DHL Express and Shell signed a one-year agreement to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) at Brussels Airport. According to DHL, the contract includes the delivery of 25,000 tons of SAF to the airport through a pipeline system. This fuel, made from waste and residual materials, holds ISCC Plus certification, ensuring compliance with international sustainability standards.
The company highlights that using SAF could reduce CO2e emissions by approximately 80,000 tons compared to fossil fuels. This initiative will be implemented through the GoGreen Plus program, which allows DHL customers to opt for air transport with lower emissions.
“Our customers benefit from our growing SAF coverage in different regions, now including our investment in SAF at Brussels Airport. In addition to efficiency improvements, SAF is currently the most significant way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in air transport” said Travis Cobb, Executive Vice President of Global Network Operations and Aviation at DHL Express.
Raman Ojha, President of Shell Aviation, stated, “Our collaboration with DHL at Brussels Airport reflects a joint commitment to reducing emissions in air transport specifically and across the entire aviation value chain. By supplying SAF, we are equipping the industry and our customers with low-carbon solutions that support the transition to sustainable aviation”
The GoGreen Plus program, as explained by DHL, enables the reduction of indirect emissions, known as Scope 3 emissions, through an insetting approach that directly reduces emissions within the logistics sector. This approach is based on the “book and claim” model, which facilitates the voluntary reporting of these reductions.
DHL has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In this context, the company aims to have 30% of its air operations powered by SAF by 2030.
