Philippines-based printer manufacturer joins DHL’s GoGreen Plus service

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DHL Express announced Aug. 21 that Brother Industries (Philippines) Inc. has joined the DHL Express GoGreen Plus service.

By using this service and applying the book-and-claim methodology, Brother can achieve a 30 percent reduction in its annual greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions associated with international parcels.

As a global leader in logistics, DHL said it is dedicated to setting an example in sustainable logistics and committing to achieving a net-zero GHG-emissions target by 2050.

The GoGreen Plus service is one key initiative that enables customers to reduce the GHG emissions of their international shipments using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

SAF is a more sustainable jet fuel made from renewable energy, sustainable plants or waste materials.

It cuts GHG emissions by about 80 percent compared to regular jet fuel made from fossil fuels. 

The partnership with DHL Express aligns with the Brother Group’s “Environmental Vision 2050,” which aims to minimize the environmental impact of its business operations by reducing GHG emissions across all activities.

The company adheres to internationally recognized standards such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, EN 16258 and the Global Logistics Emissions Council Framework to calculate and report its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, representing direct and indirect emissions both in its own assets and within its supply chain.

To calculate the market-based effects, DHL Express uses the guidelines of the Voluntary Market Based Measures Framework for Logistics Emissions Accounting and Reporting published by the Smart Freight Centre.

“GoGreen Plus enables Brother Industries (Philippines) to reduce its scope 3 emissions, the indirect GHG emissions in a company’s value chain, including downstream transportation and distribution,” said Nigel Lockett, DHL Express Philippines country manager. “We hope this collaboration will inspire more companies to adopt low-emission transportation services using sustainable aviation fuel.”

Wataru Shimizu, the general manager of Brother Industries (Philippines), added,  “Our partnership with DHL Express reflects our sustainable efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the manufacturing and logistics industries.”

In 2023, DHL Express launched the GoGreen Plus service, allowing customers to reduce the GHG emissions associated with their international air freight via SAF.

GoGreen Plus is made possible by three of the most significant SAF contracts with BP, Neste and World Energy.