Certification is granted to companies which meet the international requirements specified for effective environmental management systems ' in a word, companies which exercise responsibility in their business operations by actively assessing and taking systematic steps to reduce the environmental impact of their processes, products and services. Alongside yearly internal and external audits, Lufthansa Cargo's entire environmental care system will now be monitored by external auditors every three years.
"Lufthansa Cargo is aware of its responsibility and the need to strike a balance between profitability and environmental protection. To that end, we invest in research and new technologies, we spur innovation and optimize our processes. One of our environmental targets is to reduce our specific CO2 emissions in the transport of air cargo by 25 per cent by 2020,' said Lufthansa Cargo Board Member Operations Karl-Heinz K'pfle.
In its program of environmental activities, Lufthansa Cargo is hosting an environmental conference in Frankfurt on 26 February 2009. At the event, international experts will be discussing the environmental relevance or effects of airfreight traffic as well as technical developments in the industry, furthering the cause of environmental and climate protection. During the Frankfurt conference, the 'Cargo Climate Care Award 2009' will be presented to customers and staff of Lufthansa Cargo as well as students and young researchers, who have developed innovative solutions designed to improve the climate balance of air cargo traffic.
