Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will initially be available in the UK, followed by Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates
DHL Express, a leading global express carrier, has announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will enable customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. The service is made possible through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and will initially be available in the UK, followed by Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. This move marks a significant step towards DHL Express’s sustainability goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
The following sections will provide further information about the new GoGreen Plus service and how it is aligned with DHL Express’s sustainability goals.
What is GoGreen Plus?
GoGreen Plus is a new service offered by DHL Express that enables customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments by selecting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a means of transportation. This innovative service is the first of its kind offered by a global express carrier and is designed to be fully flexible, allowing customers to select it for individual shipments.
How does GoGreen Plus work?
Customers based in the countries where GoGreen Plus has been launched can select the service when choosing their shipping option through MyDHL+, the company’s online shipping and tracking platform. The service will enable customers to tailor the CO2e reduction they want to achieve and the amount of SAF they use. The renewable part of the SAF is produced from waste oils, and can provide greenhouse gas emission reductions of up to 80 percent over its lifecycle compared with the conventional jet fuel it replaces.
Why is GoGreen Plus important?
The introduction of GoGreen Plus is an important step towards reducing carbon emissions associated with logistics and supply chains. Insetting through GoGreen Plus allows customers to bring down their Scope 3 emissions, the indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, including downstream transportation and distribution. Unlike offsetting initiatives, GoGreen Plus (insetting) reduces emissions within the logistics sector, and can be used for DHL customers’ voluntary emission reporting, following the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) philosophy.
What are DHL Express’s sustainability goals?
DHL Express is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and the GoGreen Plus service is part of this overall sustainability goal. The company aims to use 30 percent SAF for all air transport by 2030 and is working towards offering a green alternative for all products and services across all divisions, in line with its Sustainability Roadmap.
Final thoughts
The launch of GoGreen Plus by DHL Express is an important step towards reducing the carbon emissions associated with logistics and supply chains. The service is a flexible and innovative solution that allows customers to reduce their carbon footprint by selecting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a means of transportation. By introducing such a service, DHL Express is showing its commitment towards achieving its sustainability goals and contributing to a greener future.
