FRANKFURT Cargo Services' (FCS) operation in Germany has switched entirely to renewable energy as part of parent company Worldwide Flight Services' (WFS) sustainability programme.
The cargo handler is buying green energy from supplier Energy Air which bases production on 100 per cent renewable energy and sources from plants where 50 per cent are less than 12 years old to support the passive expansion of new regenerative power plants.
The handler said the new energy source supports the operation of its entire warehouse facility, including material handling, IT and security systems, lighting, and charging stations for electric forklifts and company and customer vehicles, according to London's Air Cargo News.
The initiative is certified by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and the ISO 14001 environmental management system. fcs will receive an annual validation certificate from Germany's Federal Environment Agency.
Steffen Kuhn, director, health, safety, security and environment, real estate and maintenance, FCS, said: 'The use of green energy is a key part of our operating strategy and another important step towards our group's sustainability objectives.
'As we replace our ground support equipment, we are increasingly building a fleet of electric vehicles, which now stands at 75 per cent of our total fleet.
'We have also just acquired replacement electric cars to transport documents from the warehouse to airside - which alone is saving 11 tonnes of CO2 during the next three years- and we are continuing to seek more opportunities to help the planet.'
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The cargo handler is buying green energy from supplier Energy Air which bases production on 100 per cent renewable energy and sources from plants where 50 per cent are less than 12 years old to support the passive expansion of new regenerative power plants.
The handler said the new energy source supports the operation of its entire warehouse facility, including material handling, IT and security systems, lighting, and charging stations for electric forklifts and company and customer vehicles, according to London's Air Cargo News.
The initiative is certified by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and the ISO 14001 environmental management system. fcs will receive an annual validation certificate from Germany's Federal Environment Agency.
Steffen Kuhn, director, health, safety, security and environment, real estate and maintenance, FCS, said: 'The use of green energy is a key part of our operating strategy and another important step towards our group's sustainability objectives.
'As we replace our ground support equipment, we are increasingly building a fleet of electric vehicles, which now stands at 75 per cent of our total fleet.
'We have also just acquired replacement electric cars to transport documents from the warehouse to airside - which alone is saving 11 tonnes of CO2 during the next three years- and we are continuing to seek more opportunities to help the planet.'
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