Firms tie up for carbon reduction goals
DUBAI: Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), a global brand in the logistics industry, has joined ABB’S Energy Efficiency Movement to reinforce its commitment in reducing its carbon footprint. This is an important step in DPDHL’S initiative to lead the logistics industry towards a greener and more sustainable future, with a commitment to invest 7 billion euro by 2030 to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Launched in March 2021 by ABB, the #energyefficiencymovement is a multi-stakeholder initiative to raise awareness and initiate action to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions to combat climate change. Companies are invited to join the movement and make a public pledge as a way of inspiring others to take action.
The two companies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support each other in the execution of their own sustainability strategies.
DPDHL and ABB will cooperate on projects to reduce ABB’S carbon footprint in its logistics facilities as well as the transportation of goods.
The two companies will also work together to help make DPDHL logistics and office facilities more energy efficient, with a primary focus on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems where high efficiency electric motors and variable speed drives can achieve major reductions in energy use.
“A commitment to sustainability is an integral part of our strategy and a key element of DPDHL’S mission. Joining the Energy Efficiency Movement further fosters a dialogue with likeminded companies with the shared goal of making the world greener, and we are more than happy to be a part of this plaform,” said Tim Scharwath, CEO of Global Forwarding, Freight. “Additionally, our partnership with ABB will further push the shared green agenda by engaging together in innovative solutions to reach net zero emissions.”