Following through on the 2023 commitment, ADB SAFEGATE, proudly announces that it has reached a significant environmental milestone: Climate-Neutral Certification. Accredited by Anthesis Group, this achievement marks a defining moment in ADB SAFEGATE’s focused sustainability journey.


ADB SAFEGATE has integrated sustainability within its operational framework and company culture, supported by significant investments in sustainable infrastructure. Championing a climate-neutral goal, the company has executed a comprehensive strategy to assess, minimize, and compensate for its emissions, demonstrating commitment to advancing a more sustainable future for the aviation industry.

Climate-Neutral Certification 2025

ADB SAFEGATE has set ambitious objectives, aiming for a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050*. Verified by detailed independent audits annually, these goals reflect ADB SAFEGATE’s pledge to transparency and meaningful progress toward its environmental aims.

Laurent Dubois, CEO of ADB SAFEGATE, commented, “Achieving Climate-Neutral Certification is much more than an accolade; it’s a driving force for ongoing commitment to incorporating sustainable practices today to protect future generations.”

Willem Melis, Manager at Anthesis Group, highlighted the certification’s strategic significance, stating, “The certification program equips ADB SAFEGATE with a structured approach to effectively reduce carbon emissions. ADB SAFEGATE’s proactive stance underscores its leadership within the industry.”

*) ADB SAFEGATE is certified for the scope ‘organization’, meaning direct emissions and scope 3 emissions that ADB SAFEGATE has control over (business operations, flights, and commuting) and received the certification after 3rd party verification audit. Products or services are not climate-neutral certified.

About Anthesis
Anthesis guides clients to sustainable performance. The world’s leading purpose driven, digitally enabled, science-based activator. Anthesis exists to guide clients as they transition to decarbonized and more sustainable futures, with the focus on climate, nature and ESG. Anthesis developed the certification program under ISEAL’s Code of Good Practice to accelerate the journey towards net zero. Anthesis has 1400+ employees throughout 23 countries around the world. Read more about the certification program on climateactivator.org.

ADB SAFEGATE is a company that provides integrated solutions to airports, airlines, and ANSPs.  We are proud to be leading the way with innovative and smart Airside 4.0® solutions that turn airports into smart airports, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the passenger experience. Solutions include airfield lighting, power and control systems, airport and tower software, docking automation, apron management, and aftermarket services.  With over 1,400 employees and over 2,700 airports in over 175 countries, from the busiest and largest to the fastest-growing airports, ADB SAFEGATE is dedicated to making air travel safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

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