Senior Aircraft Engineer UPECA, a division of Senior plc and a global maker of high-tech parts and systems, is working with DHL Express to promote environmentally friendly air freight. UPECA will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from DHL’s GoGreen Plus for all of its supplies around the world. This will cut carbon emissions by 30%.
“At UPECA, we believe SAF is one of the most promising means of decarbonising long-haul flight,” said Kavan Jeet Singh, Chief Executive Officer of UPECA. “Ready for deployment in existing aircraft, it complements intensive efforts to transform aviation into a more sustainable industry. We are delighted to sign up for DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus and help contribute to a commercially-viable market for such renewable energies.”
Driving Decarbonisation with SAF
Pioneer in worldwide express logistics, the GoGreen Plus service lets consumers offset Scope 3 carbon emissions by using SAF adoption. Since SAF uses sustainable feedstocks like used cooking oil, it lowers lifecycle carbon emissions by 80% than conventional jet fuel.
GoGreen Plus by UPECA affects its global trading routes since subscription to it includes major marketplaces in Europe and North America. This project supports initiatives to decarbonize aviation, which has become among the fastest-growing source of CO2e emissions globally, as the International Energy Agency underlines.
The shift to SAF will help to realize the ambitious target of 50% SAF use in global aviation fuel consumption by 2025.
A Global Commitment to Cleaner Air Mobility
Julian Neo, Managing Director of DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei, underlined the significance of SAF adoption:
“SAF is an important lever for achieving cleaner air mobility, but there remains progress to be made on the production and adoption fronts. Having UPECA onboard demonstrates an increasing shift among businesses to explore innovative pathways for a green transition in their operations. These collaborations are essential as we continue to promote SAF accessibility and affordability at the pace needed to address current climate challenges.”
GoGreen Plus: A Milestone for Sustainable Air Freight
The GoGreen Plus service started in 2023 and is made possible by partnerships with bp, Neste, and World Energy. These partnerships secure over 1.46 billion liters of SAF. 70% of the DHL Group’s carbon emissions come from its air freight network. To reduce emissions, transportation companies are focusing on environmentally friendly air transport options.
The relationship between Senior Aerospace UPECA and DHL shows that businesses are becoming more determined to find new and long-lasting ways to deal with climate change. This will help the aviation industry become more environmentally friendly.
