DHL and Formula 1 take flight with sustainable aviation fuel

DHL and Formula 1® are making strides in sustainability with their latest milestone - the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Formula 1 has been working with DHL Global Forwarding's GoGreen Plus service to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by around 80% per flight compared to conventional aviation fuel by utilising SAF.
This marks an exciting new chapter in DHL's 20-year partnership with Formula 1, as it continues to help the sport in its mission to meet its net-zero by 2030 commitment.
Up to the Singapore Grand Prix, approximately 20% of subsequent Formula 1 cargo flights to races outside of Europe this year have been scheduled to use DHL's GoGreen Plus service with SAF.
Paul Fowler, head of DHL Motorsports Logistics, said: “Our longstanding partnership with Formula 1 is built on a shared passion for innovation and excellence.
“We are committed to using our expertise to support Formula 1 in transporting cars and other equipment around the world in the most efficient way possible. With 40 years of expertise in motorsports logistics, we are focused on identifying ways to cut down greenhouse gas emissions and making motorsport more sustainable with every step we take.”
This season, DHL has more than doubled its fleet of biofuel-powered trucks to serve the European leg of the F1 season, now totalling 37 trucks.
"Formula 1 has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our early stage investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel is a testament to our dedication to deliver on our Net Zero by 2030 commitment,” Ellen Jones, head of ESG at Formula 1 said.
"SAF is just the latest step for the business, and underscores how alternative fuels both on and off track can materially reduce carbon emissions. This delivery of our sustainability strategy is only made possible through coordinated actions across our sport."