Adding to a strong run of success, Davies Turner has risen to seventh place in the prestigious CILT Top 30 logistics companies chart, reflecting its growing influence and reputation within the UK logistics sector.
The company has climbed 13 places from 20th last year, having entered the rankings at 29th in 2023. Today, Davies Turner stands out in a field dominated by multinational logistics providers and sector specialists.
Compiled annually by CILT, the Top 30 is widely recognised as a benchmark of excellence within the logistics industry. Rankings are based on an in-depth assessment of publicly available information, including company financial performance, operational capability, accreditations, environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies, gender pay equity and compliance with modern slavery legislation.
Company director Alan Williams said: "Climbing the table once again is a clear reflection of the strategic investments we've made in our IT systems, distribution centres, services and, most importantly, our people. Our consistent financial performance is driven by our commitment to meeting our customers' evolving needs while maintaining the highest standards across every part of the business."
The company's upward trajectory has been further reinforced by success at the Multimodal Awards 2026, where Davies Turner won the 3PL Company of the Year award, recognising its continued commitment to delivering innovative, reliable and high-quality logistics solutions across the UK and internationally.
Alan Williams added: "Being recognised as the 3PL Company of the Year in such a competitive awards programme, while competing against major multinational operators, is a significant achievement. It demonstrates just how far Davies Turner Logistics has come since being established as a standalone trading company within the Davies Turner Group three years ago."
The awards success was complemented by another important milestone in the company's long-standing commitment to workplace safety, with Davies Turner receiving a sixth consecutive RoSPA Gold Award.
Presented through the UK's longest-running occupational health and safety awards programme, the internationally recognised RoSPA Gold Award acknowledges organisations that demonstrate not only compliance but a sustained and measurable commitment to improving health and safety performance.
Carl Inman, Davies Turner Group's Health, Safety, Insurance and Environmental Manager, said: "The RoSPA Gold Award is one of the most respected benchmarks in our industry. Achieving Gold for the sixth consecutive year demonstrates that health and safety is not simply a priority but is embedded in our culture and in the way we operate every day."
Alan Williams concluded: "Together, these achievements demonstrate our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, safety and delivering outstanding value for our customers. We are proud to be recognised by such respected industry organisations and will continue investing in our people, technology and processes to support our customers' supply chains.”
As the world’s fastest growing airline, the national carrier of the UAE launches a new brand campaign to reflect the ambition Etihad Airways continues to lead with, illustrated by a brand film that shows just how far our dreams can take us when we go beyond.
Rooted in the spirit of the city that gave Etihad its wings, Beyond Borders is a celebration of ambition and the people, places, and connections that grow when we choose to step beyond the familiar.
Every meaningful journey begins when someone chooses to go beyond. Beyond Borders is inspired by a universal truth: the moments that shape us most often begin with a single act of courage in pursuit of something greater. Where you come from is only half the story. Where you're going carries endless possibility, and there is no limit to where that journey can take you next.
The belief that true ambition demands courage is one Etihad advocates and encourages. It is the same belief that turned Abu Dhabi into a global nucleus of possibilities, and the same belief that has carried Etihad to become the world's fastest-growing airline in just over two decades. For Etihad, Beyond Borders is about ambition and human potential.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Beyond Borders is a new chapter for Etihad. Every route we fly, every guest we carry and every partnership we build reflects the same ambition that Abu Dhabi was built from. This city gave us an identity, a purpose, and a reason to reach further, and everything we've built as an airline over the past 23 years reflects that.
“For every guest who flies with us, we believe that some journeys take you beyond the destination, and we're here to help you make that journey. This philosophy is shaping how we grow. Beyond Borders is the lens we look through at the start of every journey and the attitude we use to break through every barrier; where others stop at the border, we go beyond it.”
Beyond Borders is a mindset that guides how Etihad flies, serves and grows, carrying the same restless ambition the airline has grown from, into the decades ahead.
This approach translates into clear, tangible ambitions for Etihad: investing US $ 20 billion over the next 10 years in new aircraft, enhanced products and an elevated guest experience; growing its global network with purpose to reach more than 150 destinations; deepening partnerships that connect the world to Abu Dhabi and bring value to guests; and building an airline that reflects the identity of its home.
WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC), the leading developer of logistics execution software and supply chain technology, today announced that Evergreen Line, a global leader in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, has expanded its long-standing electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) partnership with Bolero, a WiseTech Group company, making Evergreen Line eBLs available through Bolero’s Galileo platform.
The partnership extends Evergreen's existing eBL capabilities beyond its own customer network to the industry’s largest community of freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, logistics providers and financial institutions connected through WiseTech’s ecosystem of CargoWise, INTTRA and Galileo users.
WiseTech operates Galileo, Bolero’s trusted digital platform that connects logistics and trade participants together to securely exchange, manage, and control the lifecycle of eBLs and related trade finance documents. This ensures that as cargo moves, so does the verified documentation needed to release it and settle trade finance.
Based on the Digital Container Shipping Association’s (DCSA) API v3.0 standards, Evergreen customers benefit from faster document transfer, improved visibility, reduced administrative effort, and enhanced support for trade finance processes.
Evergreen has already helped drive digitalization of the industry by successfully offering Intelligent Bills of Lading (iBLs) powered by Bolero technology for more than seven years, within Evergreen’s customer network. By expanding its eBL capabilities to also publish to Galileo, Evergreen is enabling trusted exchange of trade documents across all participants in the chain. Now, CargoWise and INTTRA customers can also request and access Evergreen eBLs through existing workflows and connected trade networks, accelerating document processing and supporting the continued digitalization of global trade.
Evergreen is committed to simplifying global trade through secure and innovative digital solutions. By expanding access to eBLs through digital platforms and adopting DCSA’s eBL standards, Evergreen enables greater interoperability across the supply chain while delivering a more efficient and seamless experience for customers and partners. As part of the global industry-wide digitalization movement, Evergreen is aiming to reduce reliance on paper documentation while enhancing speed, security, transparency, and operational efficiency across the shipping industry.
Ashley Skaanild, Vice President Carrier Integration and Transformation at WiseTech Global, said: "Evergreen has been a pioneer in the adoption of electronic Bills of Lading, and their volume of eBLs has grown steadily and consistently over the years. We are delighted to extend our partnership and support Evergreen in making its eBL capabilities available across the wider Galileo connected ecosystem.
“This expansion represents another important step towards a future where electronic trade documents move seamlessly between carriers, freight forwarders, cargo owners and banks, reducing friction and improving efficiency throughout international trade."
APM Terminals today marked the official groundbreaking for the APM Terminals Laldia in Chattogram, moving one of the largest Public-Private Partnership investments in Bangladesh’s history from signing to construction.
The USD 550 million project is the flagship outcome of a Government-to-Government (G2G) partnership between Bangladesh and Denmark, under which Bangladesh invited Denmark to bring the expertise and investment of its shipping and logistics companies to modernise the country’s critical trade infrastructure.
APM Terminals Laldia is being delivered in partnership with the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and local partner QNS Container Services Ltd. Senior Government leaders from both countries attended the groundbreaking ceremony, marking a shared commitment to investment-led growth.
APM Terminals Laldia will be fully designed, financed, built, and operated by APM Terminals and its partners, a first-of-its-kind model for Bangladesh’s port sector. Crucially, the port asset itself remains with Bangladesh throughout, ensuring that the country retains ownership of its strategic infrastructure while benefiting from world-class private investment and operational expertise.
Once operational in 2030, the terminal will add over 800,000 TEU of annual handling capacity to Bangladesh’s port infrastructure, easing congestion at Chattogram and strengthening supply chain reliability for the key engines of the export economy, including textiles, apparel and manufacturing.
Designed with a deeper draft and an extended quay, APM Terminals Laldia will enable the Port of Chattogram to handle container vessels of up to 6,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), which is more than double the current limit of around 2,800 TEU. The ability to receive larger vessels delivers higher efficiency through improved turnaround times and lowered logistics costs.
Romesh David, CEO, APM Terminals Laldia, said, “Breaking ground at Laldia is a promise turning into reality. We are building far more than a terminal by giving Bangladesh’s exporters deeper water, bigger ships, cleaner operations and a genuinely world-class gateway, while the asset stays firmly in Bangladeshi hands. This is what a true partnership between two nations looks like: Danish expertise and investment, Bangladeshi ambition, and a shared commitment to decarbonised, future-ready trade.”
The project is expected to generate over 1,000 jobs during construction and more than 500 during operations, alongside significant indirect employment across logistics, manufacturing and services. As part of APM Terminals’ commitment to workforce development, dedicated training and apprenticeship programmes are being established to build local, highly skilled maritime talent.
The Laldia terminal is designed to be among Bangladesh’s first energy-efficient, low-emission terminals, aligned with Bangladesh’s long-term climate goals. Electrified cargo-handling equipment, solar power installations and shore-power-ready systems will together reduce greenhouse gas emissions, noise and air pollution for employees and surrounding communities.
Beyond environmental benefits, decarbonised shipping and logistics carry direct commercial value for Bangladesh. As buyers in Europe, North America and other Western markets place ever-greater emphasis on decarbonised supply chains, the APM Terminals Laldia project will help the country’s ready-made garment, apparel and manufacturing exporters meet their customers’ environmental requirements.
Honourable Minister, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, said, “This project is a major milestone that will transform Chattogram beyond a national port into a vibrant regional logistics hub. Our target is to expand Bangladesh’s economy from $500 billion to $1 trillion by 2034. Long-term economic growth must be driven by private-sector initiatives and public-private partnerships, with the government serving as a facilitator and enabler.”
Honourable Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, Ministry of Railway, and Ministry of Shipping, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, said: “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter as we enter a modern era of investment, advanced technology, and state-of-the-art terminal handling. This project will elevate our import-export trade to international standards. Under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, Denmark’s A.P. Moller – Maersk’s (APM Terminals) major initial investment of $550 million will demonstrate strong regional and international confidence in our government, economy, and investment climate.” He added, “Chattogram Port is the lifeline of our economy, handling nearly 92 per cent of our foreign trade. The modernisation starting here today will send a powerful positive signal to the global shipping community and will serve as an ongoing process across our port infrastructure.”
Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh, said, “Today we are writing the next chapter in Bangladesh’s trade story, a chapter defined by greater capacity, stronger connectivity, and closer links to global markets. Maersk and APM Terminals’ investment in the Laldia Container Terminal is an incredibly strong testament to and vote of confidence in Bangladesh’s future, as well as in our Danish-Bangladeshi partnership for sustainable prosperity.” He added, “Denmark is the closest economic partner per capita for Bangladesh globally. That is extraordinary for two countries separated by 7,000 kilometres, reflecting a partnership built over more than 50 years. With Laldia Container Terminal, Bangladesh is sending a strong message: that it is open for trade, open for investments, and ready for the future.”
Chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), said: “Laldia Container Terminal marks a historic new chapter for Chattogram Port and Bangladesh’s maritime sector. As Bangladesh’s first green port being developed under the landlord port model through a public-private partnership, it sets a new benchmark for sustainable and internationally competitive port development. With APM Terminals as our strategic partner, Laldia brings together global expertise, private investment and public stewardship to create a more efficient gateway for Bangladesh and strengthen our position in regional and global trade.”
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed as SAS Scandinavian Airlines' ground handling partner at Manchester Airport as part of a new three-year partnership, supporting up to five flights a day and SAS' operations between the UK, Scandinavia and beyond.
Under the partnership, DHL will provide a range of ground handling services, including baggage operations, customer service, aircraft loading, dispatch, and pushback. The successful mobilisation was completed in just 30 days, reflecting DHL's ability to rapidly deploy aviation operations whilst maintaining service continuity.
DHL supports multiple daily SAS flights at Manchester Airport, providing ground handling services for SAS’ operations between the UK, Scandinavia and beyond.
The partnership further strengthens DHL's position as a trusted aviation services provider at UK airports and highlights its expertise in delivering safe, efficient and customer-focused ground handling solutions for leading international airlines.
David Johnson, Interim MD, Healthcare & Specialist Logistics, DHL Supply Chain UKI, said: "We're delighted to be partnering with SAS at Manchester Airport. Mobilising a new operation in just 30 days required a huge team effort and demonstrates the agility and expertise of our aviation teams. Ground handling plays a critical role in airline performance, and we're focused on delivering high-quality, safe, reliable and efficient service SAS and its customers expect every day."
Hans Henrik Spangenberg, MD SAS Ground Handling International, said: “Delivering a reliable travel experience for our customers depends on strong performance across every part of our operation. Manchester is an important gateway for SAS, connecting customers across the UK with Scandinavia and our wider international network. We are pleased to be working with DHL as our ground handling partner at Manchester Airport. Their operational expertise and ability to mobilise within a short timeframe have supported a smooth transition, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration”.
SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline since 1946, operates a global hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), complemented by hubs in Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN). SAS' mission is to connect Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia.
Each year, SAS serves more than 25 million passengers and transports 55,000 tons of cargo to 135 destinations across Europe, the USA and Asia. SAS joined SkyTeam in September 2024, and together with its partner airlines offers a wide network worldwide.
Student team Solar Team Eindhoven of TU Eindhoven has tested Stella Juva, the world's first solar energy powered ambulance, in Kenya,.
The vehicle is designed to make medical care accessible to people in the most remote areas where poor infrastructure and a lack of fuel or electricity limit access to healthcare.
Stella Juva was developed by 23 students from Solar Team Eindhoven with the aim of making medical care accessible to people in remote areas where reliable infrastructure, electricity and fuel are lacking. Through this initiative, Solar Team Eindhoven wants to both accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable future, and create social impact. For the development, the team worked together with the international health organisation Amref Health Africa.
Unlike a traditional ambulance, Stella Juva brings care directly to the people. On location, the solar ambulance generates energy using solar panels on the roof and on extendable panels at the side. This energy is used both for driving and for powering medical equipment.
Bringing Stella Juva to Nairobi, Kenya, where the testing phase began, required a lot of logistics and planning. That is where the team received support from Cargolux, who transported the vehicle free of charge from Luxembourg to Nairobi.
“True to its pioneering legacy, Cargolux is proud to support innovation by facilitating the transport of the vehicle to Nairobi. Through our specialist logistics expertise, we help innovative ideas reach the communities where they can make a meaningful difference.” says Richard Forson, President & CEO of Cargolux.
Without this support, Stella Juva would not have reached the roads and terrain it needed for proof of concept. This collaboration reflects a shared belief that solar innovation creates value once it is tested where it is needed most.
The team has tested Stella Juva at various field locations in the region around Narok. The solar ambulance is approved for public roads. Stella Juva could therefore be deployed on both paved and unpaved roads, similar to the conditions in which the vehicle will ultimately be used. For example, the team travelled for six hours over challenging roads to reach a remote field location in Mosiro. In total, the team covered more than 800 kilometres. This has demonstrated that the solar ambulance is reliable and continues to function well under challenging conditions.
Stella Juva is equipped with medical equipment that health organisations urgently need in remote locations. Among other things, the solar ambulance carries an X ray machine, an ultrasound device, an AED and refrigeration for vaccines. While stationary, Stella Juva generated more solar energy than was being consumed at that time. This means the solar ambulance can function completely independent energy-wise, allowing care providers to keep using medical equipment at all times.
Business happens here… TIACA Air Cargo Forum 2026.
Logistics is the glue that binds the global economy together, connecting raw materials to sub assembly manufacturing plants, then to final assembly and ultimately to the consumer.
And within the global logistics industry, air cargo plays a vital role as the mode of choice for time critical, sensitive, high value and precious cargo.
Connecting north to south and east to west, through networks of partners specializing in every aspect of handling, processing, transporting, reporting, compliance, and quality procedures.
Simplifying complexity whilst ensuring quality could describe the core value of what this industry does 365 days a year. As we know, this industry performs regardless of weather, holidays, pandemics, natural disasters, conflict zones, or any other obstacles that may arise.
But no one organization or sector can succeed alone, partnerships established on a mutual objective to serve the ultimate customer are key for overall industry success.
As the world becomes more complex those partnerships become even more critical. The need for digital integration is a fundamental component of a platform that supports agile, transparent, quality services. Transport disruptions occur with ever greater frequency so partnerships must align reactive solutions to ensure the ultimate target is achieved.
To respond to a world where shipper demands become even more sophisticated, new partnerships constantly need to be forged. This is where the TIACA Air Cargo Forum can assist. Attracting world class exhibitors and attendees from over eighty countries, representing every industry sector, is the ideal place to connect with existing partners, whilst identifying and connecting with new.
Collectively, the air cargo industry transports over USD 9.0 trillion worth of goods every year, representing over 30% of the total value of global trade. From lifesaving medicines to the latest AI data center components, from consumer electronics to the fresh produce and flowers we consume, from e-commerce to automotive spare parts. The world of logistics is there.
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, partnered with Rise Against Hunger Philippines in Cebu to package 10,000 nutritious meals for underserved communities.
The volunteering activity was held during Purple Week as part of the FWS Day of Service, which honors the legacy of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith and encourages team members to give back to the communities they serve. A total of 60 FedEx volunteers gathered to package the meals, which will provide nutritional support to approximately 166 public school students in Cordova, Cebu, for at least 120 days. Each meal bag contains rice, dehydrated soy, dehydrated vegetables or fruits, a flavoring mix, and micronutrient powder fortified with 18 essential vitamins and minerals that support children’s healthy growth, cognitive development, immune function, and overall well-being.
The initiative addresses an urgent and worsening child nutrition challenge in the Philippines. According to theDepartment of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s 2025 Updating Survey, stunting among Filipino children under five rose to 25.3 percent in 2025, affecting one in four children and marking the first increase recorded since 2015.
“Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential, and proper nutrition is an important foundation for that journey,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines. “By collaborating with Rise Against Hunger Philippines, we are able to support children and families in underserved communities while contributing to a broader effort to address food insecurity and improve nutrition outcomes.”
“FedEx has been an incredible global partner in the fight against hunger,” said Sally Bull, Director of Philanthropy at Rise Against Hunger. “The meals packaged through this latest volunteer engagement in the Philippines will help nourish children while supporting their education, health and brighter futures. Together, we’re creating lasting impact.”
FedEx and Rise Against Hunger Philippines previously collaborated to provide 3,600 meals to Aeta communities in Pampanga. This latest initiative builds on a shared goal to help address food insecurity and support vulnerable communities across the country.
To commemorate the FedEx founder, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority renamed the Memphis International Airport the Frederick W. Smith Airport. This tribute recognizes Smith’s unparalleled contributions to the aviation industry, the global economy, and the city of Memphis, where the FedEx global headquarters resides.
Want to fine-tune your understanding of e-commerce logistics – the barriers, the benefits, and the background of what makes for commercial success in this field?
Have you got questions regarding the new EU e-commerce tax? The current geopolitical impact on e-commerce of the war in the Middle East? Or how e-commerce flows to the US are being affected? Just three of the many questions surrounding e-commerce logistics these days.
To answer them, you could either choose to individually interview a different e-commerce professional every week for an entire year, or you can come to the EU CBEC 2026 next month and talk to 53 leading experts in a single location over the space of three days.
Liege Airport’s CARGOLAND has curated the air cargo industry’s most pressing e-commerce topics and put together a varied and informative agenda for this year’s EU CBEC. Each of the 53 international speakers has been hand-picked for their specific knowledge and the added value they can bring to the audience, whether through keynote speeches, panels, or one-on-ones.
The EU CBEC 2026 is all about sharing information and finding answers to everything from e- commerce regulations, related legal topics, customs issues with both a Belgian and EU focus, the direction of the European Commission on the subject, to available digital solutions and how best to approach and deliver on e-commerce logistics for a win-win solution. E-commerce is driven by the end customers and therefore needs to be built around their expectations of speed, reliability, and efficiency.
“Each edition of the EU CBEC is better than the one before because we continuously build on experience and market feedback. What makes the EU CBEC so unique, is its singular focus on every angle of the e-commerce business and the fact that it draws in so many dedicated professionals and top decision-makers,” says Frederic Brun, VP Sales & Marketing at CargoLand by LGG. “It truly is an information exchange platform – the speakers we have invited are available both on and off the stage, and we have added a meeting area and 1to1 meeting app this year, to also give more space to networking because it is clear that the business outtake is as important as the conference itself, in this field. As CARGOLAND, we aim to lead by tangible example when it comes to showing how e-commerce is done best – and we look forward to sharing that knowledge with the 850+ attendees that have already registered.”
So, do not miss out on the opportunity to meet executive decision makers and leading e-commerce professionals from the entire air cargo industry – all at the heart of air cargo in Europe.
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a 30-year lease with Yusen Terminals, securing the longtime Port of Los Angeles marine terminal operator through 2056 and paving the way for an additional $200 million investment in zero-emission cargo-handling equipment.
Yusen Terminals has operated at the Port of Los Angeles since 1991. Spanning 232 acres at Berths 212-224, it is located north of the Vincent Thomas Bridge along the Port’s East Basin Channel. Yusen Terminals is an active participant in multiple Port clean air initiatives, with strong community partnerships across the Los Angeles Harbor area.
“We greatly value our longstanding partnership with Yusen Terminals and the role they play in the success of our Port,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Their commitment to excellence and willingness to work closely with us have been invaluable, especially in advancing our clean air initiatives. When we called on terminals to test and incorporate zero-emission equipment, Yusen Terminals immediately stepped up.”
“We’re proud of the operation we’ve built at the Port of Los Angeles and excited about what lies ahead,” said Yusen Terminals President and CEO Alan McCorkle. “This agreement gives us the long-term certainty to continue investing in our terminal, our people and new technology while providing the reliable service our customers expect. We look forward to building on our partnership with the Port for decades to come.”
Under the approved lease extension, Yusen Terminals will invest an additional $200 million in zero-emission equipment over the coming years.
The terminal has been actively transitioning its equipment toward zero-emission operations and currently operates a range of zero-emission and hydrogen fuel-cell equipment, including electric top handlers, forklifts and yard tractors.
Yusen Terminals is owned by Ocean Network Express (ONE), one of the world's largest container shipping companies. Its services at the Port of Los Angeles include stevedoring, terminal operations and specialized cargo-handling. Yusen Terminals will celebrate its 35th anniversary at the Port later this year.
Aerion is proud to highlight that its Group has reached a new milestone in its sustainability journey, as its parent company Quito has been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal following a detailed audit of its ESG management system, with a score of 76/100.
This places the group among the top 15% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide over the past 12 months and is a significant improvement on its 2025 Bronze Medal status (top 35%). The new accreditation is valid for 12 months and reflects the commitment and efforts of all teams across the Group, including Aerion, to: Develop and deploy ESG policies aligned with international standards; Implement a structured Climate Action Plan, including carbon reduction targets, employee climate training and initiatives to support the transition of our value chain; Strengthen employee engagement through our Sustainability Ambassadors network, Charity Program, and DEI & Quality of Working Life (QWL) project; Reinforce ESG governance, ethics, and cybersecurity practices across the organisation; Monitor and report ESG performance through robust indicators and annual reporting.
Under the EcoVadis assessment system, four areas in every company are examined for evidence of ESG policies, actions, governance, reporting, and implementation. These are: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Quito’s Silver Medal status demonstrates a robust sustainability framework that exceeds basic compliance requirements. Click to view further details and methodology information about the EcoVadis recognition awarded to Aerion’s parent company, Quito.
“We are delighted our Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal. It is a 10-point improvement on last year’s score of 66/100 and is a clear indication that the Future Now! Program has gained traction and continues to develop and improve across all group entities,” says Adrien Thominet, Chairman of Aerion. “Sustainability has been at the core of operations throughout our Group for a long time and this result reflects the continuous strengthening of our ESG management system as well as the collective contribution of the Group’s many teams from IT to Legal, HR, Finance, ESG, and across its 136 subsidiaries.”
Since the launch of its Future Now! Program in 2022, Aerion’s parent company has consistently sought to develop and deploy ESG policies aligned with international standards. A structured Climate Action Plan detailing carbon reduction targets, employee climate training and transition initiatives continues to be implemented, supported by a global Sustainability Ambassadors network and regular Executive Board sustainability topic discussions. The group places a strong focus on reinforcing ESG governance, ethics and cybersecurity and has provided mandatory training in these aspects as well as undergone ISO 27001 cybersecurity certification. It also extends its sustainability values to the selection of suppliers and has, to date, carried out ESG assessments for 10 of its largest headquarter suppliers. In addition to its Sustainability Ambassadors network, Quito ensures employee engagement through charity programs and a DEI & Quality of Working Life (QWL) initiative. All of these and further ESG initiatives, projects and KPIs are monitored and reported annually.
“This EcoVadis Silver Medal achievement marks an important milestone in our Group’s sustainability journey, however, we are aware that there is still room for improvement,” Adrien Thominet adds. “Two years ago, the group carried out a detailed sustainability survey among internal and external stakeholders, to identify the most significant sustainability challenges and opportunities for the company. These formed the core of an implementation plan that we continue to action. Our Group remains committed to working alongside our business partners to have a positive impact in the air cargo industry, and aiming for EcoVadis Gold in the near future.”
