PRESS RELEASE
Bonn, April 11, 2024: DHL Global Forwarding proudly announces the Prada Group’s significant investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) certificates through the GoGreen Plus service. By utilizing sustainable fuels, DHL Global Forwarding is able to assist its customers in significantly reducing their carbon emissions from air freight.
In 2023, the Prada Group saw a remarkable reduction of approximately 4,500 tons of CO2e by partnering with DHL, representing a notable 7% decrease in the group’s total transport-related emissions.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is currently recognized as one of the most effective methods for decarbonizing the aviation industry, with the capability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 80% compared to traditional aviation fuel. This eco-friendly fuel is produced from various sources such as used cooking oil or food waste. DHL adopts an insetting approach by utilizing sustainable fuels to directly minimize emissions at the source. By employing sustainable biofuels on behalf of airlines, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, and these reductions are then conveyed to DHL, who transfers them to its customers in the form of certificates.
Mario Zini, Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding Italy, emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy that involves freight forwarders, SAF producers, regulators, and customers. He expressed pride in the partnership between DHL and the Prada Group, underscoring its potential to drive essential change in the industry.
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procured by DHL for the Prada Group is certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), ensuring compliance with stringent sustainability standards. ISCC, an independent and influential certification scheme, advocates for sustainable, traceable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains encompassing various materials including sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic waste, non-biological renewable materials, and recycled carbon-based materials.
Notably, the greenhouse gas protocol utilized by the Prada Group for emissions documentation does not presently account for reductions from Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) acquired for Scope 3 via Book & Claim, resulting in the emissions saved not being factored into the total carbon footprint calculation.
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