Bonn: DHL Express has announced a major Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Phillips 66, securing more than 240,000 metric tons of SAF over three years from the U.S.-based energy producer. The deal is expected to cut lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by about 737,000 metric tons compared to conventional jet fuel, marking one of DHL’s most significant steps toward its long-term climate goals, reports DHL Group.
Most of the SAF will be supplied to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), DHL’s West Coast hub, with plans to allocate additional volumes to other operational airports on the U.S. West Coast, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO). DHL will use a book-and-claim system to account for the emissions reductions linked to its SAF usage.
The fuel will be sourced from Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California, one of the world’s largest renewable fuel facilities, capable of producing 150 million gallons of neat SAF annually.
Travis Cobb, EVP Global Operations and Aviation at DHL Express, said the agreement marks an important step in the company’s sustainability roadmap. He noted that securing a steady SAF supply helps reduce emissions across DHL’s operations and its customers’ supply chains, while setting a benchmark for the U.S. logistics and air cargo industry.
Brian Mandell, EVP Marketing and Commercial at Phillips 66, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing the SAF market. He emphasized that the collaboration demonstrates how cross-industry efforts can support companies in reaching their decarbonization targets and accelerate sustainable aviation initiatives.
The agreement is among the largest SAF deals made by a U.S. producer and within the global air cargo sector. It supports DHL’s broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and builds on partnerships the company has been establishing across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific since 2021. It will also significantly strengthen DHL’s GoGreen Plus program, which enables customers to lower their Scope 3 emissions through the use of SAF.
Through sustained investment in renewable aviation fuels, DHL Express continues to position itself as an industry leader in climate-conscious logistics while maintaining reliable international service.
