DSV and Google Cloud partner on sustainable aviation fuel
The pilot agreement will secure up to 9.7 million litres of SAF and support the use of lower-emission fuels in air freight operations.
DSV has partnered with Google Cloud to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the technology company's air freight shipments, with the agreement expected to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by 25,000 tonnes of CO₂e compared with conventional jet fuel.
The pilot agreement will secure up to 9.7 million litres (2.5 million US gallons) of SAF for a key route used by Google Cloud's air freight shipments. The collaboration will also lay the groundwork for wider sustainability initiatives between the two companies.
The SAF used in the programme is produced from waste and residue materials. According to DSV, the fuel reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 85% compared with conventional fossil jet fuel.
DSV and Google Cloud will use a book-and-claim method for the programme. This allows the emissions reductions to be allocated to Google Cloud, regardless of where the fuel is physically used.
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