Aviation Cargo Sustainability
We take moving shipments sustainably very seriously and aim to be your Green Logistics of Choice.
DHL Aviation's Sustainability Approach
- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
DHL aims to have over 30% of our aviation fuel blended with SAF by 2030.
- Re-fleeting
When purchasing new aircraft, DHL will continue to invest in the latest fuel-efficient, SAF capable and alternative power solutions.
- Fuel optimization
Through plane weight balance optimization, further increasing the optimization of network design, and choosing fuel efficient carriers, emissions can be kept to a minimum.
GoGreen Plus: Actively Reduce Your Scope 3 Emissions
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a green alternative to traditional jet fuel.
Your company decides how much CO2 reduction to target and how much to invest into SAF.
DHL Aviation will use the contribution to invest into SAF and an independent auditor will annually verify the emission reduction value of the purchased SAF, as well as verifying all investment has been exclusively used for SAF.
Our GoGreen Plus Offering
Introducing the Customized model for our valued customers looking to invest in SAF in bulk while reducing their Scope 3 emissions.
The Optional model is our GoGreen Plus offering where our customers can choose the CO2e reduction range they want to apply to their shipments. In this model the customer can tailor the service per tradelane, per type of flow, per shipper.
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| Customized Model Lump sum - one time investment |
Optional at shipment level for contract-based customers |
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Carbon emission reduction level (insetting only) | Full Range: 1% - 100% | Full Range: 1% - 100% |
| Pricing model | Customized offer (based on CO2e reduction) | Fixed price (price per kg based, apply agreed CO2e reduction range) |
| Service Fee Model | One time investment (sealed on contract) | Service Fee applied at shipment level on ch.weight (conditions pre-agreed on contract) |
Certification CO2 reductions attributed | Yes | Yes |
Tailored / personalized offering based on shipment profile | Yes Free of charge / integrated | Yes Free of charge / integrated |
| Customer Emission Reporting | No | Upon request Free of charge |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SAF?
SAF is produced from alternative feedstock with an improved sustainability profile (e.g. used cooking oil, corn, waste, hydrogen or CO2 synthesis).
The chemical structure of SAF is like traditional fossil-fuel based jet fuels. This allows for the use of SAF as a ‘drop-in’ fuel, blending with kerosene in aircraft without any engine modifications. Current blending rates are capped at 50% due to legal obligations.
What are the benefits of using SAF?
SAF can effectively reduce lifecycle emissions of typical aviation fuel emissions by up to 70-80%.
It reduces other harmful emissions like particulates and Sulphur by 90% and 100% respectively. Using SAF significantly reduces the carbon footprint of flying.
What is the difference between Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3?
- Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources.
- Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heating etc. consumed by the reporting company.
- Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company's value chain, including downstream transportation and distribution.
What is ‘abatement price’?
The base price is the market value of the carbon emissions that are removed. This is called the abatement price, and this is the cost of reducing 1 tonne of CO2e, caused by transportation.
The GoGreen Plus charge in 2025 is 325 EUR / tonne CO2e (this is factoring in the contribution DHL Express is making in the cost of SAF).
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