Our measures
Reducing CO₂e 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 is why our new sites are gas-free and we generate energy using solar panels. Charging stations power our vehicles. We are making the existing sites more sustainable by using LED lighting, and insect hotels provide homes for our tiny friends. Nobody’s left out!
Reducing our CO₂e 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. In this way, we reduce CO₂e emissions from shipper to recipient.
GoGreen Plus Premium
Customer-specific CO₂e reduction
With the GoGreen Plus Standard program, we partner with our customers to actively reduce the CO₂e emissions associated with every shipment across our network and that of our ServicePartners. Together, we’re already making a real impact—achieving an average CO₂e reduction of around 33% throughout our supply chain.
For business customers who want to move even faster, we are introducing GoGreen Plus Premium*. This program offers an accelerated path toward more sustainable operations. By choosing GoGreen Plus Premium, a direct 85% reduction in CO₂ emissions is achieved. Watch the video to learn more. GoGreen Plus Premium is currently available for business shippers within the Netherlands only.
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 CO₂e 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.
*In the animation video, we indicate that HVO100 provides a direct CO₂e reduction of 85%. This percentage takes into account the total emissions of our company, including emissions from our buildings. Although HVO100 enables a 90% reduction compared to conventional diesel, we communicate 85% to transparently reflect the overall impact of GoGreen Plus Premium.