DHL Group advances sustainability milestones across Asia Pacific
SAF uptake in the region has also been driven through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service.
DHL Group has added new sustainability milestones across Asia Pacific as it expands efforts to reduce emissions across air, sea and ground operations, while preparing to meet growing regional demand for lower carbon logistics solutions.
In 2025, the group advanced its sustainability roadmap through initiatives covering sustainable fuels, electric vehicle deployment and carbon-neutral facilities, with several measures rolled out across key Asia Pacific markets.
DHL Express signed sustainable aviation fuel agreements with Cosmo Energy, Cathay and Neste to support air cargo operations from Narita, Incheon and Singapore. The agreements cover close to 20 million litres of SAF and form part of the company’s target to reach 30 per cent SAF usage by 2030.
SAF uptake in the region has also been driven through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. In 2025, more than 153,000 customers used the service to reduce Scope 3 emissions from international air shipments through a book and claim system.
Ken Lee, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Express, said, "Sustainability isn't just a slogan for us. We lead with action – whereas others follow – to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from our operations. Together with the right partners, we are setting a benchmark for the logistics industry. We are determined to extend our efforts and scale solutions that can make a real impact for our customers and reduce our impact on the planet."
In ocean freight, DHL Global Forwarding entered a global partnership with CMA CGM to purchase 8,800 metric tonnes of UCOME second-generation biofuel. The initiative aims to reduce around 25,000 metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions on a well-to-wake basis.
Niki Frank, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding, said, "Our role goes beyond moving goods. We enable global trade to become more sustainable. Customers are increasingly asking for solutions that could help them decarbonise entire supply chains. With our global reach and expertise across air, ocean and road freight, DHL is uniquely positioned to deliver those ambitions through innovation and collaboration."
On the ground, DHL continued to expand emissions-reduced transport across Asia Pacific. DHL Supply Chain deployed hydrogen-powered trucks in Japan, supported a fully electric fleet for retail deliveries in Thailand, and introduced electric vehicles and prime movers in the Philippines through its joint venture with JG Summit Holdings.
DHL Express added more than 100 electric vehicles across the Philippines, Korea and China, taking its last-mile electric fleet in the region to over 1,400 vehicles. DHL eCommerce also introduced electric trucks in Thailand. In total, the group now operates more than 1,800 electric vehicles across Asia Pacific.
The company also expanded efforts to reduce emissions at its facilities. In Thailand, DHL Supply Chain opened its first fully renewable energy warehouse globally, powered entirely by on-site solar systems and battery storage. New DHL Express service centres designed to reduce energy consumption were also launched in Thailand and the Philippines.
Javier Bilbao, CEO, Asia Pacific, DHL Supply Chain, said, "When it comes to sustainability, we don't wait for mandates – we act now to set new industry standards. Our carbon-neutral building and EV fleet developments reflect a long-term vision to reimagine logistics infrastructure for a low-carbon world. By investing early and decisively, we are shaping the future of sustainable and resilient supply chains for our customers and the industry."
DHL said the initiatives support its ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 while signalling demand for lower carbon solutions across its supplier network.
