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• DHL targets net-zero emissions by 2050. Collaboration with Neste will support this goal through renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
• 300,000 tons of SAF annually by 2030. DHL plans to gradually ramp up SAF procurement from Neste to decarbonize air transport.
• Renewable diesel for road transport. The companies will explore expanding the use of Neste’s renewable diesel to cut emissions in ground logistics.

DHL Group and Neste are strengthening their collaboration to reduce logistics emissions. Neste’s renewable solutions—including SAF and renewable diesel—will help DHL advance its sustainability goals across air and road transportation.

Why it matters:

DHL aims to achieve net-zero logistics by 2050. By 2030, it plans to electrify two-thirds of its last-mile fleet and use sustainable fuels for more than 30% of its transport. Neste, a leader in renewable fuels, will play a key role in this transition.

Key agreement details:

• DHL and Neste will develop a commercial model to secure up to 300,000 tons of SAF per year by 2030.
• Expansion of renewable diesel adoption to support decarbonization in ground transportation.

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What they’re saying:

“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.” — Yin Zou, EVP Corporate Development, DHL Group.

“We are looking forward to further strengthening our cooperation with DHL Group through a holistic approach to tackling GHG emissions in transportation.” — Carl Nyberg, SVP Commercial, Renewable Products, Neste.

Bigger picture:

DHL and Neste have already collaborated on SAF deliveries and supported the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) initiative. This partnership reinforces DHL’s role as a leader in green logistics while giving corporations and airlines credible ways to track emissions reductions.

What’s next:

The agreement paves the way for broader adoption of renewable fuels in logistics, setting a new industry benchmark for emissions reduction.

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