Working with Dubai Airports and Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC), the project is expected to cut CO2 equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tonnes annually over the lifecycle of the fuel consumed by dnata’s fleet.
The initiative has been rolled out across dnata’s ground handling and cargo operations at Dubai International and Al Maktoum – Dubai World Central.
ENOC Group has provided dedicated biofuel trucks and fuel stations to support dnata’s transition to biodiesel.
dnata has been using a biodiesel blend for landside vehicles at dnata Logistics, City Sightseeing Tours, Arabian Adventures and Alpha Flight Services since last summer.
Steve Allen, CEO of dnata Group, said: “This achievement wouldn’t be possible without the strong collaboration with Dubai Airports and ENOC, who share our commitment to contributing to the UAE Government’s Net Zero 2050 strategic initiative. We look forward to continuing our partnership to further reduce our environmental footprint and make a positive impact on the aviation industry.”
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said: “This shift will benefit all operators of vehicles and equipment operating airside by replacing traditional diesel with a cleaner alternative. Given the significant size of dnata’s fleet both at DXB and DWC, we know this project is vital for a broader sustainable GSE strategy, and we're proud to contribute to reducing dnata’s emissions and setting a new standard for the aviation industry.”
His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, added: "We are delighted to continue our ongoing cooperation with dnata by delivering biodiesel to their airside fleet and GSE. This partnership underscores ENOC Group’s commitment to expedite the UAE’s transition to clean and sustainable energy sources under the National Policy on Biofuels. We look forward to enabling clean energy alternatives to further diversify the national energy mix.”
