DHL was the first global logistics provider to introduce a measurable climate protection target with the introduction of its GOGREEN Programme in 2008, which sets a goal to improve the carbon efficiency of its operations by 30% by 2020 compared with 2007 base levels.
DHL established a micro consolidation centre at its warehouse in Edmonton, which manages final deliveries into London using a Euro V 7.5t aerodynamic teardrop vehicle. The teardrop design reduces drag and optimises fuel consumption and emissions.
The new CNG-powered delivery vehicle, with a spark ignition engine that produces lower emissions and is up to 50% quieter than a standard diesel engine, has also been introduced for out-of-hours deliveries.
The vehicle features safety innovations such as a low-entry cab with large windows that widen the driver’s field of vision, glass panels on the nearside door to allow the driver to see smaller vehicles, and an in-cab camera with a 360 degree view.
