PACTL and PACTL WEST are the first in mainland China to earn IATA's ISP:IEnvA sustainability certification, enhancing their global accreditation portfolio.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) and its subsidiary PACTL WEST have become the first air cargo terminal operator in mainland China to achieve the International Air Transport Association's Integrated Sustainability Program Environmental Assessment (ISP:IEnvA) certification, reports Mumbai's STAT Trade Times.
The certification strengthens PACTL's portfolio of international accreditations, which already includes full IATA CEIV certifications and the ISAGO audit. The company stated that this achievement highlights its alignment with global standards in safety, quality, and environmental management.
PACTL has integrated structured sustainability principles into its daily operations, including expanding photovoltaic power generation, electrifying forklifts, upgrading lighting systems, and promoting paperless processes. These measures aim to support green transformation across key operational areas.
Xie Xingquan, IATA Regional Vice President for North Asia, remarked that the certification marks an important step in advancing sustainability in aviation and could help lead environmental progress among airports and other stakeholders.
Carsten Hernig, deputy general manager of PACTL, noted that this milestone reflects the company's focus on transparent and robust environmental management practices. He added that aligning with frameworks such as IEnvA supports efforts to meet customer and partner expectations across the aviation supply chain.
PACTL, a German-Chinese joint venture established in 1999, operates four terminals across two Shanghai airports, with more than 210,000 square meters of storage and a truck service network covering mainland China. The company serves over 70 airlines and 300 freight forwarders across five continents.
