Mercedes -Benz laid the largest arrangement of sustainable flying fuel (SAF) by DB Schenker client. The registry agreement reduces CO2E emissions of the Global Car Company by 40,000 tons by purchasing about 13,000 tons of SAF. Biofuels are adopted towards Frankfurt’s air charging shipments to Beijing and Shanghai.
Thorsten Meincke, member of the World Board of Shipping Air & Ocean, DB Schenker: “Achieving carbon neutrality is a long journey. It sets a new biological fuel agreement with our reliable partner Mercedes -Benz a new standard for sustainability. By working together, we reduce emissions actively and immediately in the Crossing District supply chains. This contract represents one of The largest SAF deals ever in the automotive and logistical services in the world.
Elke Pusskeiler, Head of the Supply Series Management, Mercedes-Benz AG: “As part of” our ambitious 2039 “for Mercedes-Benz cars, we aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in logistics services by 60 % compared to 2021. Our strategy focuses on sustainability to avoid carbon dioxide and reduce emissions Transport emissions abroad.
DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz had a strong partnership for several decades. Joint business extends through several means of transportation, including land transport, air and oceans as well as warehouse management. When DB Schenker launched the world’s first regular charging trip covered by SAF in 2021, Mercedess was among the first customers.
Although the use of SAF alone cannot remove emissions from air transport, it is an alternative and tangible step available in reducing the environmental effect of aviation. It is a well -tested alternative for traditional aircraft fuel. It results from waste materials such as frying oil used, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions in the life cycle at an average of 80 % compared to fossil fuel.
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