Aviation Sustainability and the Environment, CAPA 10-Feb-2022

DHL Global Forwarding signed (08-Feb-2022) a three year cooperation agreement with Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) for the purchase of 33 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The partnership is expected to save over 80,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, by blending SAF with regular aviation fuel on AFKLMP services.

Customers can select the sustainable option through the 'book and claim' system when purchasing a DHL service, enabling the related Scope 3 emissions reduction to be credited to the customer's account.

The initiative forms part of Deutsche Post DHL Group's sustainability roadmap, which aims to spend EUR7 billion on green technologies by 2030 and reduce all logistics related emissions to zero by 2050. [more - original PR]

Original report: Another step towards sustainable air freight: DHL purchases 33 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel from Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

The three-year cooperation represents one of the most significant SAF purchases in the Freight Forwarding industry.

• This deal represents one of the most significant sustainable aviation fuel purchases in the Freight Forwarding industry
• Similar to DHL's other air and ocean freight cooperations, customers will benefit from CO2 reductions via a 'book & claim' system
• DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo leverage their long-lasting partnership to drive further decarbonization in aviation

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has signed an agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The three-year cooperation represents one of the most significant SAF purchases in the Freight Forwarding industry. DHL Global Forwarding is excited about this new endeavor with AFKLMP, which has been a long-term, reliable partner and one of the leaders in the Group's GoGreen carrier certification program for many years. The initiative is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group's Sustainability Roadmap, which aims to spend €7 billion on green technologies by 2030 and reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050.

"With our Sustainability Roadmap, we have set ourselves ambitious goals on our journey towards zero emissions. Sustainable fuels are a fundamental part of our efforts. That is why we have committed to covering at least 30 percent of air freight and ocean freight fuel requirements with sustainable fuels by 2030. Our partnership with AFKLMP will help us achieve that goal. At the same time, it serves as another example of the success of our 'book & claim' system, which ensures that reductions in Scope 3 emissions are attributed to our customers. We must all work together to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon - and ultimately zero-carbon - emissions transport sector. After all, we only have one planet," says Tim Scharwath, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight.

The collaboration underpins DHL's efforts to support sustainability, recognizing the vital role of SAF in decarbonizing the air freight industry. The logistics expert expects the partnership to save 80,000+ tons of carbon dioxide emissions by blending SAF with regular aviation fuel in AFKLMP flights. The higher proportion of SAF, the lower the carbon emissions. This way, actual carbon reduction is achieved. DHL allocates the benefits to its customers, helping them reduce their carbon footprint.

"The Air France KLM Martinair Cargo teams are strongly committed and feel responsible for creating a sustainable future for our industry. This deal is a great opportunity to accelerate our joint sustainability efforts. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has a lot of potential to reduce CO2 emissions and we are delighted to collaborate with our strong, long-term partner DHL Global Forwarding on this journey to greener logistics and transportation in the coming years," says Adriaan den Heijer, EVP Air France KLM Cargo and Managing Director Martinair.

DHL's partnership with AFKLMP will work similarly to earlier collaborations, with customers benefiting from the partnership through a 'book and claim' system. When purchasing a DHL service, they can select the sustainable option. The related Scope 3 emissions reduction will be credited to their account. Since it is nearly impossible both technically and logistically to physically track SAF from production to the airplane, 'book & claim' offers a digital accounting system to track and transfer emissions reductions from sustainable fuels across the value chains. Companies can own SAF by buying and selling it without physically tracing the fuel through the supply chain. This makes SAF accessible for companies of all sizes and locations.

easyJet to implement SkyBreathe solution to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions

easyJet announced (07-Feb-2022) plans to implement OpenAirlines' SkyBreathe solution to reduce fuel burn and carbon emissions.

The cloud based solution uses artificial intelligence to collect and analyse aircraft data and combine it with payload, weather, maintenance, flight path and air traffic control information, identifying relevant fuel saving opportunities and allowing for implementation of the most efficient procedures. [more - original PR]

Original report: easyJet adopts SkyBreathe® 360° eco-flying platform to reduce CO2 emissions

easyJet, Europe's leading airline, has chosen SkyBreathe®, an advanced eco-flying solution to reduce the fuel burn and thus CO2 emissions of their fleet, as part of their ambition to reduce their carbon footprint from flying across Europe.

Most aviation emissions come from fuel consumption and the resulting carbon emissions. SkyBreathe® is an innovative eco-flying solution developed by OpenAirlines. It is based on Cloud, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data and enables airlines to save fuel and reduce their carbon footprint by up to 5%.

Under the agreement, the fuel management software will automatically collect and analyze the data from the 300+ aircraft operated by easyJet and combine them with data from other sources, including payload, weather conditions, maintenance, flight paths, and Air Traffic Control.

The solution will identify the most relevant fuel saving opportunities and generate actionable insights shared with all stakeholders through synthetic and easy-to-read dashboards. Based on this information, the airline will benefit from a thorough understanding of its operations. The solution allows for the implementation of the most efficient procedures on the ground (pushback, taxi, takeoff, turnaround, etc.) and during flight (climb, cruise, approach, landing, etc.) to maximize carbon reduction.

"easyJet has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions flying by 2050 and so we are working with a range of partners to reduce our carbon emissions today as well as accelerate the development of carbon-free technology in the future. The adoption of SkyBreathe® enables us to more easily identify where improvements can be made now, which will play an important role in reducing our carbon emissions with immediate and concrete results. We continue to offset the carbon emissions from the fuel used for all our flights," said Captain David Morgan, Director of Flight Operations at easyJet.

"Today, our industry faces many challenges, but also an unprecedented opportunity to transform the way we fly. It is more important than ever for airlines to operate more sustainably and easyJet is taking full responsibility and leading the way to address the carbon impact from its flights. We're delighted to be working with such an enthusiastic and dedicated partner," said Alexandre Feray, CEO, OpenAirlines.

easyJet joins the very active community of 50+ airlines worldwide today using SkyBreathe®, including Air France, Norwegian, IndiGo, Flydubai, and Atlas Air.

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