DHL said it achieved a 10% sustainable aviation fuel blending ratio across its own aircraft in 2025, marking a significant step in its long-term decarbonisation efforts.
In a recent LinkedIn post, the company described the result as its highest SAF blending level in years, made possible through strong partnerships with certified SAF suppliers.
DHL has been investing in sustainable aviation fuel since 2021 as part of its strategy to reduce emissions from air transport and accelerate the transition to lower-emission aviation. The company’s stated goal is to raise SAF’s share in air transport to 30% by 2030.
Partnerships have played a central role in that effort. Earlier this month, DHL Group expanded its collaboration with IAG Cargo, a move expected to support the use of around 240 million litres of SAF at London Heathrow and reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions linked to DHL Express shipments carried on British Airways flights.
The month before, online fashion retailer SHEIN signed an agreement with DHL to adopt the company’s GoGreen Plus service, which supports SAF use within DHL’s network.
Through GoGreen Plus, DHL enables business customers to contribute to the use of sustainable aviation fuel by integrating it into the aviation fuel supply chain serving its operations.
The company said SAF remains a core pillar of its broader sustainability strategy, which also includes investment in fuel-efficient aircraft, alternative propulsion technologies, the electrification of ground handling equipment where practical, and more efficient flight operations across the network.
