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Zurich, 1 July 2025 – Swissport International has announced a landmark investment of €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate the electrification of its ground support equipment (GSE) fleet and expand renewable energy use across its global operations.
🔋 Fleet Electrification Milestones
As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Swissport has acquired over 1,000 hybrid and electric GSE units in the past 18 months, now deployed across 28 countries. These include electric baggage tractors, belt loaders, passenger steps, and pushback tractors. With 25% of its 14,500-unit fleet already electrified, the company aims to reach 55% electric GSE by 2032.
🌍 Progress at Key Airports
- Zurich, Basel, Geneva: Electrification rates at Swiss airports stand at 43%, 51.4%, and 59.4%, respectively, with all three on track to meet the 55% target by end-2025
- Amsterdam Schiphol: Entire GSE fleet fully electric since February 2025
- London Airports: Swissport has doubled its electric fleet across Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Luton over the past two years
♻️ Renewable Energy Expansion
Swissport is also advancing clean energy use in its cargo operations. Facilities in Barcelona and Madrid now run entirely on renewables, while Frankfurt Airport hosts the largest photovoltaic system on-site. In Nairobi, a solar grid powers up to 40% of cold storage energy needs.
🏆 Sustainability Recognition
Swissport is the only global aviation services provider to earn Platinum status from EcoVadis, placing it in the top 1% of companies worldwide for environmental, social, and governance performance.
CEO Warwick Brady stated, “We are delivering on our sustainability commitments with concrete actions. This investment reflects our industry-leading position on innovation and supports our airline partners in reducing supply chain emissions.”
You can read the full announcement on Swissport’s official news page.
