BA to upgrade ground support equipment as part of net-zero commitment

“This major investment into our vehicles at Heathrow is our largest investment in more sustainable airport ground operations to date and is part of our wider environmental objective to minimise emissions from our airside ground operation,” said BA Heathrow director Tom Moran.

According to BA sustainability director Carrie Harris, the project will help inspire staff across the company to “play a part in minimising our environmental impact where possible”.

“Their energy, enthusiasm and innovative approach in bringing the project to life shows what can be achieved and this investment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to making improvements across our business that will benefit both our customers and colleagues,” Harris said.

Over the past few years, BA has improved its carbon footprint by introducing electric and hybrid cars on airside roadways as well as remote-controlled pushback vehicles.