As part of its ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, Google will utilize the DHL Express GoGreen Plus service with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for express shipping of Google devices across the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Launched by DHL Express in 2023, GoGreen Plus uses SAF to enable customers to reduce the CO2e emissions associated with their shipments. GoGreen Plus is currently supported by three of the industry’s largest contracts with Air BP, Neste and World Energy.
“Google has a goal to achieve net zero emissions across our operations and value chain by 2030. Optimizing how we transport Google devices around the world is a key part of this journey,” said Omar Molina, director of global transportation at Google. “That’s why we’re thrilled to collaborate with partners like DHL, who share our passion for net zero. The SAF program is a big step forward in that direction.”
The dialog between Google and DHL Express was initiated during the DHL Era of Sustainable Logistics Global Summit held in April 2023, which brought together key decision makers, thought leaders and stakeholders to discuss cleaner, greener logistics.
Building upon the summit, Google chose to collaborate with DHL Express on a pilot project last June utilizing SAF for four months. The pilot proved to be successful, leading Google to expand its partnership with DHL Express and adopt the GoGreen Plus service for its future operations.
John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, added, “By deploying SAF across our international network, we are pleased to offer the GoGreen Plus service to our long-standing partner Google. We are confident that this agreement and Google’s meaningful investment will encourage others to take the same initiative and drive the transition to low-emission transportation services using sustainable aviation fuel.”