New high score: The largest single volume order of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by a DB Schenker customer has been placed by Mercedes-Benz. The record agreement reduces the global automotive company’s CO₂e emissions by 40,000 tons through the procurement of around 13,000 tons of SAF. The biofuel is being accredited towards export air freight shipments from Frankfurt to Beijing and Shanghai.
Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air & Ocean Freight, DB Schenker: “Achieving carbon neutrality is a long-haul journey. Our new biofuel agreement with our trusted partner Mercedes-Benz sets a new benchmark for sustainability commitments. By working together, we are actively and immediately reducing emissions in intercontinental supply chains. This contract represents one of the largest-ever SAF deals in the entire automotive and logistics industries globally. I look forward to seeing more customers join us.”
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