DHL Group says the updated Science Based Targets initiative Corporate Net Zero Standard Version 2.0, published in June 2026, supports its approach to cutting transport emissions. The standard now recognizes book and claim as a credible mechanism for reducing transport emissions when direct cuts are not feasible. DHL's GoGreen Plus service already uses this model. It lets customers cut emissions from shipments in shared networks by allocating the environmental benefits of low-carbon fuels like sustainable aviation fuel. DHL argues that recognizing book and claim helps overcome cost and infrastructure barriers to scaling sustainable fuels in logistics. The move is relevant for companies trying to reduce Scope 3 transport emissions and meet SBTi climate targets. It signals a shift in how carbon accounting handles shared transport networks, which could influence how other logistics firms approach decarbonization.
