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REPORT 2018

Goldair Handling’s priority is not limited to complying with the 7.1
applicable legislation and regulations but extends to the adoption of
best practices related to the Company’s area of activity and global In 2018,
initiatives, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Management the Environmental
Management

To this end, the Company’s Environmental Policy reflects the of environmental System Manual
was prepared
Management’s Commitment and the principles according to which in English.
Goldair Handling operates. There is also specific reference to Goldair issues
Handling’s goals concerning actions related to energy conservation, Taking measures Implementation of
for the protection an Environmental
use of natural resources, minimisation of environmental impact
of the environment, Management
related to waste management, as well as noise and air pollution. in full compliance System for the Aiming at the effective management of all environmental issues Strengthening its environmental strategy, during 2018, the Company
The principles governing the Company’s policy include the with the applicable entire range of
environmental activities related and threats, Goldair Handling has adopted and implements an invested in the creation of environmental applications to record and
following:
legislation to the production Environmental Management System certified in accordance monitor its environmental performance at all the airports where it
process with the ISO 14001:2015 and includes all the airports where the operates.
Company operates. Through its Environmental Management More specifically, the Company uses the ‘Compass’ corporate
System, the Company focuses on the continuous improvement of platform and customised environmental applications to
services provided, always with respect for the environment and its systematically record and monitor all environmental programmes
commitment to sustainable development. and the extent of their implementation, waste management, as well
Development Adoption Implementation Aiming at compliance with Regulations and the effective as the replenishment and replacement of fire extinguishers.
of systems for of regular of lifelong development of communication channels with its stakeholders, the
measurement, environmental learning and Company submits environmental reports to the Airport Authorities
evaluation and audits in regards awareness
continuous to corporate schemes for on an annual basis.
improvement of operations the staff on
environmental environmental More specifically, the environmental applications of Goldair Handling are designed for:
performance issues

Through the Environmental Through the Waste Management Through the Fire Extinguishers
Programmes application, Goldair application, the waste handled by the Application, Goldair Handling
Handling sets and monitors Company at all airports where it operates is electronically records and monitors fire
environmental performance indicators electronically recorded. extinguishers at all airports where it
(EPIs) for the entirety of its network. operates.
Programmes are approved Goldair Handling uses this application to This application enables the Company to
electronically, and the application is monitor and effectively record the quantities check its compliance with the applicable
linked to waste management in order and types of waste in the Company’s legislation and ensure the functionality
to be automatically updated on waste Network. of the fire extinguishers under its
quantities. responsibility.

GreenIT WaMa Application FIREx Application
Environmental Programmes Application Waste Management Applications Fire Extinguishers Application

Environmental incident management procedure environmental incident sets out all the actions taken to limit and
In the context of the Environmental Management System, Goldair subsequently stop environmental pollution through the timely and
Handling has developed and implements a special procedure for the correct handling of the incident in question.
management and limiting of potential leaks of hazardous materials (oil, During 2018, Goldair Handling used a special powder for handling spills
fuel, hydraulic system acids, etc.). to clean 17 leaks at the airports where it operates, ensuring timely and
The procedure for handling and further management of the effective handling of hazardous material leak incidents.

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