In today’s time, environmental sustainability is critical. As automobile emissions are already contributing significantly to climate change, the need to create a greener and more sustainable planet is becoming increasingly urgent. DHL, a significant player in the last-mile delivery industry, has set new targets and programmes as part of a larger plan to incorporate sustainable practices into delivery.
Early on in the year, DHL Express added six Citroën ë-Dispatch electric panel vans to their fleet. The Citroën ë-Dispatch van, which was released in November 2021, is driven by an all-electric, zero-emissions powertrain and clever technology that provides increased convenience and environmental friendliness. The vehicle is projected to aid DHL Express in achieving significant reductions in both carbon emissions and operating costs. It also closely aligns with the organization’s Mission 2050 which aims to have zero emissions by the year 2050. For a logistics giant, this is an ambitious but important goal to help combat climate change.
To quote Christopher Ong, the Managing Director of DHL Express Singapore, “There has been a noticeable change in EV viability in real-world operations since DHL Express Singapore deployed its first electric vehicle in 2019.” DHL Express is all set to leverage the benefits offered by Citroën ë-Dispatch in order to speed its GoGreen road to zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, this automobile company will also look for ways to contribute to the Singapore Green Plan 2030 in a proactive manner.
Let us see how DHL Express and Singapore can combat climate change and achieve sustainability by reading on.
The new revolution brought by Electric Vehicles
Eco-friendly cars are certainly a great way to lower your company’s carbon footprint. Modern electric cars, such as StreetScooter's fleet of vans are reshaping how companies, such as DHL Express, complete the last mile delivery for their customers. The best part about using these electric vehicles is that they are assisting in reducing carbon emissions in metropolitan areas while also offering practical battery electric logistics to businesses all over the world. Besides, they consume significantly less fuel as compared to traditional diesel vehicles.
As a global logistics leader, DHL believes it is the company's responsibility to minimize carbon emissions and use its global reach to improve peoples’ lives. In fact, DHL has been implementing a group-wide environmental protection programme called GoGreen solutions for over a decade. The company has set the bar by aiming to decrease all logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050. Therefore, to monitor the progress, DHL has set a sequence of interim goals primarily focused on sustainability. They are:
a. 70% of first and last mile services will be operated by the company, with clean pick-up and delivery options.
b. Carbon efficiency will be increased by 50% compared to 2007.
c. Green solutions to be adapted into more than 50% of all sales.
d. 80% of employees to be certified as GoGreen experts.
In line with DHL’s “Mission 2050”, Singapore too unveiled its Green Plan 2030.
Singapore's Green Plan 2030
Singapore began its environmental journey even before the term "climate change" became popular. By bringing nature closer to the people and implementing new sustainability programmes, life in Singapore is projected to be greener by 2030. The plan, which was launched by five ministries, will guide the country's transition to a more sustainable future within the next decade. In addition, the strategy will also allow Singapore to meet its long-term net-zero emissions objective as soon as possible.
The goal is to bring the entire country together as it advances to a more sustainable future. There are five pillars in the plan, namely, City in Nature, Energy Reset, Sustainable Living, Green Economy, and Resilient Future.
City in Nature
- Under this pillar, one of the key targets is to plant one million trees across the city by 2030.
- Thereafter, every household is to be situated within a 10-minute walk from a park.
- This initiative will help combat CO2 levels by sequestering another 78,000 tons of carbon dioxide and providing cleaner air and more shade.
Energy Reset
- One of the primary goals of this pillar is to promote sustainable fuels for overseas trade and travel.
- All new taxi and car registrations must have cleaner-energy models from 2030 onwards.
- Increasing the network of electric vehicle charging points to 60,000 by 2030.
Sustainable Living
- Singapore to redesign its way of living by preserving the natural resources and energy while also keeping the environment clean.
- To reduce the amount of garbage discharged to landfill per inhabitant per day by 20% by 2026, with the goal of reaching 30% by 2030.
- To reduce total carbon emissions from schools by two-thirds by 2030.
Green Economy
- The key target of this plan is to seek out additional green opportunities in order to increase job creation, restructure industries and use sustainability as a strategic advantage.
- Additionally, to make Singapore a hub for carbon services as well as a leading centre for Green Finance in Asia and globally.
Resilient Future
- This pillar focuses on protecting Singapore's coastlines from rising sea levels and improving food security.
- By 2030, Singapore to produce 30% of the city’s nutritional needs by growing the agri-food industry through important strategies such as land and sea space development.
Given that the Green Plan is a “whole-of-nation” initiative, collaboration and involvement among governments, the general public and civil society will aid in making rapid progress. You can also read more details about the Green Plan if you are looking for a sustainable future.
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