DHL Express has partnered with Malaysia Aviation Group to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipments by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under its GoGreen Plus service.
The agreement will allow Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) to lower emissions linked to its time-sensitive air freight by investing in SAF used within DHL’s air network. The initiative is expected to cut around 300 metric tons of lifecycle carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions in 2026 compared to the previous year, Biomass Magazine reported.
Julian Neo, Managing Director of DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei, said SAF is currently one of the most advanced options for reducing emissions in long-distance air transport. He added that the partnership reflects growing momentum in the aviation sector toward adopting lower-carbon fuel solutions.
Launched in 2023, GoGreen Plus enables companies to reduce indirect emissions from their supply chains by using SAF. The service operates on a “book and claim” system, where emissions savings from sustainable fuel use within DHL’s network are allocated to customers, even if their shipments are not directly carried on SAF-powered flights.
SAF, which is produced from sustainable materials such as used cooking oil and other residues, can reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel. DHL supports the service through agreements with fuel suppliers including BP, Neste, Cosmo Energy and Cathay Group.
MAG’s participation in the programme will cover both inbound and outbound shipments handled by DHL Express across major trade routes in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The move supports the group’s broader sustainability efforts, alongside its plans to expand SAF use across passenger and cargo operations.
As an aviation group with airline and cargo businesses, MAG said it will continue to explore scalable SAF solutions across different segments as part of its long-term strategy to reduce emissions from air transport.
