DHL Group and Neste have expanded their collaboration to lower emissions in logistics. The partnership will concentrate on how Neste’s renewable products, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO100), can help DHL meet its aggressive decarbonization goals for road and air transportation.
DHL’s Commitment to Net-Zero Logistics
DHL Group is committed to making its logistics net-zero in terms of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company’s interim 2030 targets would mean that two-thirds of the last-mile delivery fleet would be electrified and over 30% of all modes of transport would use more sustainable fuels. Neste, a leading producer of renewable diesel and SAF, will play a key role in supporting DHL’s efforts to meet these goals.
Development of Commercial Model for SAF Supply
The two companies will develop a model to supply DHL with 300,000 tons of SAF annually from Neste by 2030. This partnership will also open the possibility of increasing SAF volumes as needed. In parallel, DHL and Neste will explore using renewable diesel to support decarbonization targets in road transportation.
Yin Zou, EVP of Corporate Development at DHL Group, said, “The signing of this agreement with Neste is a significant step in our strategy to achieve net-zero-emission logistics by 2050. By closely collaborating with a leading producer of renewable fuels, we can further advance on our interim targets.
He added, “Together with Neste, we will develop innovative solutions that support our own sustainability goals and eventually also those of our customers.”
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A Long-Standing Successful Partnership
DHL and Neste have already been working together successfully for several years, particularly in sustainable aviation fuel deliveries. The companies have also supported the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) in pioneering the ISCC Credit Transfer System, which helps airlines, logistics providers, and customers track and report emission reductions achieved through the use of SAF in air travel and freight transport.