Dhl And Blue Dart Offer India's First End-To-End Go Green Carbon Neutral Service Across International And Domestic Markets

Online, December 13, 2011 (Newswire.com) - DHL, the world's leading logistics company, and Blue Dart Express Ltd., South Asia's premier courier, and integrated express package distribution company and part of the DHL Group, announced India's first end-to-end GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service across international and domestic markets. This new service, a GoGreen initiative is an extension of DPDHL's global environment protection program launched in 2008 and will provide customers in India with an environmentally responsible shipping option.

Powered by DHL and Blue Dart in India, the GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service will allow our customers to neutralize their carbon footprint by paying an offset charge over and above their shipping rates. The offset charge will be calculated on shipment / weight and distance. Carbon emissions from customer shipments will be offset by reinvesting in environmental protection projects verified by SGS (Societe Generale de Surveillance - www.in.sgs.com), a United Nations independent auditor. A certificate, verified by SGS, will be issued to the customer annually that will mention the total amount of CO2 offset per customer.

Commenting on the service offering announcement, Malcolm Monteiro, SVP & Area Director - DHL Express, South Asia said, "As a socially responsible organization, we firmly believe in striking the right balance between economic benefits and environmental responsibility. This new GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service will allow customers to be our co-stakeholders in ensuring a cleaner, safer, environment and do their bit towards ensuring a carbon neutral shipment. Since the launch of the environment protection program in 2008, we have seen a lot of interest evinced by customers who already have sustainability on their agenda. Through this roll-out in India, we will enable customers to be responsible social citizens."

Dr. Keith Ulrich, Vice President - DHL Solutions & Innovations and Head of Research & Innovation Management, added, "Transportation and logistics industries are seen as key contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As a globally operating transport and logistics provider we therefore strive for innovative solutions for today's challenges. This includes delivery concepts for mega cities, clean transport and environmentally friendly services alike. I therefore very much welcome today's green product launch for India."

R. S. Subramanian, Country Manager, DHL Express India, said, "At DHL, innovation means providing solutions today for the world of tomorrow. Our GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service enables us to collaborate with our customers and help them evaluate measure and neutralize their carbon footprint. Together we can protect the environment as responsible citizens."

Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Ltd., commented, "Blue Dart has always led the way for the domestic express industry. We are acknowledged for the product innovations, infrastructure as well as sustainability initiatives and are considered as a lighthouse for other logistics companies in Blue Dart Country. The GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service will not only enable our customers to contribute to a greener future but will also help fund the climate protection projects and build healthier and productive communities."

The GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service will be available across all of Blue Dart-DHL's Express Service Offerings, including Domestic Priority, Dart Apex, Dart Surface Line and International products such as documents, parcels. Express Easy and Import Express. It will also be available on customized solutions such as Temperature Controlled Logistics.

DHL Express India and Blue Dart are top performers in DHL's annual global Carbon Footprint Assessment register. In 2010, DHL Express India achieved 6.0 per cent improvement in carbon efficiency despite total CO2 increasing by 13.6 per cent as the economy boomed. Blue Dart posted an improvement of 6.5 per cent year-on-year driven by stronger volumes, despite CO2 increasing by 18.5 per cent in 2010 versus 2009. Despite increases in fuel consumption, carbon efficiencies were achieved by switching to cleaner fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).