Sustainable heating, cooling, and energy solutions for our buildings Our journey begins with the very foundations of our operations – our buildings. We are focused on sustainable heating and cooling of our offices and hangars through a clear strategic plan developed by KLM Real Estate. By renovating existing buildings to lower energy demand and eliminating the use of natural gas, we are significantly reducing our carbon footprint. Additionally, in anticipation of an overloaded electricity grid and rising energy costs at Schiphol, we are investigating if we can expand our renewable energy production. Fossil-free operation In our pursuit of fossil-free production equipment, an asset phase-out plan is in the making. This plan dictates when fossil fuel consuming equipment will be phased-out or made sustainable before 2030. We are also electrifying our ground fleet. A step as important as the previous is improving our energy efficiency and our consumption. At Engine Services, the energy consumption of heavy equipment is being measured. This has already provided interesting insights and energy savings. Which contributes to lower operating costs. Another big driver is the fuel we consume in the engine test-cell. To counter these emissions, we are investigating using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for engine tests. Waste management KLM is committed to reducing residual waste by 50% compared to 2011. This is translated into a 5% decrease of residual waste year over year until 2030. At E&M we are taking the first steps to reduce residual waste by investigating our current residual waste stream and recycling system. With these insights we concluded that there’s a lot of room for improvement. The next step is to enable easy waste separation by putting the right bins in the right spot accompanied by clear information. Building a sustainability culture We understand achieving our sustainability goals requires the active engagement and participation of all employees. To achieve this, we are promoting an ecosystem mindset and providing tips and communication materials to inform, update, and engage our employees in our sustainability tracks. Through various events and workshops, we encourage our employees to embrace sustainable practices at work where possible. By raising awareness and fostering engagement, we are building a community that is committed to sustainability and eager to contribute to our shared goals.