New SBTi standard reinforces DHL Group's approach to transport decarbonization

DHL Group has been among the pioneers of book & claim solutions in logistics through its GoGreen Plus¹⁾ services, helping customers reduce transport related emissions. DHL's GoGreen Plus services are aligned with the principles outlined in the updated standard and enable customers to address greenhouse gas emissions within shared transport networks. 

The recognition of book & claim helps overcome practical and economic barriers to scaling the use of sustainable fuels. The mechanism enables DHL to transfer the environmental benefits of low carbon fuels used within its network to customers whose shipments move through that network. When feasible direct measures have been exhausted, DHL GoGreen Plus can support customers across transport modes in addressing Scope 3 transport emissions and contribute to progress toward their SBTi targets. 

Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group, said: "For years, DHL has championed practical, high-integrity solutions to decarbonize logistics at scale. Through the use of alternative, low-carbon fuels and GoGreen Plus, we have enabled thousands of customers across industries and geographies to reduce the emissions associated with their transportation activities. The continued evolution of industry standards and frameworks is an important step in helping accelerate the transition to lower-emission logistics worldwide."

Click here to learn more about how book & claim works in logistics in DHL's "Delivered" article.

_{¹⁾ GoGreen Plus is a value-added service to a DHL shipment contributing to decarbonization measures within DHL's logistics network. By using alternative fuels and/or technologies DHL reduces the usage of fossil fuels in the mode of transport used for the GoGreen Plus shipment. This does not necessarily mean that the specific shipment is physically transported with the assets using these fuels or technologies. Further information, e.g. on concrete decarbonization measures is available on the DHL Group website.}