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   Vol. 13 No. 74  
Thursday September 4, 2014



Where Green Cargo Takes Hold
Where Green Cargo Takes Hold

Energy efficiency and cost savings are topics that pique the interest of air cargo terminal operators worldwide, as modern cargo-handling equipment and storage systems—however efficient—are still dependent on utilizing conventional electricity-generating sources.
     Dnata-operated air cargo terminals in Dubai have adopted energy and environmental policies that attempt to address environmental impact of increasing operational activities since the early 90s.
The company has formulated various measures to reduce the consumption of energy and other resources, including paper usage, in addition to supporting green initiatives.

LED Lights FreightGate

     Dnata’s most recent push for a green environment has been the installation of light-emitting diode (LED) lights in its FreightGate 3 facility at the Dubai Airport Free Zone in 2013.
     New outdoor signage at the facility will also see the old lighting replaced with LEDs by 2014-2015.
     This initiative was taken onboard by the management after a detailed investigation and analysis conducted by its Cargo Planning division, with the support of employees who volunteered (known as Quality Teams) to spend extra hours collecting necessary data.
     Their recommendations indicated LED-lamp installation at FreightGate 3 would reduce the energy consumption from 444,148 kilowatt-hour (kWh) to 174,575 kWh, which translated into a cost saving of AED 91,090 per annum.

Dnata Warehouse


Carbon Neutral Warehouse

Dnata Freightgate 5     In 2010, Dnata-operated FreightGate 5 cargo terminal warehouses became models for sustainability across Dubai, in a project piloted by the Dubai Government's Department of Economic Development.
     The launch of this carbon-neutral warehouse, where automated equipment can operate under a far more conservative lighting apparatus, has generated a great deal interest.
     The initiative was part of an agreement signed between the DED and DHL to develop logistics innovation initiatives that drive efficiencies within the logistics sector through better policy management.
The program served as a template for green warehousing across the region which, according to the estimates, said it could save 1.9 million tons of carbon dioxide annually by 2020, equivalent to the current annual carbon footprint of some 60,000 UAE residents.


Green Thinking Since 1990s

     Dnata Cargo’s environmental drive started during the early 90s, which earned the division the accreditation for the International Standard for Environmental Management System (ISO14001) in 2000.
     The successful attainment of the OHSAS standard also makes Dnata the first company in the region to hold multiple quality certifications, which integrates all quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems. Dnata Cargo is also certified with ISO 9001-2000 for quality management systems.


Putting Energy At Work Planning


     Energy-saving measures at Dnata are divided into those relating to hardware, such as equipment upgrades and their timely maintenance, including the installation of efficient terminal and warehouse operational systems (DACS plus, CAMSYS, and HHTS etc.) which reduce paper usage, and those relating to software such as operational improvements like enhanced management methodologies and standards.


Hey Friend, Use It Again

     With the implementation of an effective plan for recycling used papers, Dnata Cargo joins hands with the regional and worldwide campaigns on saving ever-diminishing invaluable resources. As part of the various measures taken, used papers are collected on a regular basis. The employees are constantly made aware of the importance of having to deposit used materials in a responsible manner.
     To this end, recycling bins are positioned in each area of the cargo operations.


Awareness Begins At Home


      In view of promoting Dnata Cargo's environmental policy, the company has created programs for employees to develop a consciousness in the conservation of water, fuel, and energy. Posters and banners depicting the varied environmental topics—aimed at educating employees and encouraging them to use as little resources as possible—are visible throughout the facilities.
     The awareness building also involves encouraging employees to take part in conservation workshops, campaigns, and cleanup drives initiated by both the UAE government and environmental organizations.
Dnata also reports on its environmental performance by contributing to the annual Emirates Group Environmental Report, which is publicly available online.
Geoffrey/Flossie




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