Business Partner Profile
Established in 1995, Hong Kong Airport Services Limited (“HAS“) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Cathay). HAS provides comprehensive passenger services and ramp and cargo solutions to airlines at Hong Kong International Airport (“HKIA“). Its services include loading and unloading of aircraft, baggage handling, cargo and mail delivery, ramp coordination, aircraft load control, aerobridge and passenger steps operation, Unit Load Device storage and crew transportation.
Business Partner Profile
HAS is committed to driving sustainable development. As part of the aviation logistics industry, it understands that low-carbon transport is a crucial measure to address climate change. It is gradually replacing ground support equipment and vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and is considering switching to clean energy options to decarbonise. Meanwhile, it will continue to manage and review resource utilisation and waste disposal to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment.
While protecting the environment, the organisation is also concerned about social issues, such as diversity and inclusion, and supporting the community. For example, it arranges talent development programmes and recognises their outstanding contributions to retain valuable human resources, which is also important in ensuring the sustainability of the company.
As a company with a large fleet, fuel consumption is responsible for the majority of our greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 87% of our total emissions. We are committed to actively monitoring and reviewing our fuel usage and taking steps to decarbonise our fleet in line with our sustainability targets. To achieve this goal, we have developed a long-term fleet electrification plan, with the aim to electrify our fleet by phase.
By the end of 2023, we had replaced all private vehicles that operate at the airside with electric models and phased out 95 pieces of diesel-powered equipment, including conveyor belts, low deck loaders, and passenger steps. This initiative is expected to save almost 2,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
For equipment without an electric option currently available on the market, we actively review options every quarter and utilise the most fuel-efficient routing possible to minimise fuel use. We recognise that the transition to electric vehicles and equipment will take time, but we are committed to making progress towards our goal. Moving forward, we will continue to decarbonise our fleet through the implementation of the GSE and Vehicle Replacement Programme. This will modernise our fleet with more fuel-efficient or electric vehicles. We are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint and are proud to be taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
Ms. Agatha Lee, Chief Executive Officer
