- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Agreement: DHL Express and Shell sign a 1-year deal to supply 25 kt of SAF to Brussels Airport, enabling a significant reduction in emissions.
- Emission Reductions: The SAF will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 80 kt CO2e compared to fossil jet fuel.
- Customer Benefits: DHL’s GoGreen Plus service allows clients to lower Scope 3 emissions using insetting for sustainable logistics solutions.
DHL Express and Shell have entered into a landmark 1-year agreement to promote sustainable air freight operations at Brussels Airport. The deal includes the delivery of 25 kt of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) via pipeline to the airport.
This SAF, certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) system, is derived from waste and residue materials and processed using renewable feedstocks. The agreement is expected to achieve an estimated 80 kt CO2e reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil jet fuel.
Supporting DHL’s Green Goals
Travis Cobb, EVP Global Network Operations and Aviation at DHL Express, emphasized the benefits for customers:
“Our customers benefit from our continuously increasing SAF coverage across different regions, now including our investment in SAF at Brussels Airport. Beside efficiency improvements, SAF is currently the most important way to reduce GHG emissions in air transport. Customers can actively contribute to making their supply chains more sustainable by using our GoGreen Plus service based on SAF.”
The SAF will be used in DHL’s GoGreen Plus program, which supports clients in reducing Scope 3 emissions through insetting rather than traditional offsetting methods. This book-and-claim approach allows companies to report lower emissions within their supply chain.
Collaboration Toward Net-Zero
Raman Ojha, President at Shell Aviation, highlighted the partnership’s role in advancing sustainable aviation:
“Our collaboration with DHL at Brussels Airport reflects a joint commitment to reduce emissions from air freight specifically, and across the entire aviation value chain. Working together not only complements their efforts but also helps advance our shared ambitions for a net-zero future. By supplying SAF, we are equipping the industry – and our customers – with low carbon solutions that will support the transition toward sustainable aviation.”
Driving Sustainable Logistics
DHL has set ambitious sustainability goals, aiming to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050. The GoGreen Plus service is integral to this vision, contributing to the company’s target of using 30% SAF across all air transportation by 2030.
Through this agreement, DHL and Shell are taking a significant step toward decarbonizing the aviation sector while empowering businesses to enhance their environmental impact through innovative logistics solutions.
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