DHL Global Forwarding has announced the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilising DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service.

Mario Zini, managing director of DHL Global Forwarding Italy, said: “We are proud that Prada Group has chosen to leverage the expertise of DHL Global Forwarding to form a partnership that we believe will drive the much-needed change forward.”

The SAF utilised by DHL for the Prada Group is certified by the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) which guarantees that the fuel is produced in compliance with rigorous sustainability standards.

The partnership with DHL since 2023 has allowed Prada Group to save approximately 4,500 metric tonnes of CO2e, which would correspond to 7% of the Group’s total transport associated emissions.

Today SAF is one of the most effective ways to decarbonise the aviation industry, allowing for a reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 80% compared to conventional aviation fuel.

The fuel itself is produced from waste sources, such as used cooking oil and food waste.

DHL follows an insetting approach, utilising sustainable fuels to reduce emissions directly at the source.

Air carriers use sustainable biofuels on behalf of DHL, leading to reductions in emissions. These emission reductions are transferred to DHL, who then allocates them to the shippers in the form of certificates.

Zini added: “In today’s world, it is crucial to establish a clear roadmap for decarbonisation that involves carriers, SAF manufacturers, regulators, and customers.

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