Agility Global is committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our various businesses and working with partners across the value chain to reduce our collective impact on climate change. Each of our businesses has its own sustainability roadmap, based on its sector and the geographies in which they operate.
85%
of Agility Global's business by headcount, representing >90%+ of total emissions, is committed to reaching net zero by 2050 or earlier.
Menzies received SBTI approved for its science-backed targets in 2024.
Global Quality, Environment, Health, Safety & Security Policy Standards
Agility Global is committed to delivering consistently high standards of quality, service, and safety. We aim to achieve this through sustainable practices, operational resilience, environmental protection, robust processes, and protecting stakeholder assets.
Environmental Management Approach
While our environmental values and overarching aims are consistent across the group, we have diverse holdings and companies operating across a range of locations and industries. Rather than a “one size fits all” approach, each Agility subsidiary is responsible for implementing its own tailored strategy, following a group-level framework. Our corporate focus is on ensuring that strong governance and environmental sustainability are deeply embedded across all of our businesses.
Agility Group Total GHG Emissions in 2023
188,470
Scope 1 emissions
(tonnes CO2e)
(tonnes CO2e)
18,655
Scope 2 emissions
(tonnes CO2e)
(tonnes CO2e)
3,617,625*
Scope 3 emissions
(tonnes CO2e)
(tonnes CO2e)
Gross Total Emissions: 3,824,749*
*2024 reported groupwide emissions include 100% of all reported subsidiary emissions, excluding Tristar’s scope 3 emissions, for which we are using Tristar’s 2023 reported scope 3 emissions. The gross total emissions figures will be amended once all scope 3 emissions are reported.
Environmental Highlights Across Our Businesses
- Our biggest business, Menzies Aviation, has set science-based targets to achieve net zero across all three scopes by 2045. This commitment was a first for the aviation services sector and sets ambitious milestones internally and within its value chain. Menzies’ net-zero targets were approved by the SBTi in June 2024. As part of the company’s analysis of Scope 3 emissions, it has also improved waste data and reporting. Due to the complex and varied locations Menzies serves, the company will continue setting region-specific targets to drive progress.
- In 204 Menzies limited any increase of scope 2 emissions while significantly growing its business volumes, and increased the use of renewable electricity both through the provision of renewable energy by some airports, the increased use of solar power in our own operations in Prague and Bangalore, and through the procurement of renewable energy.
- Aiming for 25% global motorized electric ground support equipment (GSE) by 2025, Menzies added over 850 electric GSE assets in 2024, achieving 22% electric GSE globally, and perform fully electric turns at several locations. The company’s refurbishment and repower workshops in the LAX (Los Angeles) and LAS (Las Vegas) airports convert diesel baggage tractors to electric.
- Air Menzies International (AMI) eCommerce API product provides partner agents with emissions data for each shipment profile calculated using a set standard, enabling all parties to consider and choose lower emissions routing choices.
- Menzies aims for zero waste to landfill in its cargo operations and it has introduced a monthly waste reporting framework at cargo locations across the globe, as well as implemented paper reduction initiatives within the company’s processes and systems, and paper tracking and reporting. The Menzies team tracks and analyzes materials used, and also measures waste generation and recycling levels.
- Tristar is committed to 2050 net zero emissions, aligning with the UAE’s 2050 net zero target. The company launched its Clean Energy Division in 2023 to decarbonize its operations and bring sustainable solutions to market to help achieve low-carbon transformation and net-zero targets.
- Tristar’s net zero roadmap is focuses on fuel switching, electrification, energy efficiency, and the sale of low-carbon fuels. This comprehensive plan includes six distinct target approaches and 26 interventions, with 18 prioritized across its various business verticals.
- The company’s two solar energy projects produced 1,459,582 kWh of energy in 2024, avoiding 650 tons CO2e; and 20% of Tristar’s total UAE land transport fuel is biofuel that avoids 465 tons of CO2e emissions compared to conventional fuel.
- Tristar optimizes sea routes and fuel efficiency to reduce maritime GHG emissions. The company monitors these emissions using a Carbon Intensity Indicator rating to identify options to improve energy and carbon efficiency.
- In 2025 Tristar will launch the GCC region’s first hybrid electric oil barge which is designed to run on 100% biofuels and will produce 50% lower GHG emissions compared to traditional barges.
- Tristar’s decarbonization strategy encompasses integrating renewable energy sources such as solar, biodiesel, and hydrogen. The company is investing in electrification initiatives, transitioning its fleet from traditional fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles and implementing electric forklifts in its warehouses.
- Tristar is exploring new industry innovations, engineering technologies, and alternate fuels to improve the fuel efficiency of its vessels and reduce its carbon emission as part of the energy transition.
- Tristar is a founding member of the First Movers Coalition, an initiative to decarbonize heavy industry. One of the coalition’s goals is to have at least 5% of deep-sea shipping powered by zero emissions fuels by 2030.
- Tristar represents the Transport and Mobility sector in the UNGC UAE Climate Action Taskforce, which consists of over 30 companies from various sectors.
- Our Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) business is building new warehousing complexes with sustainability features.
- ALP’s Riyadh logistics park in Saudi Arabia was the first warehousing facility in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to receive EDGE Advanced certification as a green building. The construction is at least 40% more energy efficient than the national average and is a ‘zero-carbon ready’ structure. Following EDGE-certification of the Riyadh logistics park, other sites in Ivory Coast, India and other countries are in progress.
- ALP achieved EDGE Advanced (zero-carbon ready) certification for all of its warehouses in Abidjan. It was the first warehouse company in Ivory Coast and West Africa to achieve this certification. The Abidjan warehouses are at least 40% more energy efficient than others in the market.
- Following EDGE-certification of the Riyadh and Ivory Coast logistics parks, other sites in Africa and India are in progress.
- In 2024 a one megawatt solar plant was installed in a new ALP warehouse in India. This will reduce power costs by 60%, and it will avoid 1,180 tons CO2e annually – equivalent to planting approximately 54,100 trees. This will be Agility’s third warehouse in India with a solar plant.
- Also in 2024 the company installed three new, up to 20,000 liters/day water treatment plants in 2024 in Ghana, Mozambique and India, alongside a new sewage treatment plant and a new effluent treatment plant at two sites in India.
- The ALP developments in Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, and Mozambique have active waste management programs in operation, separating waste on site. ALP Africa is actively working to encourage and increase the availability of recycling services in each country where it operates.
- Energy and emissions: Six Alliad warehouses are now powered by solar panels in the Republic of the Congo
- Alliad’s comprehensive water management program ensures prioritization of water efficiency and reduced consumption where possible. The company regularly engages with suppliers, local communities and other stakeholders to implement best practice and protect water resources, and aims to set water consumption targets by early 2024.
- Emissions are measured and tracked in real time using digital tracking software. Camp sites are powered by solar panels where possible.
- In 2023, Shipa Ecommerce focused on preparing its systems for emissions reporting and raising employee awareness on sustainability.
- Shipa Ecommerce is partnering with a specialist waste management firm to recycle and refurbish undelivered packages.
- Shipa Freight is partnering with an emissions calculation platform to enable customers to understand and mitigate delivery carbon footprint.
- Shipa Delivery transitioned to biodegradable pouches for document delivery to reduce plastic use, and also developed and implemented a route optimization tool to enhance delivery efficiency, reducing carbon emissions.
- Shipa Delivery is partnering with a major customer to introduce hybrid vehicles in Kuwait for last mile deliveries.