Google has reached an agreement with DHL for the express delivery of technology devices in the Devices and Services business unit in the Americas, Asia and Europe through the DHL Express GoGreen Plus service with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), as part of its commitment to decarbonization in air cargo transportation.
“Google aims to achieve net zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030. Optimizing how we transport Google devices around the world is a key part of this journey. That’s why we are delighted to collaborate with partners like DHL, who share our passion for Net-Zero. The SAF program is a great step forward in that direction,” said Omar Molina, director of Global Transportation for the company.
The dialogue between Google and DHL Express began during DHL’s Sustainable Logistics Era Global Summit in April 2023, which brought together key decision-makers, opinion leaders and stakeholders to discuss cleaner and more sustainable logistics. ecological. They then carried out a pilot project last June for four months, using SAF, which was successful.
“We are confident that this agreement and Google’s significant investment will encourage others to follow suit and contribute to the transition to low-emission transportation services powered by sustainable aviation fuel,” John Pearson, global CEO of DHL Express.
In a statement they reported that DHL Express launched GoGreen Plus in 2023, which uses SAF to allow its customers to reduce CO2e emissions associated with their shipments. It is currently supported by three of the largest contracts in the sector with BP, Neste and World Energy.
SAF is produced from renewable raw materials with a sustainable energy profile, such as used cooking oil, waste and hydrogen. Conventional, carbon-intensive aviation fuels or kerosene are derived from crude oil.
GoGreen Plus is part of DHL Group’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 . With around 70% of the company’s carbon footprint coming from its air network, sustainable air transport solutions are important for creating sustainable logistics operations.
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