Taking Portugal to the World

Committed to a sustainable future through our four strategic pillars, elevating Portuguese identity in every journey.

Our purpose.

We aim to offer every passenger the most memorable and creative experience, enriched by our local culture and the very best of each region.
We consider all our partners and customers, acting sustainably every day to help enhance Portugal and the experience of its visitors.
We make a difference in airport retail through spaces and concepts designed down to the smallest detail—where we want you to feel welcome and, above all, enjoy experiences that stay with you.

Our report.

See our results here.

Our strategy

Sustainability Strategy 2026–2029 | 4 Pillars

OUR PURPOSE

TAKING PORTUGAL TO THE WORLD, enriching the travel experience together with our partners, for our people and with a positive impact, while respecting our planet.

OUR AMBITION

Taking Portugal to the World — becoming sustainability leaders in the travel retail sector by creating unique, authentic experiences, from service to product, that foster a true sense of belonging and enrich every passenger’s journey.

OUR ROLE

Inspirar e destacar-nos através de uma forte identidade portuguesa – criar um “sense of place” em cada ponto de contacto.

To inspire and stand out through a strong Portuguese identity—creating a sense of place at every touchpoint.

2025 at a glance

Portugal Duty Free’s sustainability strategy is based on five pillars: Valuing People, reducing environmental impact, partnerships that support the journey, and governance. In service of a central purpose, which forms the final pillar: Delivering responsible travel experiences with a positive impact.

Our commitments

Under these five strategic pillars, Portugal Duty Free has defined five commitments and twelve strategic objectives to guide its efforts: continuously improving the customer experience, strengthening its connection to Portuguese culture, investing in employees’ skills and well-being, and ensuring business growth is compatible with progressively reducing the impact of its activities.

As part of the double materiality assessment, 13 sustainability topics were identified as materially relevant, forming the basis for defining the company’s sustainability strategy, priorities and commitments.

Travel Experience

+4,6%

PAS (Passenger Average Spending) vs 2024

43%

of Portuguese SKUs in the 2025 souvenir portfolio

7/10

CSAT in 2025

23

activations carried out in 2025

2m30s

average self-checkout time

60

ESG²-verified SKUs in the portfolio

1531

Complaints (+31%) vs. 1,172 in 2024

Planet

182

tCO2e (-20%) vs 228 in 2024 (Scope 1 and 2 | market-based)

54.920

tCO2e (+28%) vs 42.977 in 2024 (Scope 3)

153

tCO2e/M€ (+17%) vs. 131 in 2024 (market-based)

5.133 MWh

of energy consumed (+24%) vs. 4.126 em 2024

284 MWh/m2€

(+29%) vs. 219 in 2024

96%

of energy consumed from renewable sources (+2 pp) vs. 94% in 2024

100%

of waste recycled (+6 pp) vs. 94% in 2024

1.931m3

of water consumed

6m3

of water consumed in water-stressed areas

People

754

Employees (+7.7%) vs. 700 in 2024

58%

of our workforce is female (+1 pp) vs. 57% in 2024

+285mil €

invested in initiatives focused on people’s development, well-being and safety in 2025

Sustainable value chain

20

partners in our network

370

suppliers we work with, 63.8% (236) of whom are domestic suppliers

0

legal proceedings related to late payments = vs. 2024

Governance

0

convictions and sanctions for corruption or bribery offences = vs. 2024

0

pending legal proceedings for late payments to suppliers = vs. 2024

Travel Experience
Sustainability Topic
Target
Target Year
[S4] Customer Satisfaction and Experience
Simplify and digitise the customer experience

2028

Expand personalised, experience-led offerings across all stores.

2028

Enhance customer satisfaction with service across all stores.

2028

[GDR] Product Profile

Increase the range of locally produced Portuguese-themed souvenirs.

2028

Increase sales of Portuguese products across all stores.

2028

Ensure full ESG transparency by integrating QR codes with sustainability information for products with sustainable attributes.

2028

Planet
Sustainability Topic
Target
Target Year
[E1] Decarbonisation and GHG Emissions
Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions by 54% by 2029 – tCO₂e

2029

Reduce Scope 3 CO₂ emissions by 35% by 2029 – tCO₂e

2029

Reduce CO₂ emission intensity from upstream (outbound) transport per kilometre by 2029 – tCO₂e

2028

Reduce CO₂ emission intensity from inbound upstream transport per kilometre by 2029 – tCO₂e

2028

[E1] Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Use

Increase the share of energy from renewable sources to 100%.

2029

[E5] Circular Economy

Achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030.

2028

Ensure all private-label packaging contains at least 50% recycled content.

2027

Reduce single-use plastics across all operations—stores, headquarters and logistics—excluding packaging film and transit bags.

2028

Limit paper consumption to essential use only.

2029

People
Sustainability Topic
Target
Target Year
[S1] Employee Engagement and Well-being
Promote balanced working conditions for employees.

2028

Implement a company-wide well-being programme.

2028

[S1] Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Develop and implement a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy.

2028

[S1] Human Capital Development
Promote career-development and recognition opportunities.

2028

Ensure access to inclusive, skills-based training.

2028

Foster a cohesive, collaborative organisational culture.

2028

[S3] Engagement with the Local Community

Establish and implement a community-engagement strategy.

2028

Responsible Value Chain
Sustainability Topic
Target
Target Year
[GDR] Responsible Value Chain

Promote awareness and understanding of ESG issues by holding annual sessions with strategic suppliers.

2028

Foster the co-development of sustainable products and projects with suppliers.

2028

Strengthen supply-chain sustainability by auditing key suppliers.

2026

Ensure all construction and renovation projects follow sustainable design guidelines, with a mandatory environmental checklist for all new stores and refurbishments.

2026

Include ESG criteria in all supplier contracts and tenders.

2029

Governance
Sustainability Topic
Target
Target Year
[G1] Business Conduct

Raise awareness of business conduct and the fight against corruption.

2028

Ensure visibility and transparency of business performance for all employees.

2028

Establish an enterprise risk management and business continuity framework.

2028

Maintain an up-to-date governance framework.

2029

Address complaints submitted through the whistleblowing channel.

2028

[GDR1] Data Protection and Cybersecurity

Maintain strict internal cybersecurity standards.

2028

Maintain a zero-data-breach record.

2028

[GDR5] Digital, Technological and Operational Efficiency

Increase efficiency by automating operational processes across the organisation.

2028