TAV Operation Services Won the Sustainable Business Award

18/09/2024

TAV Operation Services won the Sustainable Business Award in the Waste Management category for its Micro Waste Management Project 

 

TAV Operation Services was recognized in the Waste Management category of the Sustainable Business Awards for its Micro Waste Management Project at the Izmir Primeclass Lounge at Adnan Menderes Airport. The project contributes to the circular economy by repurposing the coffee grounds consumed at the lounge into raw materials for upcycled coffee cups. 

 

The Micro Waste Management Project, implemented by TAV Operation Services—one of the world’s leading airport and passenger hospitality service providers—was honored in the Sustainable Business Awards under the Waste Management category. The initiative enables the upcycling of coffee cups by utilizing the coffee grounds from Izmir Primeclass Lounge as raw material, contributing to the circular economy. 

 

"An Important Indicator of Our Commitment to Sustainability" 

Speaking about the award received in the Waste Management category at the Sustainable Business Awards, TAV Airports Holding Chief Commercial Officer and TAV Operation Services CEO Aude Ferrand said, "It is a great honor for TAV Operation Services to receive this meaningful award. The Waste Management project we initiated at Izmir Primeclass Lounge is an important indicator of our commitment to sustainability goals and our responsibility towards the environment as TAV Operation Services. This success is not only ours but also the result of the collaboration with Wastespresso and the efforts of all our teams who contributed to this project." 

 

This award, received in the Waste Management category, highlights TAV Operation Services' commitment to sustainability and environmentally friendly projects. In 2024, the company was honored with several significant awards for its unique experiences and innovative applications at lounges worldwide. These include the Priority Pass Excellence Award, Highly Commended ‘Lounge of the Year’ for Muscat Primeclass Lounge, ‘Pioneer of the Year’ for Izmir Primeclass Lounge, and the 'Best Luxury Airport Lounge Service' award at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. Additionally, the Micro Waste Project at Izmir Primeclass Lounge was recognized in the 'Innovative and Resource-Efficient Sustainable Lounge Concept' category at the International Sustainability Awards.