Lufthansa Cargo and Röhlig Logistics are joining forces to offer customers a sustainable transport service by aiming to decarbonise selected routes immediately.
In a statement, Lufthansa said Röhlig Logistics relies on investments in certified climate protection projects in order to effectively compensate for CO2 emissions that arise during the transport of airfreight.
It said that Röhlig is initially committed to decarbonising air freight on a total of four selected freight routes, expected to offset around 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
"With immediate effect, we are offering our customers CO2-neutral freight transport on selected routes. In doing so, 100 per cent of the CO2 emissions are offset by supporting projects of the international and non-profit climate protection organisation myclimate," said Philip Herwig, managing partner at Röhlig Logistics.
It said all CO2 emissions of freight carried on behalf of Röhlig Logistics on the following routes will be 100% offset: Frankfurt/Main (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL); from Frankfurt/Main (FRA) to Mexico City (MEX); from Frankfurt/Main (FRA) to Shanghai (PVG); and from Hong Kong (HKG) to Frankfurt/Main (FRA).
Röhlig Logistics relies on a selection of ten carbon offset projects curated by the Lufthansa Group and run by the non-profit organization myclimate. The offsetting is handled via Compensaid, the Lufthansa Group's digital platform for CO2-neutral flying.
"Our goal is to become the most sustainable air cargo airline. That is why we are investing in a modern fleet, innovations such as AeroShark, which reduces air resistance, and the latest generation of lighter loading equipment," said Dorothea von Boxberg, CEO at Lufthansa Cargo.
"These investments help to significantly reduce our CO2 emissions. On the other hand, we offer our customers sustainable transport solutions that reduce the remaining carbon footprint. In addition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel, this also includes offsetting CO2 emissions by investing in high-quality climate protection projects," she added.
