DHL sets sustainable milestones at the global logistics summit

As part of its commitment to forward greener and cleaner logistics, DHL initiated the Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit 2023, a platform where logistics and sustainable experts can collaborate and develop innovative solutions.  

During the summit, DHL announced the progress that it has been making towards their commitment to achieving net-zero emissions until 2050.  

“The [DHL] Group is at the forefront of electrification, having already introduced over 30,000 e-vehicles in its delivery fleet worldwide, and ordered up to 12 fully electric cargo planes,” DHL said in a statement.  

Last year, the DHL Group also secured over 830 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) until 2026.  

DHL Supply Chain also reports that more than half of their facilities (52.1 per cent) are already carbon neutral, including 76 new buildings designed and built according to carbon-neutral guidelines.  

As part of the global summit, DHL is providing over 1000 decision makers, stakeholders and experts the opportunity to exchange ideas and insights and co-create the future of global supply chains together.  

The global summit also provides Deutsche Post DHL Group with a forum to update stakeholders on the progress of its sustainability roadmap with the key topics of electrification, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon-neutral buildings, and alternative green services. 

“As we face the challenges of the climate emergency, it is clear that sustainability must be at the forefront of our efforts. By prioritizing cleaner, greener logistics and working together, I truly believe that we can drive meaningful progress towards achieving sustainable supply chains, “says Katja Busch, Chief Commercial Officer at DHL and Head of Customer Solutions and Innovation (CSI).  

“The DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit 2023 is an opportunity for community building, and we are excited to be the ones to facilitate this summit; collaboration is a must to achieve progress. We owe it to future generations to take bold action and make commitments to protect our planet now,” Busch said.