Environmental and climate protection at DACHSER

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Environment and Climate Protection at DACHSER

Transport and warehousing are energy-intensive and generate significant CO₂ emissions. Until zero-emission technologies are widely available, we need to make the best possible use of existing solutions to continue improving our customers’ carbon footprint despite growing global flows of goods. DACHSER focuses on the following areas of action to achieve sustainable progress in environmental and climate protection.

Process Efficiency through Intelligent Logistics Networks

The DACHSER network is a highly efficient transport and logistics network based on an optimal combination of centralised and decentralised planning, modern facilities and IT systems, as well as the extensive expertise of our employees and partners. Efficiency is continuously enhanced through innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. Through intelligent planning, we minimise unnecessary transport and energy consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and make use of fully loaded trucks, mega trailers, longer and heavier vehicles, and multimodal transport.

Energy efficiency through climate-friendly technologies

Across our network, we use modern, energy-efficient solutions in transit terminals, warehouses and office buildings, as well as in the transport of goods. For all our logistics facilities worldwide, we source green electricity, accounted for in accordance with guarantees of origin, and invest in photovoltaic systems and low-emission vehicles. LED lighting, battery-powered industrial trucks and heat recovery systems also contribute to greater energy efficiency. In designated urban areas, locally emission-free deliveries using electric vehicles or cargo bikes are now standard practice.

Research and Innovation

DACHSER promotes lower-emission logistics through research, innovation and partnerships. We use vehicles, fuels and energy sources that comply with EU standards, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) for short- and long-distance transport. Research and innovation in digitalisation and AI-supported process optimisation also help to reduce emissions. At the DACHSER Enterprise Lab, we work with Fraunhofer IML to develop solutions that make the flow of goods and processes more efficient and sustainable.

Corporate Citizen+

As part of its sustainability strategy, DACHSER supports social and climate protection initiatives through its Corporate Citizen+ programme, primarily in low- and middle-income countries, but also in Europe. Since 2005, DACHSER has also maintained a partnership with Terre des Hommes aimed at sustainably improving children’s educational opportunities and living conditions. In 2023, DACHSER expanded its commitment by entering into a programme partnership with myclimate and Terre des Hommes to implement community-based projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support adaptation to the impacts of climate change and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

DACHSER Emission-Free Delivery

Local emission-free delivery in 25 European city centres is a key part of our long-term climate protection strategy. Join us on our journey towards a sustainable future!

Sustainable Fuel Services

As part of its climate protection strategy, DACHSER enables its customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the short term through the use of advanced biofuels in accordance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). These Sustainable Fuel Services are available for air and sea freight as well as European road transport and complement zero-emission technologies such as electric vehicles and e-fuels.

Up to 75% of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions can be avoided compared with conventional fossil fuels, based on the EU RED II methodology
Investment in new, innovative and sustainable technologies based on waste-derived bio-feedstocks
Applicable to any trade route, with flexible emission reduction rates

Collaboration for Sustainability and Climate Protection

Our commitment to greater sustainability is reflected in ratings from assessment platforms such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and EcoVadis.

EcoVadis Assessment Platform

EcoVadis is an international rating platform for determining sustainability along the entire supply chain. It covers four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The assessment is conducted via a questionnaire containing questions on these topics. In 2025, we successfully improved our score to 73 points, reflecting our sustainability efforts across all four areas.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Assessment Platform

The non-profit organisation CDP assesses companies’ activities in the areas of climate change, water security and forests. The CDP rating is considered the gold standard for environmental reporting in the global business community. Once a year, companies voluntarily provide data and information on CO₂ emissions, climate risks, as well as reduction targets and strategies, via a standardised questionnaire. In 2025, DACHSER received a B rating based on its responses to the climate change questionnaire. A B rating, or Management Level, is awarded when coordinated action has been taken to address climate change.
Smart Freight Centre

The Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in freight transport. DACHSER participates in the Clean Air Transport (CAT) and Clean Cargo (CCWG) working groups.
Development and Climate Alliance Foundation

The Alliance encourages companies, institutions, and individuals to support climate projects and share their findings.
EcoTransIT

EcoTransIT World is the leading software for the automatic calculation of carbon emissions across global transport chains and modes of transport.
The German Hydrogen Association (DWV)

The German Hydrogen Association (DWV) focuses on optimizing the market, technological, and regulatory frameworks for the hydrogen economy in the fields of plant engineering, production, transport, and application technology.