South African trade is a blend of ambition, resilience, and responsibility. Whether you’re sending Karoo lamb to London or bringing in auto parts from abroad, every shipment leaves a carbon mark. Load shedding and water shortages remind us daily that our natural resources aren’t limitless.
That’s why South African businesses need more than good intentions—they need clear, actionable tools to cut emissions without slowing growth. Enter DHL’s GoGreen carbon reporting suite: designed for global reach, but grounded in the realities of South Africa.
Today, carbon taxes, stricter regulations, and environmentally aware customers aren’t just talking points—they’re business realities. Being able to measure, manage, and communicate your carbon footprint isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s essential. DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Solutions give you the power to see and improve the carbon efficiency of your logistics—by air, sea, road, rail, or any combination. Whether it’s calculating the emissions of a single shipment or generating third-party-audited carbon reports, these tools turn complex data into clear decisions.
The DHL GoGreen Dashboard is more than just a static report. It’s your interactive, all-in-one hub for tracking emissions across all DHL divisions.
Picture it as your own sustainability control centre, packed with visual insights and detailed breakdowns of your carbon output. The data is up to scratch with international standards like ISO 14083 and the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) Framework, so your reports hold their weight worldwide. For South African businesses, this means you’re not only keeping pace with the Paris Agreement, but you’re also ticking the boxes for our own Carbon Tax Act. Drill down into emissions by transport mode, trade lane, or even specific DHL products. With fresh data each month and flexible reporting periods, you’re always in the know—ready to set, track, and smash your reduction targets.
South African businesses face the dual challenge of local compliance and international credibility. DHL’s Online Calculator lets you estimate the emissions of up to five shipment segments—think Cape Town to Shanghai via Durban—instantly. The Carbon Estimate tool pulls together emissions data across all providers into a single, unified view. When you need numbers you can stand behind, the Carbon Report delivers precise, audit-ready data aligned with the GHG Protocol, EN 16258, and GLEC guidelines.
Cutting emissions isn’t just about offsets. With GoGreen Plus, you can reduce emissions at the source by using sustainable aviation and marine fuels. Now, every GoGreen Plus shipment in road freight comes with automated emissions and financial reporting—delivered straight to your inbox by the 17th of each month. You’ll see a detailed breakdown of “inset” (reduced) versus “generated” CO₂e, covering both Tank-to-Wheel and Well-to-Wheel perspectives, plus surcharges in rand and euro. It’s carbon accounting made simple, practical, and ready for action.
Transparency is nothing new at DHL. At the Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit in Valencia (April 2023), DHL rolled out the GoGreen Dashboard alongside major green milestones: 30,000 electric vehicles on the road, orders for a dozen electric cargo planes, and 830 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel secured through 2026. The dashboard launched first for the top 100 cross-divisional customers—making real-time, consolidated emissions reporting a reality.
When you integrate these tools into your logistics, you unlock:
Actionable insights: Spot high-emission routes and optimise them to save money and cut CO₂e.
Regulatory peace of mind: Generate GHG Protocol-compliant reports in minutes, not weeks.
Brand trust: Share verified emissions reductions with customers, partners, and regulators.
From Cape Town’s container terminals to OR Tambo’s runways, you’ll know exactly where your emissions come from—and how to reduce them.
The move to a greener future is a shared journey.
For South African businesses aiming to succeed in international trade, partnering with DHL means access to world-class carbon tracking and a full suite of sustainable logistics solutions. The GoGreen Dashboard and automated GoGreen Plus reporting put unprecedented transparency at your fingertips, help you meet local and global regulations, and support you in shrinking your carbon footprint.
Join DHL in delivering for your customers—and the planet. Open a business account today and take the next step towards sustainable, profitable trade.
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