Kenyan businesses are reaching for new heights—expanding, exporting, and connecting our local markets to the world. But there’s a question that’s not just global, but local too: how can we grow while tackling climate change? For many companies here, especially those moving goods across counties or continents, “decarbonization” can sound technical or remote.
But times have changed. Cleaner, greener logistics are no longer a future ambition—they’re now an essential part of running a successful, respected business in Kenya.
Think about a ripe avocado leaving a Murang’a farm, destined for a supermarket shelf in Berlin. Or a container of electronics arriving at the Port of Mombasa, bound for Nairobi, Kampala, or Kigali. Every step in these journeys—from farm to fork, port to final mile—adds to your carbon footprint. For supply chain managers, business owners, and logistics professionals, knowing your carbon impact is about more than compliance. It’s about protecting your business, building your brand, and unlocking new efficiencies in a world where customers and regulators alike are watching closely.
Why Focus on Decarbonization?
Freight and logistics are major contributors to global CO₂ emissions, with air freight taking the lion’s share. Governments are tightening rules, customers are choosing greener suppliers, and new opportunities are opening up for those who get ahead. Decarbonizing isn’t just about cutting emissions—it’s about trimming costs, finding smarter ways to move goods, and tapping into the benefits of renewable energy. Moving to cleaner transport can give you a competitive edge, whether you’re serving the local market or shipping to Europe and beyond.
Take Stock: The Logistics Decarbonization Assessment
To support your sustainability journey, DHL GoGreen has created a quick, 10-question assessment designed with Kenyan businesses in mind. In just a few minutes, you’ll get:
A personalized score showing where you stand—are you just beginning, or already a leader?
Clear advice on where to improve, whether it’s tracking data or shifting modes of transport
Practical next steps, from low-carbon fuel options to efficiency tweaks
Your report is aligned with global standards like the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the GLEC framework, so you can set targets that matter—locally and globally.
Get a Clear Picture of Your Carbon Footprint
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. DHL GoGreen offers three levels of carbon transparency tools, built for the realities of Kenyan logistics:
Online Calculator
Quickly estimate CO₂ emissions for a single shipment or compare different routes and modes—road, rail, ocean, or air. See your impact on a world map and spot where you can make the biggest difference.
Carbon Estimate
Get a consolidated emissions report across all your shipments, no matter who your carrier is. Use industry-approved methodologies and bring in third-party data for a comprehensive view.
Carbon Report
Go deep with a full, audited breakdown—by lane, by mode, by shipment. Monitor your KPIs, track your progress, and spot your biggest opportunities for reduction. Reports are verified to standards like EN 16258:2012 and GLEC, giving your business credibility when reporting to stakeholders or applying for green financing.
How to Cut Your Emissions
Once you know your numbers, it’s time to act. DHL GoGreen offers a suite of solutions to help Kenyan businesses move toward net zero:
GoGreen Plus
Switch to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) or marine biofuels for air and ocean shipments through a “book-and-claim” system. You get verified CO₂ reductions without any loss in service.
GoGreen Offsetting
Balance out unavoidable emissions by investing in Gold Standard-certified projects around the globe. Annual certificates help you demonstrate your commitment and achieve carbon neutrality.
GoGreen Optimization
Work side-by-side with DHL’s logistics experts to reimagine your supply chain. From smarter carrier selection to consolidating shipments and shifting modes, we help you find the best way to “burn less” at every step.
Why Choose DHL?
DHL brings decades of expertise in green logistics, having set industry standards in partnership with environmental leaders worldwide.
We’re proud members of key sustainability bodies and back up every claim with externally verified data and rigorous KPI tracking. When you partner with DHL, you gain transparency, credibility, and a clear path toward your sustainability goals.
Time to Act
For Kenyan businesses looking to grow on the global stage, decarbonizing logistics isn’t just a box to tick—it’s a business strategy. Start with our 10-question Logistics Decarbonization Assessment to see where you stand. Use our calculators, detailed reports, and tailored solutions to chart your path to net zero.
Ready to take the next step? Open a business account and let’s work together to make Kenya’s exports greener, more competitive, and ready for tomorrow’s low-carbon economy.
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