More SAF for DHL and IAG Cargo

DHL and IAG Cargo have signed a new contract covering this and next year’s SAF usage. IAG’s pledge to use an additional 60 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on behalf of DHL, makes this not only one of DHL’s largest SAF customer agreements, but also the largest that any airline has signed thus far. Both are committed to reaching their net-zero GHG emissions goal by 2050, and with this agreement, they are looking to reduce 165,000 metric tons of CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions over the next 1.5 years. The press release puts the reduction amount into context, stating that it “would be equivalent to removing a B747-400 freighter from DHL’s intercontinental operations from the UK to U.S.”

Committed to driving sustainable air freight. Image: IAG Cargo

The SAF used by IAG Cargo mainly on its operations out of London Heathrow, is made from waste sources such as used cooking oil or food waste. It is certified by International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) and has been proven to achieve around 80% lower lifecycle emissions.

DHL’s customers can opt for more sustainable supply chain operations by choosing its GoGreen Plus Service, which makes use of sustainable fuels and GHG emissions reduced solutions for ocean freight, air freight, and land transport.

Travis Cobb, EVP Global Network Operations & Aviation at DHL Express, emphasized: “We strongly believe that collaboration is the foundation of a more sustainable future. Both DHL and IAG Cargo share a strong commitment to carbon footprint reduction. We are pleased that we can now mark another milestone on our journey towards more sustainable air freight.”

Max Sauberschwarz, Global Head of Air Freight at DHL Global Forwarding, added: “SAF in combination with our ‘book and claim’ approach is currently the most efficient and convenient method to reduce GHG emissions in air freight. This solution enables us to decrease GHG emissions at their source and allocate the reductions achieved to our customers through certificates. We are delighted that our longstanding partner, IAG Cargo, shares our commitment and supports us in our mission to deliver more sustainable transportation solutions to our customers.”

David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer at IAG Cargo, stated: “This partnership with DHL is a testament to our shared commitment to decarbonizing aviation. By utilizing 60 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, we are not just reducing our carbon footprint by an estimated 165,000 metric tons of CO2e, we are demonstrating the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change. This reinforces IAG Cargo’s commitment to sustainable air freight solutions and brings us closer to achieving our Group goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.”

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