Blue Dart Express Limited : DHL and Blue Dart offer India's first end-to-end GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service across international and domestic markets
December 14, 2011 at 07:10 am
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DHL and Blue Dart offer India's first
end-to-end GOGREEN Carbon Neutral Service across
international and domestic markets
. Service allows customers the option to neutralise
their carbon footprint and build a cleaner, safer
environment for the current and future
generations
Mumbai, December 13 2011:
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).
DHL - The Logistics company for the world
DHL is the global market leader in the logistics
industry and "The Logistics company for the
world". DHL commits its expertise in
international express, air and ocean freight, road
and rail transportation, contract logistics and
international mail services to its customers. A
global network composed of more than 220 countries
and territories and about 275,000 employees
worldwide offers customers superior service quality
and local knowledge to satisfy their supply chain
requirements. DHL accepts its social responsibility
by supporting climate protection, disaster
management and education.
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL. The Group
generated revenue of more than 51 billion euros in
2010.
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About Blue Dart
Blue Dart Express Ltd., South Asia's premier
courier, and integrated express package
Distribution Company, offers secure and reliable
delivery of consignments to over 27,578 locations
in India. As part of the DHL Group (DHL Express,
DHL Global Forwarding & DHL Supply Chain), Blue
Dart accesses the largest and most comprehensive
express and logistics network worldwide, covering
over 220 countries and offers an entire spectrum of
distribution services including air express,
freight forwarding supply chain solutions and
customs clearance. The Blue Dart team drives market
leadership through its motivated people force,
dedicated air and ground capacity, cutting-edge
technology, wide range of innovative, vertical
specific products and value-added services to
deliver unmatched standards of service quality to
its customers. Blue Dart's market leadership is
further validated by numerous awards and
recognitions from customers for exhibiting
reliability, superior brand experience and
sustainability. Some of these include SUPERBRAND
and 'Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand
Gold Award' 6 years in a row, one of
'India's Best Companies to Work For' by
The Great Place to Work
Blue Dart Express Limited is engaged in the business of integrated air and ground transportation and distribution of time sensitive packages to various destinations, primarily within India. Its technology-based business offerings include TrackDart, MailDart, MobileDart, InternetDart, ShopTrack, PackTrack, ShipDart, Billing, Schedule a pickup, Waybill Generation, Location Finder, Transit Time Finder, Price Finder, Cosmat II, SMART, and ImageDart. It provides service guides, which include Domestic Priority, Dart Apex, Dart Surfaceline, Dart Plus, Smart Box, Express Pallet, Airport-to-Airport, Interline, International Services and Fuel Surcharge. The Company offers delivery of consignments to approximately 55,000 locations in India and serves over 220 countries and territories and offers distribution services, including air express, freight forwarding, supply chain solutions and customs clearance. Its subsidiaries include Concorde Air Logistics Limited and Blue Dart Aviation Limited.
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