DHL and Neste Collaborate to Reduce Logistics Emissions

DHL Group and Neste are deepening their collaboration to reduce emissions in the logistics sector. Together, the companies will assess how Neste’s renewable solutions, including renewable diesel (HVO100) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), can assist DHL in meeting its ambitious decarbonization targets for both air and road transportation. 

DHL Group has set a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in logistics by 2050. To this end, the company has also defined interim targets for 2030, which include electrifying two-thirds of its last-mile delivery fleet and increasing the use of sustainable fuels across all modes of transport to more than 30%, with SAF being a key component. Neste, a global leader in producing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, will play a critical role in supporting DHL on this journey. 

As part of the collaboration, DHL and Neste plan to develop a commercial model enabling the gradual adoption of approximately 300,000 tons of neat (unblended) SAF annually by DHL by 2030. This will not only help DHL achieve its air transportation emission reduction targets but also allow for the sale and purchase of additional SAF volumes. The companies will also explore ways to incorporate renewable diesel into DHL’s operations to meet its road transportation decarbonization goals. 

“The signing of this agreement with Neste is a significant step in our strategy to achieve net-zero-emission logistics by 2050. By closely collaborating with a leading producer of renewable fuels, we can further advance on our interim targets. Together with Neste, we will develop innovative solutions that support our own sustainability goals and eventually also those of our customers,” said Yin Zou, EVP Corporate Development DHL Group.

“We are looking forward to further strengthening our existing cooperation with DHL Group through a holistic, joint approach to tackling GHG emissions in transportation. This gives us a chance to support DHL as a frontrunner in its field with our renewable fuels, which provide a solution to reduce GHG emissions on the road as well as in the air,” says Carl Nyberg, Senior Vice President Commercial, Renewable Products at Neste. 

DHL and Neste have already collaborated successfully for several years, particularly in delivering SAF for the aviation sector. They have also jointly supported the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) in the development and testing of the ISCC Credit Transfer System. This system allows airlines, logistics providers, and end customers, such as corporations, to credibly track and report emission reductions achieved through SAF usage, enabling a measurable impact on reducing carbon footprints in freight and air travel. 

This strengthened collaboration marks another important step in DHL Group’s commitment to building a more sustainable and environmentally friendly logistics network.