Emirates Group Highlights Practical Sustainability Efforts at ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’
The Emirates Group showcased its latest sustainability efforts at its annual ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, focusing on reducing plastic use and promoting responsible consumption. The event aligned with the UN’s call to reduce plastic pollution.
The exhibition featured initiatives across Emirates and dnata, highlighting projects related to sourcing, reusing, repurposing, and reducing plastic and other materials. Departments such as engineering, catering, cargo, airport operations, and travel services participated, along with industry partners.
Panel discussions featured representatives from Emirates Engineering, Flight Operations, Emirates SkyCargo, dnata Technical Services, and other organisations, alongside partners such as Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Dubai Airports, and the University of Cambridge.
Adel Al Redha, Emirates Deputy President & COO, said, “This event highlights our progress in reducing emissions, recycling, and responsible sourcing. Collaboration across the industry will be key to future efforts.”
Steve Allen, dnata CEO, added, “Sustainability guides our operations and investments. We are focused on renewable energy, electric equipment, waste reduction, and recycling as we shift towards a circular economy.”
Key initiatives showcased included:
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‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ — turning retired aircraft parts into useful products
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Onboard products made from alternative and recycled materials
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Plastic cleanup projects at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
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Biodigester technology from Emirates Flight Catering
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Sustainable food samples by Emirates Leisure Retail, dnata Catering, and others
dnata also displayed its global projects, including plant-based packaging, kitchen waste reduction, cargo recycling, and food waste initiatives in lounges. dnata Travel highlighted its river interceptor project in Sri Lanka, aimed at preventing ocean pollution.
Recycling partners Ecyclex and Reloop demonstrated waste processing, while Falcon Aircraft Recycling showcased products made from recycled aircraft parts. Dubai Can featured its reef restoration project, and Dubai Airports shared its airport waste initiatives.
Employees engaged in activities such as quizzes and challenges, contributing to a ‘Bottle Wall’ where collected bottles were later upcycled into plant pots for staff use.
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