Our measures
Reducing carbon emissions
The climate is changing at a pace that demands action. As an organisation with global reach, DHL wants to make a positive contribution. We are therefore committed to reducing our carbon emissions, for example by BREEAM certified buildings and using electric vans, e-trucks or 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 is enabling us to electrify our fleet at a rapid pace. We’re also expanding the network and building 26 new hubs according to the BREEAM sustainability standards. We’re also encouraging our ServicePartners to become more sustainable – after all, joining forces is the best way to achieve impact!
BREEAM-certified sites
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 little friends. We try to think of everyone.
Reducing CO2 emissions
At DHL eCommerce, we are taking measures to become more sustainable. Almost all our delivery vehicles run on electricity or HVO100, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil. This is a sustainable fossil-free fuel, produced from waste, residual oils and fats. We also drive e-trucks and electric (delivery) bikes. In this way, we reduce our CO2 emissions from shop to recipient.
Customer-Specific CO2 Reduction with GoGreen Plus
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. Curious about the possibilities? Please contact your account manager.
* Available for shippers within the Netherlands.
A certificate to be proud of
DHL takes various measures to reduce our carbon emissions. Our residual emissions are offset through various projects. As a business sender, you support Gold Standard-certified projects. In My DHL Portal, you can see how much carbon you have emitted and offset each month. You receive an SGS-validated certificate every year, which shows your total offset and the offset projects we have invested in together. It is something to be proud of and displayed as an inspiration. Because together we make a difference.
* In the animation video, we indicate that HVO100 provides a direct CO2 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.