DHL is present in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, making it the most international company in the world. With a workforce exceeding 315,000 employees, we provide solutions for an almost infinite number of logistics needs.
DHL is part of the world's leading postal and logistics Group, Deutsche Post DHL and encompasses three divisions: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight and DHL Supply Chain.
With our green solutions we help our customers to reduce their environmental footprint. This is not only good for the environment, it is also a recognized competitive factor: In the face of climate change and the harmful effects of global warming, consumers increasingly consider environmental issues in their purchasing decisions. This is why many of our business customers have introduced climate protection goals. The same applies to investors who consult sustainability rankings when looking for viable investment options.
With our global presence and our expertise, our business sectors can support customers in achieving their environmental goals. Our portfolio ranges from individual climate neutral shipments for private customers to the optimization of multinational corporations’ entire supply chains. Environmental protection is an integral part of our Group strategy: Back in 2008, we introduced a measurable climate protection target – and were the first logistics provider to do so. By 2020 we want to improve the carbon efficiency of our own transport services and those of our subcontractors by 30 percent compared with the base year 2007.
We have taken this approach because we view environmentally friendly and efficient logistics as an opportunity to create value – for our environment, for us as a company and for our customers.
Optimized transport routes, vehicles with alternative drive systems and energy-efficient warehouses: There are many ways to reduce climate-damaging CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts in the transportation and storage of goods.
Working with our customers, we want to leverage this potential. At DHL, we call this GOGREEN. We believe that environmental protection and business success are not just compatible, they are closely interlinked.
With our expertise and global presence, we can offer our business customers a broad portfolio of green products and services. By providing detailed Carbon ReportsExternal Link / New Window*, we show them where they stand in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. Though CO2 emissions have the biggest impact on climate change within logistcs we also report other greenhouse gases (GHG) like methane or nitrous oxide. And in accordance to the internationally recognized, cross-sector standard 'Greenhouse Gas Product Lifecycle Accounting and Reporting' we also take upstream emissions into account that originate in the production and transport of fuel and energy.