• DHL Global Forwarding is the first logistics serviceprovider to offer truly climate neutral ocean freight shipments withoutadditional costs
• Thanks to advanced biofuels, DHL Global Forwardingcustomers benefit from a reduction of their carbon footprint
• Tim Scharwath, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight: "Sustainablefuel solutions are a key lever to change the fuel mix and reduce carbonemissions in ocean freight."

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 October 2020 - DHL Global Forwarding, the air andocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, will be neutralizing thecarbon emissions of all less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight shipments fromJanuary 1, 2021. As one of the leading ocean freight forwarders worldwide, and inline with Deutsche Post DHL Group's "Mission 2050 -- Zero Emissions", DHL iscommitted to lead the transition to clean and sustainable sea freighttransport. The CO2 compensation for all LCL shipments will be achieved by usingmaritime biofuels, utilizing existing and new partnerships.

"To fightagainst climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization. For usat DHL Global Forwarding, sustainable fuel solutions are the key lever tochange the fuel mix and ultimately reduce carbon emissions in ocean freight.This is why we have taken the decision to neutralize the carbon emission of allour LCL shipments. Even though we are in unprecedented times, due to the ongoingpandemic, we have to make sure that climate protection and sustainabilityefforts remain at the forefront", comments Tim Scharwath, CEO DHL Global Forwarding,Freight.

DHL GlobalForwarding's new green service is not only another important milestone onDeutsche Post DHL Group's journey towards zero emission logistics, but alsohelps customers reduce their carbon footprint. At no extra cost to the customer,the heavy oil that would ordinarily be used is replaced with sustainable marinebiofuel onboard a preselected container vessel. In this way, true carbonneutralization is achieved. The CO2-reduction benefits are allocated to thecustomer. In addition, DHL Global Forwarding has a GoGreen carrier evaluationprogram, which allows the freight forwarder to give preference to carriers withstrong environmental performance.

"The AsiaPacific region plays a key role in global trade and is in a unique position toadvance the sustainability agenda in freight transportation. The introductionof our decarbonization initiative is in line with the United Nation's 2030Agenda for Sustainable Development, which has been adopted by many countries inthe region, and we hope that our commitment will inspire other industry playersand customers alike to demand greener services to build a sustainable future."said Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. 

DeutschePost DHL Group has been exploring renewable fuels as an important lever tominimize ocean freights' impact on the environment. Key criteria in evaluatingthe suitability of renewable fuels are that they are produced sustainably anddo not compete with other needs, for example with food production for land use.Following strict sustainability standards, the waste-based biofuels must meetthe requirements to be qualified as the cleanest biofuels currently availableon the market.

Based on the principles "Burn Less, Burn Clean", theengagement within Deutsche Post DHL Group's global GoGreen program also aims tooptimize the carbon efficiency of the company's transport network, fleet, andreal estate.  This includes reducing energy consumption, increasing the useof renewable energy sources and fuels, and optimizing transportation networksas well as pick-up and delivery routing. Furthermore, transport subcontractorsare encouraged to acquire low-emission vehicles and employees are educated toapply environmentally friendly thinking, through training and other activities.

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