DHL Freight announced that all services booked via Eurapid are now completely climate neutral.
In a statement, it said the carbon emissions caused by Eurapid shipments are fully offset in recognized climate protection projects, providing customers certified climate neutralization of their shipment without extra costs.
DHL Freight also extended the coverage of Eurapid and adds new features to its premium less-than-truckload (LTL) product. The service now covers 95% of all business addresses within 25 countries in Europe. In addition to an improved same-day pick-up and Pre-12 delivery service, an additional Pre-10 delivery option is now also available in defined zip-code areas.
"With continued growth in global trade, there is a growing need for environmentally friendly solutions. To remain ahead of our competitors, protecting the environment and acting sustainably is key along the entire supply chain. DHL Freight Eurapid provides our customers with a green state-of-the-art premium LTL service for their road freight shipments," said Uwe Brinks, CEO DHL Freight.
"The new features are just another proof for our engagement to offer the highest possible level of quality, speed and reliability within our services while improving our ecological footprint. In line with our 'Mission 2050 - Zero Emissions', we are already able to fully offset emissions and offer certified climate neutralization of all shipments via Eurapid," he added.
DHL Freight Eurapid is going green
The DHL Freight Eurapid service operates more than 2,000 daily international line hauls across Europe the network stands for a seamless, cost-efficient door-to-door service.
Through the update of Eurapid, DHL Freight said it can offer their customers fully climate neutral shipping.
The green option is automatically included in all services at no extra cost. The amount of CO2 emissions produced during the handling and transport of a shipment, including upstream emissions from energy provision, is calculated using a verified measurement process.
"To offset these emissions, carbon credits are bought from recognized climate protection projects that reduce the amount of CO2 emission in the atmosphere. With this initiative, DHL Freight wants to contribute to a certified climate neutralization along the customer's supply chain," DHL Freight said.
DHL Freight Eurapid offers prioritized handling and scheduled door-to-door delivery daily while guaranteeing fast and reliable deliveries to 25 countries.
