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DHL Global Forwarding GmbH Sustainability Profile

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DHL Global Forwarding GmbH, a prominent player in the logistics and supply chain industry, is headquartered in Germany. Established in 2001, the company has rapidly evolved to become a leader in air and ocean freight forwarding, offering comprehensive logistics solutions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. DHL Global Forwarding is renowned for its innovative services, including customs brokerage, temperature-controlled logistics, and project cargo management, which set it apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, the company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its digital capabilities and enhancing its global network. As a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, DHL Global Forwarding holds a strong market position, consistently recognised for its reliability and customer-centric approach, making it a preferred choice for businesses seeking seamless international shipping solutions.

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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Land Transportation 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

DHL Global Forwarding GmbH's score of 71 is higher than 86% 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 Global Forwarding GmbH's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Deutsche Post AG

DHL Global Forwarding GmbH, headquartered in Germany, currently does not have specific emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Deutsche Post AG, which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, DHL Global Forwarding GmbH inherits reduction initiatives and targets from Deutsche Post AG. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for DHL Global Forwarding GmbH have not been disclosed. The company is committed to sustainability and actively engages in initiatives to mitigate climate impact, although detailed metrics on emissions or specific reduction targets are not currently available. As a subsidiary, it aligns its climate commitments with those of its parent company, Deutsche Post AG, which is focused on achieving significant reductions in carbon emissions across its operations.

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How Carbon Intensive is DHL Global Forwarding GmbH's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. DHL Global Forwarding GmbH's primary industry is Land Transportation, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is DHL Global Forwarding GmbH'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 Global Forwarding GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

DHL Global Forwarding GmbH's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

DHL Global Forwarding GmbH'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 Global Forwarding GmbH'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 Global Forwarding GmbH has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. 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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