DHL Express Insights | Creating Green Logistics in Asia Pacific

Summary

Asia Express is taking significant steps towards sustainability by expanding its electric vehicle fleet to over 1,000 vehicles in Asia Pacific by 2024, aiming for 30% electrification in the region. The company is also integrating energy-saving solutions in several facilities across Asia, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems. In collaboration with its global team, Asia Express is focused on reducing CO2 emissions and investing in sustainable aviation fuels, with a goal to cut emissions to below 29 million tons by 2030. Join Asia Express on its green journey to a more sustainable future.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Asia Express is accelerating efforts to make logistics greener.
• 😀 By 2024, the company plans to increase its electric vehicles to over 1,000 in the Asia Pacific region, which will represent about 30% of the total fleet.
• 😀 The global target is to electrify 60% of the last mile delivery fleet by 2030.
• 😀 New facilities in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, and the Philippines will integrate energy-saving solutions like solar panels.
• 😀 In New Zealand, the company uses daylight and rainwater harvesting systems at Auckland Airport and Hamilton service centers.
• 😀 The company is working with its global team to reduce its carbon footprint with the first electric cargo plane.
• 😀 Sustainable aviation fuel is part of the effort to reduce CO2 emissions in the aviation sector.
• 😀 The goal is to reduce CO2 emissions to below 29 million tons by 2030.
• 😀 Sustainability is a core responsibility for the company in its ongoing green journey.
• 😀 The company encourages people to follow its green journey for more updates on sustainability initiatives.

Q & A

What is the goal of the Asia Express regarding electric vehicles in the Asia Pacific region by 2024?

Asia Express aims to increase its electric vehicles to over 1,000 in the Asia Pacific region by 2024, which will represent around 30% of its total fleet in the region.

What is the global target for electrifying the Asia Express last-mile delivery fleet by 2030?

The global target is to electrify 60% of Asia Express's last-mile delivery fleet by 2030.

How are Asia Express's new facilities contributing to sustainability efforts?

Many of Asia Express's new facilities will be integrated with energy-saving solutions, such as solar panels in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Australia, and the Philippines.

What specific sustainable features are implemented at Asia Express's service centers in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, Asia Express has implemented daylight and rainwater harvesting systems at their Auckland airport and Hamilton service centers.

What is the role of Asia Express’s global team in their sustainability initiatives?

Asia Express's global team plays a role in reducing their carbon footprint through initiatives like the first electric cargo plane and investments in sustainable aviation fuel.

What is Asia Express's CO2 emissions reduction goal by 2030?

Asia Express is on track to reduce CO2 emissions to below 29 million tons by 2030.

What type of vehicles will Asia Express increase in the Asia Pacific region to contribute to greener logistics?

Asia Express plans to increase its electric vehicles in the Asia Pacific region, contributing to greener logistics.

How does the integration of solar panels at facilities contribute to Asia Express's sustainability goals?

The integration of solar panels at Asia Express's facilities helps reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources and lowers the overall carbon footprint of the operations.

What are the key sustainability practices at Asia Express’s New Zealand service centers?

At the New Zealand service centers, Asia Express uses daylight for lighting and implements rainwater harvesting systems, both of which contribute to energy and water conservation.

What is the significance of Asia Express's first electric cargo plane in its sustainability journey?

The first electric cargo plane is a significant step towards reducing emissions in the air freight sector, contributing to Asia Express's overall goal of lowering its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable aviation.