With a focus on sustainability leadership in cargo operations, Cathay Cargo has today announced the adoption of 50 percent recycled plastic cargo cover sheets at their Hong Kong terminal.
On Monday (February 26, 2024), Cathay Cargo announced the adoption of 50 percent recycled plastic cover sheets at their Hong Kong terminal. The sheets will be used to cover all Export Cargo shipments built within the terminal, increasing from the current specifications of no less that 30 percent recycled content. Cathay Cargo Terminal collaborated with the supplier to develop this more sustainable solution, which was thoroughly tested both in the laboratory, as well as in real-world trials with Cathay Cargo in 2023. The new plastic sheets will be rolled out across the terminal in March 2024.
In Monday’s announcement, Cathay Cargo’s Director, Tom Owen, said,
“Embracing sustainability is pivotal in shaping the future of air cargo. Our adoption of 50% recycled plastic cargo cover sheets reaffirms Cathay Cargo’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sets a new standard for the industry.”
Also commenting on the new more sustainable plastic covering solution, Cathay Subsidiaries’ Head of Sustainable Development, Michelle Fok, said,
“The circular economy is an important concept to reduce waste and prolong product lifecycles. Our cargo terminal has implemented circularity in cargo plastic sheets since 2017 and is already recycling 100% of plastic sheets from import cargo shipments, which are broken down at the Cathay Cargo Terminal.
“Our new sheets utilise 50% recycled post-consumer plastic, reducing the reliance on virgin plastic while meeting the operational demands of our customers. We remain committed to working with our suppliers to explore even higher levels of recycled plastic, as well as alternative materials, as part of our long-term goal to reduce plastics in cargo operations.”
Cathay Cargo Terminal’s Chief Operating Officer, Mark Watts, added,
“The IEnvA programme provides a systematic way for companies supporting the aviation industry to align with best practices and future proof of their operations by continuously improving their environment management systems. We hope that our participation in this programme will inspire other facilities in the region to join this initiative too.”
This is just the latest example of Cathay Cargo Terminal’s sustainability leadership, and follows the facility’s commitment to participate in the IATA Environmental assessment (IEnvA) program in October 2023. The program provides globally recognized environmental and sustainability standards for the aviation industry.
Source: Cathay Cargo