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DHL

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is DHL doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 66

DHL has a DitchCarbon Score of 66, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in its operations. This score reflects the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon intensity, showing progress towards environmental goals. A higher score would signify even greater achievements in lowering carbon intensity and enhancing sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high

DHL is a company in the telecommunications sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

DHL in Germany operates in a region with a medium carbon intensity rating, indicating a moderate environmental impact from energy use. This suggests that DHL’s sustainability efforts in Germany may need to focus on reducing carbon emissions to improve their overall sustainability profile.
18.19%

...this company is doing 18.19% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Bonn, DHL operates within the telecommunications sector and is a prominent figure in the global logistics industry. As part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, the company offers a wide range of services through its divisions: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, and DHL Supply Chain. With a presence in over 220 countries and territories and a workforce of more than 285,000 employees, DHL is renowned for its extensive international reach and logistics expertise.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for DHL

DHL should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and prioritize areas for carbon reduction.

Good news, DHL has embraced strong SBTi climate commitments

DHL has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This involves implementing strategies to lower emissions from both direct operations and indirect energy sources.
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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