TotalEnergies and DHL Partner to Decarbonize Air Freight with SAF
What happened
TotalEnergies and DHL Express signed a purchase agreement to introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into international air transport. This initial phase covers 5 million liters of SAF over one year, with flights operating from the DHL Paris Charles de Gaulle Hub to hubs in Leipzig, Casablanca, Milan, and London. The first DHL aircraft powered with SAF has already taken off from Paris CDG.
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Why it matters
The partnership supports DHL Express's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while supporting French businesses in global trade. For DHL in France, the use of SAF is expected to reduce CO₂e emissions by approximately 11,800 metric tons annually.
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Who's involved
- TotalEnergiesProvides Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the international air transport partnership.
- DHL GroupIs the logistics provider utilizing the SAF for international air transport operations.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- DHL GroupSpeculative
DHL Group could see changes in operational costs and regulatory compliance as it adopts SAF for international air transport.
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The entities involved
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TotalEnergies
French multinational energy and petroleum company
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Deutsche Post AG
German logistics company