Hong Kong, 17 October 2025 - Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd, has been named “Sustainable Warehouse Operator of the Year 2025” by the Freightweek Sustainability Awards, which recognize global excellence in environmental leadership across the logistics sector. This recognition reaffirms AAT’s commitment to climate action and its role in shaping sustainable logistics practices.

AAT’s climate initiatives are aligned with its ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions by 55% by 2035 and to achieve net-zero by 2050, with 2018 as the baseline year. To date, the company has achieved a 33% reduction in carbon footprint. Mike Chew, CEO of AAT, remarked, “Sustainability is a continuous journey. AAT is committed to leading with purpose, embracing innovation, and setting industry benchmarks that support both business growth and community wellbeing.”

Key initiatives include the electrification of its vehicle fleet - making AAT the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to deploy electric autonomous tractors for terminal operations - with full electrification planned by 2030 and supporting infrastructure upgrades underway. The adoption of HVO fuel by end-2025 will provide a sustainable interim solution, while ongoing LED lighting upgrades have reached over 90% coverage across facilities, generating significant energy and carbon savings.

In waste and resource management, AAT has reduced waste by 32% since 2018, expanded its recycling infrastructure, and launched creative initiatives such as uniform upcycling through social enterprise to support underprivileged communities. The company has also increased the recycled content in its plastic cargo cover sheets to 50%, promoting circular material use.

These efforts are further reinforced by AAT’s pursuit of IATA’s IEnvA certification, targeted for completion in the first half of 2026, which will embed robust environmental management across its operations.

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Asia Airfreight Terminal Named “Sustainable Warehouse Operator of the Year 2025”
(Top left: Electric Vehicles Charging Station at the terminal. Bottom left: Autonomous Electric Tractor in Operation)

ABOUT ASIA AIRFREIGHT TERMINAL (AAT)

Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of SATS Ltd and affiliate of Eastern Option Ltd, is an air cargo terminal based at Hong Kong International Airport, the world’s largest international air cargo hub. Operating on a franchise awarded by the Airport Authority Hong Kong since 1998, AAT serves the world's leading airlines, offering a comprehensive range of services from physical cargo handling to documentation processing, to the highest standards of quality, safety and security. To ensure our customers experience the highest levels of service from AAT, our people are skilled cargo professionals committed to operational excellence, harnessing technology and innovation to achieve cost competitiveness and efficiency.

AAT also features state-of-the-art facilities such as the environmentally sustainable AAT COOLPORT facility <Press Release> that is fully certified with IATA CEIV Pharma, IATA CEIV Fresh, and WHO GDP Pharma accreditations. For more information, please visit http://www.aat.com.hk or follow us on LinkedIn.

ABOUT SATS

SATS Ltd. (SATS) is a global air cargo and ground handler empowering end-to-end network solutions, and a leading Asian aviation food solutions provider delivering quality at scale and being the preferred brand in food solutions with authentic taste and nutrition. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, we create tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, food service chains, retailers, and institutions. With heartfelt service and advanced technology, we connect people, businesses, and communities seamlessly through our comprehensive gateway services for our customers. Fulfilling our purpose to feed and connect communities, SATS delights customers in over 225 locations and 27 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg.

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