DHL Express launches first electric delivery vehicles in NZ

DHL Express launches first electric delivery vehicles in New Zealand

• Vehicles are deployed in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington to support pick-up and delivery services

• Deployment supports Deutsche Post DHL Group’s aim to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050

Auckland, February 13, 2019: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has announced the launch of three electric vehicles to be deployed in its network, in line with Deutsche Post DHL Group’s aim to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050. The vehicles will be used for pick-up and delivery services in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by about 80%.

Mark Foy, Country Manager, DHL Express New Zealand says, “The decisions we make today will have an impact on the future generation and therefore it is critical for us to make the right decisions today. We are very excited to deploy new electric vehicles, which is a significant step towards our goal of becoming a zero-emissions logistics provider by 2050. We are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and working with them to achieve sustainable growth.”

This year, over 170 DHL Express New Zealand customers have signed up for DHL’s GoGreen Carbon Neutral service, which allows them to opt for an environmentally responsible shipping option and helps to combat climate change by offsetting emissions throughout the transportation of shipments. With each shipment, DHL makes a corresponding contribution to a climate protection project through the purchase of carbon credits from verified and high-quality projects.

In line with the Group’s goal to achieve zero-emissions, globally DHL Express aims to operate 70% of its first and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions by 2025 – it will continue to expand the use of e-mobility and green delivery solutions in its operations, and support development of environmentally friendly technologies. It also aims to generate more than 50% of sales to incorporate Green Solutions, making customers’ supply chains greener. DHL Express is also committed to train and certify over 80% of its employees as GoGreen specialists, and to involve them in reaching the Group’s goal of planting one million trees every year globally.

The three electric vehicles have been partly funded by the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund, which supports innovative projects that expand the use and possibilities of electric vehicles and other low emissions technology in the transport space.

Over the last year, employees from DHL Express New Zealand, along with their friends and families, have planted more than 1,200 trees, and conducted beach clean-ups across the country. The company has also been developing its recycling program – one of the key initiatives was the introduction of soft plastic and wood recycling in its facility in Wellington. DHL Express is also utilizing ‘green’ technologies such as LED lights in its Gateway in Auckland, which is estimated to save about 28 tons of CO2 per year [Real Estate CO2 Calculator (BCA Support Tool)].

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