Deutsche Post DHL Group is increasing the pace of its planned decarbonization of the company. To this end, the Group is investing a total of 7 billion euros (Opex and Capex) over the next ten years in measures to reduce its CO2 emissions.
The funds will flow in particular into alternative aviation fuels, the expansion of the zero-emission e-vehicle fleet and climate-neutral buildings.
Along the way towards its zero emissions target by 2050, which has already been in force for 4 years, the company is committing to new, ambitious interim targets.
For example, Deutsche Post DHL Group commits as part of the acclaimed Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
The climate targets are part of Deutsche Post DHL Group's new sustainability roadmap, in which the company sets out its ESG goals for the next years.
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In addition to its commitment to the environment, the Group also defines clear targets and measures in the areas of social responsibility and governance.
Frank Appel, CEO of Deutsche Post DHL Group said: "I am convinced that by focusing even more on our ESG goals, we will remain the first choice for customers, employees and investors - and thus lay the foundations for long-term economic success."
The expenditures arising from the initiative up to 2023 have already been taken into account in the investment plan up to 2023 communicated on March 9.
For short distances and the last mile, the Group is continuing to drive forward the electrification of its vehicle fleet.
By 2030, 60% of global delivery vehicles for the last mile are to be electrically powered, hence more than 80,000 e-vehicles will be on the road. In 2020, the figure was 18%.
On longer routes, especially in air transport, electric drives are not an alternative for the foreseeable future.
That is why Deutsche Post DHL Group is pushing for the development and use of fuels produced from renewable energies: By 2030, at least 30 percent of fuel requirements in aviation and line haul are to be covered by sustainable fuels.
In addition, the Group is investing in environment friendly properties (office space, mail and parcel centers, and logistics warehouses): All new buildings are being constructed will be climate-neutral.