Climate Change Data

Menzies Aviation

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:89,842 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:69,424 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:20,418 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:9 tCO2e/year (Hire cars & personal vehicles)
Total Energy Consumption:370,606 KWh/year
Carbon Intensity:0.07 tCO2e/$000 revenue (2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Safety
  • People
  • Legal & Ethical
  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Increased electric GSE fleet by 7%
  • Compensated for 48% of 2021 global scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions through supporting offsetting projects.
  • Go Paperless initiative implemented to reduce paper usage.

Social Achievements

  • Launched global employee wellbeing campaigns and resources
  • Launched Women in Leadership programme
  • Global training compliance at 96%
  • Launched global whistleblowing platform SpeakUp

Governance Achievements

  • Became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact
  • Committed to setting Science Based Targets
  • Implemented Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Carbon neutral by 2033
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve margin north of 6%
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2033
Short-term Goals:
  • Grow electric GSE fleet by at least 5% in 2022
  • Increase hazards and near miss reporting

Environmental Challenges

  • Global talent shortages
  • Wage inflation
  • Cyber security threats
  • Insider threats
  • Operational safety risks due to high attrition rates
  • Sufficient financing
  • Governmental actions on climate change
  • Availability of zero/low carbon technologies
  • Global pandemics
  • Extreme events
  • Embedding values in new ventures
  • Supply chain resilience
Mitigation Strategies
  • Strong value proposition for employees, talent development, diverse recruitment
  • Wage cost monitoring, market benchmarking, collaboration with unions, cost recovery with customers
  • Investment in cybersecurity program, enhanced IT security standards and awareness
  • Employee vetting, network monitoring, enhanced security program, SpeakUp reporting facility
  • Executive management reviews, safety standards reinforcement, enhanced safety programs
  • Cash flow reviews, treasury committee oversight, monitoring banking covenants, interaction with pension fund trustees
  • Balanced portfolio, focus on emerging markets, carbon emission reduction
  • Investment in decarbonization technologies, collaboration with industry partners
  • Safety procedures, supply chain risk assessment, diversified operations
  • Risk monitoring, emergency response procedures, diversified operations
  • Strong leadership, inclusive culture, skills training, safety practices
  • Supply chain risk assessment, due diligence, resilience reviews with key suppliers

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Third Party Code of Conduct
  • Due diligence on suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Coastal flooding
  • Sea level rise
  • Heat stress
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing and taxes
  • Changing consumer attitudes
  • Decarbonization technology uncertainties
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Decarbonization actions
  • Access to grants and subsidies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, TCFD

Third-party Assurance: ITPEnergised

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives linked to carbon reduction, employee wellbeing, and community support

Awards & Recognition

  • GHI Sustainability Award Finalist

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:107,241 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:87,956 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:19,285 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:434,343 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.06 tCO2e/$000 revenue; 2.91 tCO2e/FTE in 2022.

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Safety
  • People
  • Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Added over 198 electric GSE to fleet in 2022.
  • Opened GSE refurbishment and repower workshop in Las Vegas.
  • Successfully used HVO as a diesel replacement in Sweden and the UK.
  • Installed solar panels on Prague office and cargo warehouse (expected 25% emissions reduction).

Social Achievements

  • Held first We Are Menzies Awards, receiving over 1,200 nominations.
  • Expanded Women in Leadership program (70+ participants).
  • Launched allyship campaign to support women and under-represented minorities.
  • Onboarded ~20 Ukrainian refugees, providing language training and support.

Governance Achievements

  • Successfully renewed IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration.
  • Implemented new Third Party Risk Management system.
  • Completed independent evaluation of global sanctions program.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero across all 3 scopes by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Min. 50% emissions reduction (scope 1 & 2) by 2030.
  • Min. 20% emissions reduction (scope 3) by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • 25% of global motorised GSE to be electric by 2025.
  • 15% paper reduction target in 2023.

Environmental Challenges

  • Difficult labor markets across the Americas.
  • Workforce shortages in Europe impacting operations.
  • Slow recovery in Africa.
  • Economic and geopolitical headwinds impacting airfreight volumes.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Ramped up recruitment in Europe.
  • Secured long-term airline partnerships in Europe (96% renewal rate).
  • Implemented global safety and security standards across NAS locations.
  • Strengthened relationships with freight customers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Third Party Code of Conduct
  • Contractual provisions on modern slavery and anti-bribery.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Coastal flooding
  • Sea level rise
  • Heat stress
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing
  • Changing consumer attitudes
  • Decarbonisation technology uncertainties
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Collaboration with partners
  • Access to grants and subsidies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UNGC, Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISAGO

Third-party Assurance: ESG360° and Hilltop Sustainability

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • SDG 13 (Climate Action)
  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
  • SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • SDG 15 (Life on Land)
  • SDG 2 (Zero Hunger)
  • SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
  • SDG 4 (Quality Education)
  • SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)
  • SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • SDG 14 (Life Below Water)

Initiatives align with various SDGs through emissions reduction, community investment, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and ethical business practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Electric GSE
  • Paperless flight packs
  • Warehouse management system

Awards & Recognition

  • International Air Cargo Handler of the Year
  • Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme (silver award)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:103,824 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:87,593 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:16,231 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:237,587 tCO2e/year (2022 baseline)
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:46,969 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.05 tCO2e/$000 revenue (2023)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • People
  • Safety
  • Ethics

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 3,417 tonnes CO2e compared to 2022 baseline.
  • Added over 340 electric GSE to fleet.
  • Achieved Carbon Management Level of ‘Leader’ in EcoVadis assessment.
  • Implemented biodegradable plastic wrap in US cargo operations, saving the equivalent of over 4 million water bottles from landfill.
  • Solar panels operational in Prague, expected 25% emissions reduction.

Social Achievements

  • Increased senior female leadership to 20% and middle leadership to 28%.
  • More than 100 participants completed Women in Leadership programme.
  • Improved voluntary staff turnover by over 12.6%.
  • 56% of employees would recommend Menzies as an employer.
  • Launched Station Manager’s Pledge to improve working conditions.

Governance Achievements

  • Successfully completed ISAGO HQ audit with zero findings.
  • Implemented improved Environmental Policy.
  • Submitted ESG targets to SBTi for approval.
  • Won ASA Most Innovative Company Award for All In Sustainability Plan.
  • Introduced new Risk Library for operational teams.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045.
Medium-term Goals:
  • 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030.
  • 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • 20% paper reduction by 2024.
  • 25% electric GSE globally by 2025.

Environmental Challenges

  • Labour shortages in certain locations.
  • Wage inflation.
  • Collapsing market demand and airfreight rates in freight forwarding.
  • Tight labour market impacting recruitment and retention.
  • Uncertainties around decarbonisation technologies.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on rewards, benefits, recognition, and employee retention.
  • Focus on productivity and new innovations.
  • Securing key contracts at favourable rates.
  • Exploring new opportunities with airports to reduce turnaround times.
  • Investing in technology and digitalisation (e.g., MACH system).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Modern slavery risk assessment for all suppliers; emissions data collected from top 50 suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Third Party Code of Conduct
  • Contractual provisions on modern slavery and ethical conduct
  • ESG criteria in supplier selection

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Coastal flooding
  • Sea level rise
  • Heat stress
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing
  • Changing consumer attitudes
  • Decarbonisation technology uncertainties
Opportunities
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Collaboration on sustainability initiatives
  • Access to grants and subsidies

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR), TCFD

Certifications: ISAGO, ISO 14001 (some locations), ISO 45001 (some locations)

Third-party Assurance: ESG360° (limited assurance), Hilltop Sustainability (invoice data verification)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 5
  • SDG 7
  • SDG 8
  • SDG 10
  • SDG 13
  • SDG 14
  • SDG 15
  • SDG 16

Initiatives aligned with various SDGs, including gender equality, affordable energy, economic growth, reduced inequalities, climate action, life below water, life on land, and strong institutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • BioNatur Plastics
  • Electric GSE
  • HVO fuel

Awards & Recognition

  • ASA Most Innovative Company Award
  • Ministry of Defence Gold Award