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Formula E and DHL – its official founding and logistics partner – have revealed that the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has transported its teams’ and championship freight from the race in Berlin to the next race in Shanghai using DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, leveraging the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight.
Approximately 257 tons of freight have been transported through SAF between the two iconic cities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% when compared to kerosene aviation fuel. The individual flight trip of over 6,000 miles, completed three planes, leverages DHL Global Forwarding’s GoGreen Plus service via an insetting approach. This is the latest initiative in a decade-long partnership, spanning 127 races – with both organisations working together in revolutionising sustainable motorsport and logistics.
SAF is produced from waste sources like used cooking oil and food waste. DHL employs an insetting approach via the Book & Claim system, enabling cutting emissions directly at the source. Air carriers use these sustainable biofuels on behalf of DHL, resulting in emission reductions. These reductions are then transferred to DHL and allocated to shippers as certificates.
Other initiatives include the optimisation of sustainable biofuels in road and ocean freight, as well as efficient regional clustering of races throughout the season.
With an extensive global operations and logistics network, DHL utilises its multimodal transport system to ensure all freight is delivered on time and as sustainably as possible, ensuring the smooth delivery and execution of races and events enjoyed by hundreds of millions of fans around the world.
VP of Sustainability, Formula E,Julia Pallé, said: “This next big milestone in our sustainability journey builds on more than a decade of collaboration and success between Formula E and DHL. Together we continue to innovate and redefine sustainable mobility, ensuring we maintain our position as the world’s most sustainable sport.”
Head of Motorsports Italy at DHL Global Forwarding, Manuela Gianni, said: “Our partnership with Formula E represents a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. By leveraging our logistics expertise and global network, we are proud to support Formula E in delivering exhilarating races while reducing our environmental footprint. Together, we are driving positive change and inspiring a greener future.”
Formula E and the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship:
As the world’s first all-electric FIA World Championship and the only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship brings dramatic racing to the heart of some of the world’s most iconic cities providing an elite motorsport platform for the world’s leading automotive manufacturers to accelerate electric vehicle innovation.
The Formula E network of teams, manufacturers, partners, broadcasters, and host cities are united by a passion for the sport and belief in its potential to accelerate sustainable human progress and create a better future for people and planet.
ABB:
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.
DHL – The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.
DHL is part of DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 81.8 billion euros in 2023. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.
