Finnair and DB Schenker join forces to cut cargo emissions

Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tonnes of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equalling 120 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair.
Both companies are committed to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to air cargo transport.
“Our toolkit for reaching the target comprises investing in sustainable aviation fuels beyond regulatory requirements, further improving operational efficiency, optimising our network, and investing in new aircraft technology.
“This agreement with DB Schenker marks an important milestone in our decarbonisation efforts and we are thrilled to partner with such a pioneering company, placing key focus on this important matter. Air freight industry needs to address the climate challenge together, and partnering with like-minded stakeholders within the value chain is essential,” said Gabriela Hiitola, senior vice-president, Finnair Cargo.
By co-funding SAF with Finnair, DB Schenker receives a verified scope 3 emissions reduction certificate, proving its contribution to decreasing air cargo-related emissions.
DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, has been an early adopter of SAF since 2020 and seeks to steadily expand its portfolio of low-carbon air freight solutions to cargo shippers.
“At DB Schenker, we recognise the urgency of decarbonising air freight and are committed to driving meaningful change within the industry.
“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,”said Björn Eckbauer, senior vice-president of global operations and procurement air, DB Schenker.