DHL Aviation, the in-house airline of DHL Express, is launchinga new optional GoGreen Plus service for its air cargo product. Thenew GoGreen Plus service allows customers to reduce (‘inset’) thecarbon emissions associated with their cargo using SustainableAviation Fuel (SAF)1.From June, air cargo customers of DHL globally can choose theGoGreen Plus service for their shipments, with customers beinggiven the chance to tailor the CO2e reduction they want to achieveand the amount of SAF they use. SAF is produced from waste oils andcan provide greenhouse gas emission reductions of up to 80 percentover its lifecycle compared with the conventional jet fuel itreplaces.
Travis Cobb, EVP Global Network Operations & Aviation, DHLExpress, says: “Our greatest goal is achieving net-zero emissionsby 2050. Using SAF is currently key to reducing carbon emissions inaviation and our GoGreen Plus service is made possible followingour collaborations with bp and Neste to supply SAF to DHL Expresshubs around the world.”
Ingrid Raj, SVP, Global Head Aviation Commercial, DHL Express,added: “Insetting through GoGreen Plus allows customers to bringdown their Scope 3 emissions, the indirect greenhouse gas emissionsthat occur in a company's value chain, including downstreamtransportation and distribution. With the introduction of GoGreenPlus, we empower our air cargo customers to make more sustainablechoices and embolden their contribution to reducing carbonemissions.”
DHL Aviation manages 18 own and partner airlines with more than300 dedicated aircraft fulfilling over 2,400 daily flights to morethan 500 airports worldwide. Most of the freight capacity is usedfor DHL Express’ main product TDI. If any cargo space remains onthese flights, DHL Express sells it to customers in the air freightsector. The GoGreen Plus service for air cargo customers will belaunched at the Air Cargo Europe Trade Show in Munich. It followsthe earlier successful launch of GoGreen Plus for Express couriershipments.
The GoGreen Plus service is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group'ssustainability goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Itcontributes to the interim target of using 30 percent SAF for allair transport by 2030. In line with its Sustainability Roadmap,Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to offer a green alternative for allproducts and services across all divisions.