Environmental and climate protection at DACHSER

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Environmental and climate protection at DACHSER

Transport and warehousing are energy-intensive and cause significant CO2 emissions. Until zero-emission technologies are available across the board, existing options must be used in a way that further optimises our customers' carbon footprint despite growing global flows of goods. DACHSER focuses on the following fields of action to make 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 mix of central and decentralised planning, modern facilities and IT systems, and the high level of expertise of all employees and partners. Its efficiency is continuously improved through innovative technologies such as AI and IoT. Through smart planning, we minimise unnecessary transports and energy consumption, reduce CO2 emissions, and rely on fully loaded trucks, mega trailers, long trucks, and multimodal transport.

Energy efficiency through climate-friendly technologies

Modern, energy-efficient solutions are used throughout our network – in transit terminals, warehouses, and office buildings as well as in the transport of goods. For example, for accounting purposes we source green electricity backed by guarantees of origin for all logistics facilities worldwide and invest in PV systems and low-emission vehicles. LED lighting, battery-powered industrial trucks, and heat recovery also contribute to efficiency. In defined urban areas, locally emission-free deliveries with electric vehicles or cargo bikes are standard.

Research and innovation

DACHSER promotes lower-emission logistics through research, innovation, and partnerships. We rely on vehicles, fuels, and energy sources that meet EU standards, including battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for local and long-haul transport. Research and innovation in digitalisation and AI-supported process optimisation also contribute to reducing emissions. In 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-related initiatives through its Corporate Citizen+ programme, primarily in low- and middle-income countries but also in Europe. In addition, a partnership with terre des hommes has existed since 2005 to sustainably improve the educational and living conditions of children. In 2023, DACHSER expanded its commitment and entered into a programme partnership with myclimate and terre des hommes to implement community projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support adaptation to the effects of climate change, and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

DACHSER Emission-Free Delivery

Locally emission-free delivery in 25 European city centres is an essential part of our long-term climate protection strategy. Join us on this journey toward 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 by using advanced biofuels in accordance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II). These sustainable fuel services apply to air and sea freight as well as European overland transport and complement zero-emission technologies such as electric vehicles and e-fuels.

Life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions are avoided by up to 75% compared with conventional fossil fuels, in accordance with the EU RED II methodology
Investment in new, innovative, and sustainable technologies based on waste-derived bio-feedstocks
Applicable to any trade lane, with flexible emission avoidance rates

Collaboration for sustainability and climate protection

Our commitment to greater sustainability is reflected in the rankings on rating platforms such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and EcoVadis.

EcoVadis rating platform

EcoVadis is an international rating platform that assesses sustainability along the entire supply chain. It covers four themes: environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. The assessment is based on a questionnaire covering these themes. In 2025, we successfully improved our score to 73 points, reflecting our sustainability efforts across all four themes.
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) rating platform

The nonprofit organisation CDP assesses companies' activities in the areas of climate change, water security, and forests. The CDP rating is considered the gold standard of environmental reporting in the global business world. Once a year, companies voluntarily submit data and information on CO2 emissions, climate risks, and reduction targets and strategies via a standardised questionnaire. In 2025, DACHSER received a B rating based on its response to the climate change questionnaire. The B or management level is awarded when coordinated action on climate issues has been taken.
Smart Freight Centre

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

The alliance encourages companies, institutions, and individuals to support climate projects and share their insights.
EcoTransIT

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

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