DHL offers green options

DHL has launched its DHL GoGreen Express, a carbon neutral shipping service in Asia Pacific for customers who want to be more environmentally-responsible with their shipping.

GoGreen Express is part of the GoGreen range of carbon-neutral and low-carbon shipping options already available to DHL customers in Europe. In Asia Pacific, the service will be available in 17 countries over the course of this year.

DHL said it will charge an additional 3% ‘green premium’ on top of standard delivery charges to calculate the carbon emissions generated by transporting shipment from the country of origin to destination and offset these emissions by reinvesting in certified carbon management programs.

These programmes include alternative fuel vehicle technology, solar panels and reforestation projects to compensate the emissions generated when transporting customers’ shipments across the globe.

An annual certificate, stating the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) which was offset during the year, will be issued to customers. The certificate serves as a useful environmental reporting tool for companies working to reduce their CO2 emissions created during transport.

Dan McHugh, CEO of DHL Express Asia Pacific said: “In addition to looking at how we can manage our own environmental footprint, we want to provide our customers with products and services that allow them to reduce their environmental impact.”

The program is annually verified by an independent certifying body – the Swiss-based Société Générale de Surveillance.