Focus on Sustainability
Trust the DHL Global Forwarding experts to explain key concepts and sustainability terms
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the terms and concepts related to the move to sustainable freight forwarding, we’re here to help. From our white papers to our sustainability glossary, we break down key considerations when it comes to reducing the environmental impact of your shipping.
White Papers
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Sustainability Glossary
Carbon Emission
Carbon dioxide (CO2e) emissions are the common type of gas emitted from the burning of fossil fuels. The higher the carbon content in the fossil fuel, or the more inefficient the burning process, generally, the greater amount of CO2e is produced.
CDP
CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is an international, not-for-profit organisation, providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information. This online platform enables companies to disclose their carbon emissions information for public usage, such as financial market analysts.
EN 16258:2012
EN 16258:2012 is a methodology for calculation and declaration of energy consumption GHG Protocol Product Lifecycle Accounting and Reporting Standard. It is the most acceptable standard globally.
Emission Factors
An emission factor is a number that allows us to convert transportation activity into emissions. It is the average emission rate of a given source. Here are the source emission factors we use for
GLEC
Gold Standard
Gold Standard is a certification programme designed to ensure that carbon credits are real and verifiable and that projects make measurable contributions to sustainable development.
VERs
Voluntary Emission Reductions or Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) are a type of carbon offset exchanged in the voluntary or over-the-counter market for carbon credits.
GoGreen Solutions and Services
DHL Global Forwarding can help you decrease emissions and increase efficiency. From reporting to offsets, explore all of our solutions.