DHL & Formula E Together Green Award
The renewed partnership sees initiatives that highlight the joint DHL-Formula E commitment to environmental and social responsibility – and underscore DHL’s role as sustainability pioneer in the logistics industry.
As part of the relationship, DHL has exclusive rights to the DHL & Formula E Together Green Award, unearthing sustainability heroes across the globe. A local hero will be recognized at each ABB Formula E race location in Season 8, while accepting global nominations from individuals and organizations throughout the season for the inaugural award. The award winner will be announced at the end of season gala dinner in Seoul. DHL’s aim is to honor everyday sustainability heroes as global brand and sustainability ambassadors, in recognition of their ability to shift attitudes through awareness, and call attention to the power of positive action, however small, in building a more sustainable future.
The local hero of Indonesia is Swietenia Puspa Lestari, founder of non-profit organization “Divers Clean Action” which focuses on marine debris issues. Lestari grew up on one of the small islands in the northern part of Jakarta where scuba diving became a big part of her life. As she grew older, she witnessed the many obstacles and challenges in preserving the health of the ocean. She therefore decided to found the Divers Clean Action organization and form a community to spread awareness and act on the issues of marine pollution.
Following Deutsche Post DHL Group’s goal to achieve zero-emission logistics by 2050, the Group will be investing 7 billion euros in clean operations and climate-neutral logistics through to 2030, which includes major investments in its fleet of e-vehicles. “This – along with our goal to achieve zero-emission logistics by 2050 – is a major, industry-leading commitment on the part of DHL. But we also recognize that the small incremental developments and steps – the everyday engagement and commitment on the part of individuals and organizations around the globe – are so important to moving the needle,” said Arjan Sissing, Head of Global Brand Marketing at Deutsche Post DHL Group.
Sustainable transport solutions
In Indonesia, DHL Express started using electric motorbikes and electric delivery vans years ago and plans to electrify at least half of its feet by 2024. In fact, the electric vans were used by the Formula E team in the last mile delivery of care packs to local communities. Additionally, we have used energy generated by solar panels at all of DHL Express’ new facilities, for instance, the Jakarta Distribution Center. Infrastructure at current facilities are also in the process of being replaced with energy-saving solutions.