[020111.EN.LOG] DHL Extends Eco-Friendly Shipping Services

Deutsche Post DHL has launched two new environmentally friendly products for Global Forwarding customers: the Carbon Footprint Report and a Carbon Offsetting option.

The Carbon Footprint Report provides customers with a detailed overview on the CO₂emissions generated by their shipments per trade lane, and they can compensate the CO₂emissions of their shipments by choosing the Carbon Offsetting option.

The Carbon Footprint Report takes into account the individual shipment weight, volume and route. Customers can receive their report monthly, quarterly or annually. In addition, they can use this data for their individual carbon reporting, reduction, and offsetting strategy.

The calculation methodology of the report follows the principles of the World Resources Institute's Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the World Economic Forum Consignment level carbon reporting.

Additionally, Deutsche Post DHL's CO₂ emission calculation for the GoGreen carbon neutral shipments is verified by the external third party Société Générale de Surveillance on an annual basis.

In combination with the Carbon Footprint Report, DHL Global Forwarding customers can also choose a Carbon Offsetting option for their shipments.

Deutsche Post DHL calculates carbon emissions on shipment level. The generated CO₂emissions are then offset via high-quality and certified external climate protection projects.

Source : EFT, 17.12.10.