New SBTi Standard Reinforces DHL Group's Approach to Transport Decarbonization

In June 2026, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard. The updated framework introduces book & claim as a credible mechanism for reducing transport emissions and contributing to corporate climate targets, particularly where further direct emissions reductions are not feasible and robust safeguards are in place.

DHL Group has been among the pioneers of book & claim solutions in logistics through its GoGreen Plus services, helping customers reduce transport-related emissions. DHL's GoGreen Plus services are aligned with the principles outlined in the updated standard and enable customers to address greenhouse gas emissions within shad transport networks.

The recognition of book & claim helps overcome practical and economic barriers to scaling the use of sustainable fuels. For DHL, this means that when technical blending limits are reached on its own flights, the company can still account for additional volumes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended elsewhere in the aviation system. The mechanism also enables DHL to transfer the environmental benefits of low-carbon fuels used within its network to customers whose shipments move through that network.

Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, said: "For years, DHL has championed practical, high-integrity solutions to decarbonize logistics at scale. Through the use of alternative, low-carbon fuels and GoGreen Plus, we have enabled thousands of customers across industries and geographies to reduce the emissions associated with their transportation activities. The continued evolution of industry standards and frameworks is an important step in helping accelerate the transition to lower-emission logistics worldwide.”

Click here to learn more about how book & claim works in logistics in DHL's Delivered article.