Delivery Centralization
By consolidating external deliveries, BAL decreases the number of vendor trucks entering airport terminals, leading to significant reductions in vehicle emissions, idling time, and traffic congestion.
Bradford Airport Logistics
Formed in 2000, Bradford Airport Logistics (“BAL”) is the leading operator of Centralized Receiving & Distribution Centers (“CRDCs”) within the global aviation industry.
BAL’s turnkey services include technology, sustainability, security, supply chain management, and consultancy. The Company currently operates 22 airport contracts in the United States and also manages operations at London Heathrow Airport and Vienna International Airport.
Through its CRDCs, the company screens all consumable goods entering airport terminals, provides critical recycling and sustainability solutions, while increasing safety, security and efficiency in fulfilling its purpose: “Helping Airports Run Great.” BAL’s sister company - known as Bradford Consolidation Logistics – has developed a Consolidation Center model for corporate campuses – with its first client being Google.
"In carrying out our mission to “Help Airports Run Great,” Bradford Airport Logistics drives greater efficiency and lower carbon emissions by removing up to 80% of the commercial delivery vehicle traffic from airport roadways and airfields. We are proud to partner with Sagemount on sustainability and ESG initiatives."
David Fitzgerald
CEO - Bradford Airport Logistics
Sustainability Rationale
As a well-established operator of CRDCs at airports, BAL holds a proven track record of meaningful environmental and social value through its operations. Sagemount identified multiple areas to drive additional sustainable value creation:
Green Building Development
BAL is operating the world’s first U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold-certified CRDC facility and aims to design, operate and manage new CRDC buildings with LEED certification during the holding period.
Workforce Safety and Engagement
With a strong culture of safety that is underpinned by employee engagement and compliance, BAL aims to be an employer of choice across all its global facilities. BAL has been the recipient of multiple employer workplace awards.
Decarbonization Commitments
As 80% of BAL’s pipeline customers have public decarbonization commitments[[1]], BAL is well positioned to win future contracts with further sustainability improvements.
Key Developments & Highlights in 2024
Defined Sustainability and Decarbonization Strategy:
In 2024, the company developed a five-point sustainability strategy focused on:
- Creating a safe and healthy workplace
- Being an inclusive and diverse organization
- Strengthening governance policies and procedures
- Focusing on energy efficiency and GHG emissions management
- Fortifying data/information security with its recent certification of ISO 27001
Quantifying Avoided Emissions Impact
BAL conducted an external assessment to measure emissions avoided through CRDC implementation. Findings revealed that CRDCs can lower fleet-related emissions by 60–80% compared to traditional market alternatives. Additionally, CRDC-led recycling services drive up to 90% in waste-related emission reductions, reinforcing BAL’s position as a lower-carbon alternative. One of BAL’s customers, Salt Lake City International Airport, featured BAL’s work on quantifying the impact of CRDC’s in the airport ecosystem in its 2023 Sustainability Report alongside partners such as Delta Airlines.
Green Fleet at Heathrow
By moving its entire fleet at London Heathrow Airport’s Consolidation Centre from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), BAL reduced freight-related emissions by 87% in 2024.
60 - 80%
reduction in fleet-related emissions via CRDC model versus alternative[[1]]
Green Fleet at Heathrow
By moving its entire fleet at London Heathrow Airport’s Consolidation Centre from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), BAL reduced freight-related emissions by 87% in 2024.
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EMPLOYEE NET PROMOTER SCORE
26%
VOLUNTARY TURNOVER
70%
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY RESPONSE RATE
56%
FTE GROWTH SINCE ACQUISITION
Climate Risk Preparedness
BAL has detailed site-specific business continuity plans including standard operating procedures to manage situations such as severe weather events and irregular operations in airport locations. By proactively evaluating physical climate risks, and addressing risks in its business continuity plans, the company has been able to reduce insurance premiums by 20% year-on-year. The company additionally maintains flood, fire and pollution coverage as part of its property insurance for all locations.