Freight forwarder DB Schenker will purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equalling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), from Finnair.
By co-funding SAF with Finnair, DB Schenker will receive a verified scope 3 emissions reduction certificate to confirm its contribution to decreasing air cargo-related emissions.
Scope 3 emissions are not produced by the company itself and are not the result of activities from assets owned or controlled by them, but by those that the company is indirectly responsible for up and down its value chain.
Finnair has set a science-based target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5% by 2033 from a 2023 baseline.
The target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Like others in the industry, Finnair is aiming towards net-zero emissions by 2050.
“Our toolkit for reaching the target comprises investing in sustainable aviation fuels beyond regulatory requirements, further improving operational efficiency, optimizing our network, and investing in new aircraft technology," said Gabriela Hiitola, senior vice president, Finnair Cargo.
"This agreement with DB Schenker marks an important milestone in our decarbonization efforts and we are thrilled to partner with such a pioneering company, placing key focus on this important matter.
"[The] airfreight industry needs to address the climate challenge together, and partnering with like-minded stakeholders within the value chain is essential."
DB Schenker has been an early adopter of SAF since 2020 and aims to expand its low-carbon airfreight options for shippers.
“At DB Schenker, we recognize the urgency of decarbonizing airfreight and are committed to driving meaningful change within the industry," said Björn Eckbauer, senior vice president of global operations & procurement air, DB Schenker.
"Our collaboration with Finnair marks another step in scaling sustainable aviation fuel use to significantly reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. By investing in SAF, we are not only reducing our own carbon footprint but also empowering our customers with low-carbon air freight solutions."
Earlier this month, DB Schenker announced its largest single volume order of SAF by a customer.
