DHL Express and Phillips 66 advance SAF usage in the US through multi-year agreement

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has announced a significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement with Phillips 66, a leading integrated downstream energy provider and SAF producer headquartered in the United States.
This agreement will see the delivery of over 240,000 metric tons of SAF over a three-year period, aimed at reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 737,000 metric tons compared to conventional jet fuel, marking a major milestone in DHL's commitment to sustainability.
The majority of the SAF will be delivered to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), DHL’s U.S. West Coast Gateway, with future intended deliveries to other West Coast airports where DHL maintains operations, such as San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Utilising a book-and-claim approach, DHL Express is able to manage its carbon footprint through the use of sustainable fuels in the aviation sector.
The SAF will be produced at Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California, one of the world’s largest renewable fuels facilities with a production capacity of 150 million gallons per year of neat SAF.
Travis Cobb, EVP global operations and aviation at DHL Express, stated: “This agreement with Phillips 66 is a significant milestone for DHL Express as we work towards our sustainability goals. By securing a reliable supply of SAF, we are not only reducing our carbon emissions – and those within our customers’ supply chains – but also setting a precedent for the logistics and air cargo industries in the US.
“Our collaboration with Phillips 66 underscores our commitment to a lower-carbon future and demonstrates the importance of sustainable practices in our operations.”