developing a comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap, identifying committed, potential and possible projects across all business units. We are also using scenario planning to test delivery against potential constraints, including infrastructure delays and market shifts, so we can adapt quickly and maintain momentum.

Decreasing waste generation across our business is a fundamental behaviour we are working to change. Whether it’s through implementing innovative technology to manage food waste or embedding paperless processes, we are targeting waste reduction where operationally feasible.

dnata Cargo in the UK has invested in handheld tablets & whiteboard technology to manage efficient, safe and paper-free cargo operations, while dnata Catering Australia has designed its own application to manage airline menus remotely in kitchen spaces and remove the reliance on paper systems.