Hapag-Lloyd and DHL Global Forwarding have signed a three-year framework agreement to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions through the use of sustainable marine fuels.
The first order under this agreement, executed in July 2025, avoided 25,000 tons of CO2e. The biofuels used are second-generation, produced from waste and residue feedstock.
“This order demonstrates the feasibility of reducing Scope 3 emissions with sustainable marine fuels,” said Danny Smolders, Managing Director Global Sales at Hapag-Lloyd. “Our partnership with DHL is creating real momentum in decarbonizing supply chains.”
Casper Ellerbaek, Head of Global Ocean Freight at DHL, added: “This agreement is a crucial step toward a decarbonized shipping industry. Using sustainable fuels and the book and claim mechanism helps our customers meet their climate goals.”
The “book and claim” approach allows companies to claim emission reductions separately from the physical fuel used, addressing limited supply and high costs of sustainable marine fuels.
Hapag-Lloyd aims for net-zero fleet emissions by 2045, while DHL targets net-zero by 2050. Both companies offer sustainable transport solutions, Hapag-Lloyd through its Ship Green product and DHL via GoGreen Plus, helping customers reduce Scope 3 emissions and track their climate progress.
By combining sustainable fuels and innovative solutions, Hapag-Lloyd and DHL are driving the shipping industry toward a greener future.
