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Learn How DHL Customers are Using GoGreen Plus

Learn how DHL customers are implementing specific logistics measures to address greenhouse gas emissions and material use within defined parts of their supply chains.

Decarbonizing Express Shipments

Speed and Sustainability: Express Case Studies

These case studies describe how SAF-related GHG emissions reductions generated within DHL’s aviation network are allocated to eligible express shipments through GoGreen Plus. The allocation does not mean that each shipment physically used SAF. Discover how you can do the same with DHL Express.

Mytheresa uses GoGreen Plus for eligible express shipments

Under the stated agreement, SAF-related GHG emissions reductions are allocated to eligible Mytheresa shipments in accordance with the GoGreen Plus methodology.

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SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions and DHL Express enter into a GoGreen Plus agreement for international express shipments

A long-term GoGreen Plus agreement allocates verified SAF-related GHG emissions reductions to SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions’ international express shipments.

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Decarbonizing Air and Ocean Freight

Low-Emission Cargo Transport Case Studies

These case studies describe how sustainable-fuel interventions within air or ocean freight networks generate GHG emissions reductions that can be allocated to participating customers through the applicable GoGreen Plus Book & Claim methodology. Learn more with DHL Global Forwarding.

Global healthcare company uses GoGreen Plus to address GHG emissions from air freight

The customer selected GoGreen Plus Air Freight to support its Scope 3 GHG emissions-reduction activities.

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DHL and Schneider Electric introduce multimodal transport on two Asia–North America routes

Two routes combining air and sea transport were introduced between Singapore and North America and between India and North America to reduce reliance on air freight.

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DHL and a German consumer goods company expand GoGreen Plus for ocean freight

Building on a 2024 pilot, the parties expanded the GoGreen Plus scope to cover approximately 9,000 TEUs of ocean freight in 2025.

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Decarbonizing End-to-End Transport Operations

Road Transport Emissions-Reduction Case Studies

These case studies describe emissions-reduction measures applied to defined parts of customers’ transport operations, including dedicated road transport and last-mile delivery. Learn more from DHL Supply Chain.

Electric-vehicle pilot for large-item home delivery

DHL Supply Chain conducted a four-week pilot using two electric vehicles for selected large-item home deliveries.

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Thai retailer and DHL Supply Chain Thailand introduce electric trucks to reduce GHG emissions from selected distribution routes

Electric trucks were introduced for initial distribution from the customer’s distribution centre to branches in Bangkok.

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DHL introduces 35 LNG tractor units for a UK retail operation

DHL introduced 35 Volvo FM LNG tractor units to replace diesel vehicles in the defined UK transport operation.

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Packaging-material and packaging-optimisation case studies

Reducing Waste and Costs: Circularity and Packaging Case Studies

These examples describe selected label, box, plastic and carton-utilisation changes. Results apply to the materials, products, sites and reporting periods stated in each case study. Discover more with DHL Supply Chain.

Label and box changes reduce packaging material for Ricoh Europe

Changes to labels and selected spare-parts boxes reduced packaging-material use for Ricoh Europe Supply Chain Management’s printing solutions distributed in Europe.

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Packaging-material changes and carton-utilisation analysis at a Swedish distribution hub

A global life sciences company replaced seven packaging consumables at its distribution hub in Sweden with alternative materials.

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Sustainable Warehousing

Warehouse Energy-Management Case Studies

These cases describe specific building and energy measures, including on-site electricity generation, temperature-management systems and lighting controls. Each environmental result should be assessed against its stated operational boundary and methodology. Discover more with DHL Supply Chain.

Energy-efficiency measures at a Life Sciences & Healthcare warehouse in Germany

The facility in Florstadt incorporates a roof-mounted photovoltaic system and technologies designed to manage energy use for lighting and temperature-controlled operations.

1) DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen / German Sustainable Building Council)

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DHL Supply Chain installs an on-site solar power and electricity-management system at an Australian Life Sciences & Healthcare warehouse

The system supports electricity demand from cold-storage and automated warehouse operations.

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