Our measures to
Reduce our CO2 emissions
The climate is changing at a pace that demands action. As a company with global reach, DHL wants to make a positive contribution. That’s why we’re fully committed to reducing our carbon emissions by, for instance, building sustainably (BREEAM certified) and by driving electric delivery vans, e-trucks and electric (cargo) bikes.
Smart delivery network
Our CityHubs are all located on the outskirts of urban areas. Thanks to this dense network, we’re always close to recipients and can reduce the number of miles driven for deliveries. This enables us to electrify our fleet at a rapid pace. We’re also expanding the network and building 26 new CityHubs according to the BREEAM sustainability standards. Our ServicePartners too are encouraged to become more sustainable – after all, joining forces is the best way to achieve impact!
BREEAM certified locations
At DHL eCommerce, we care about the environment and take various measures to reduce our carbon emissions. That’s why we are making sure our new locations are gas-free and run on solar energy. They also have charging stations for our electric vehicles. We are also making our existing sites more sustainable, e.g. by installing LED lighting and setting up insect hotels for our tiny friends. Nobody’s left out!
Reducing our CO2 emissions
At DHL eCommerce, we are taking measures to make our fleet more sustainable. Most of our delivery vans in the last mile to the consumer run on electricity or HVO100, a sustainable fossil-free fuel, produced from waste, residual oils and fats. In addition, some of our trucks also run on HVO100 and we also deliver with e-trucks and electric (cargo) bicycles.
GoGreen Plus
Customer-specific CO2 reduction
Through the GoGreen program, we have already reduced CO2 emissions in our supply chain by 25%. For customers who want to move even faster, we are introducing the GoGreen Plus program*. This program offers an accelerated path toward more sustainable operations. By choosing GoGreen Plus, a direct 85% reduction in CO2 emissions is achieved.
*Available for shippers within the Netherlands.
A certificate to be proud of
DHL takes various measures to reduce our CO₂e carbon emissions. As a business sender, you directly contribute to this effort. Our online shipping tool My DHL Portal shows you by default how much CO2 you have emitted each month. Every year, you will receive an SGS-validated certificate that shows your total emissions and how much we've reduced together. Something to be proud of and to showcase as inspiration. Because together, we make a difference.
