In this episode, we talk to Nadia Kaddouri, former Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer for Swissport International, the leading provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling based on revenue and number of airports served. 

In this episode, Kaddouri stresses that the hope for a net-zero future lies in people’s excitement and willingness to adopt sustainability measures. While laying out Swissport’s vision and plans for a net-zero future, she highlights the wider scope of sustainability beyond decarbonisation and acknowledges the impactful role of COVID-19 in changing industry work practices.

We also learn about Kaddouri’s fascinating shift from heading finance to leading sustainability. She emphasises the importance of passion and continuous learning in navigating new fields and shares her approach to learning about sustainability, which includes drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as other companies, suppliers, and podcasts. 

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversation we had with Dubai International Airport’s CEO Paul Griffiths. He talks at length about the sustainability initiatives at one of the largest airports in the world. Check it out here.

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Links & More:

Swissport International AG - Sustainability 

Swissport announces new sustainability targets - Passenger Terminal Today

Swissport to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 42 percent by 2032 - BTN 

Swissport embraces growth and green logistics - Air Cargo News 

Amsterdam Schiphol ground handling vehicles to run on Neste renewable diesel - AviationSource News 

➡️ How do you decarbonise a major airport? - SimpliFlying