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DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd Sustainability Profile

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DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd, a prominent player in the logistics and transportation industry, is headquartered in South Africa (ZA) and operates extensively across the African continent. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has established itself as a leader in air freight services, catering to a diverse range of sectors including e-commerce, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. DHL Aviation offers a unique blend of express delivery, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions, distinguished by its commitment to reliability and efficiency. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its fleet and enhancing its operational capabilities to meet growing customer demands. As part of the global DHL network, DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd continues to set benchmarks in the aviation logistics sector, ensuring seamless connectivity and service excellence.

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How does DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Air Transport industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

18

Industry Benchmark

DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's score of 65 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Deutsche Post AG

DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Deutsche Post AG, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data down to its subsidiaries. DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd inherits its climate initiatives from Deutsche Post AG, which has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions across its operations. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which aim to enhance transparency and accountability in climate action. While specific reduction targets for DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd are not detailed, the overarching goals from Deutsche Post AG reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of its logistics operations. The company is actively engaged in various climate pledges and initiatives, although specific details on these commitments are not provided. In summary, while DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd does not currently report its own emissions data, it is aligned with the climate strategies of its parent company, Deutsche Post AG, which is focused on significant reductions in carbon emissions and sustainability efforts across its global operations.

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How Carbon Intensive is DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's primary industry is Air Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 53% since 2006, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Upstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
75%
Purchased Goods and Services
9%
Capital Goods
8%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
6%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
<1%

DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

DHL Aviation (Pty) Ltd has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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