Belimo Drives Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction through SAF and Strategic Collaboration with Swiss WorldCargo and Lamprecht Transport

(Swiss WorldCargo) In a significant step toward sustainable logistics, Swiss-based Belimo Automation AG, a global leader in HVAC field devices, has partnered with Swiss companies Lamprecht Transport and Swiss WorldCargo to reduce carbon emissions on international air freight shipments. By investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the initiative will mitigate approximately 650 tons of CO₂e emissions in its first year of operation, with the ambition to further increase the percentage of SAF used in subsequent years - marking a tangible contribution to the decarbonization of air cargo.

This partnership represents a best-practice example of a tri-partite collaboration between a shipper, freight forwarder, and airline’s cargo division. It demonstrates how collective action can drive meaningful progress on the path to more sustainable freight transport.

“At Belimo, sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy,” says John Muncey, Head of Group Transportation at Belimo. “This investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is not just about reducing emissions — it’s about taking direct responsibility for our environmental impact and working with our trusted partners to drive meaningful change”.

Lamprecht Transport coordinated the logistics, while Swiss WorldCargo facilitated the SAF integration within its cargo operations. The SAF used in this collaboration is certified and contributes to an immediate reduction in lifecycle emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.

“We are proud to be part of this joint effort,” says Gieri Hinnen, Head of Global Sales at Swiss WorldCargo. “By working hand in hand with like-minded partners, we’re taking concrete steps toward our shared ambition of more sustainable air logistics.”

This initiative reinforces the importance of supply chain collaboration and supports broader industry goals to accelerate the use of SAF and reduce the climate impact of aviation.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s largest air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced and carbon-efficient aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. As The Airline of Switzerland, SWISS embodies its home country’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company has also committed to the ambitious climate goals of halving its 2019 net carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and making its operations entirely carbon-neutral by 2050, particularly by promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.

For questions or comments regarding this press release, please contact us at cargo.communications@swiss.com.

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters.

Given that buildings account for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, Belimo has aligned its product portfolio with several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of its climate strategy, Belimo is actively working to reduce its own emissions. The company has made a clear commitment to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Belimo's efforts to decarbonize its value chain are further complemented by sustainable logistics partnerships.

For questions and more information, please contact Andreas Meile, Head Global Communications & Brand Management at andreas.meile@belimo.com.

Founded in 1945, Lamprecht Transport Ltd. is a family-owned Swiss logistics provider. With its 300 employees the company is offering individual and customized transportation and logistics solutions around the globe. Together with its subsidiaries it offers services in the field of Road, Air & Sea transportation, Projects and Special transportation, Dangerous Goods, Contract Logistics, Fairs and Exhibitions, Customs as well as Life Sciences and Healthcare. With “Projekt-N” ((N stands for the German word «Nachhaltigkeit», meaning «sustainability»), launched in 2023, Lamprecht Transport Ltd. is further strengthening its strategic focus on a climate-friendly future. Through its partner Swiss Climate, Lamprecht Transport Ltd. reached a further key milestone in fall 2024 by achieving the CO₂ OPTIMISED label, underscoring the progress in climate protection. READ MORE