Deutsche Post DHL - Environment and Social Responsibility

May 21, 2013: Deutsche Post DHL makes Bonn a model city for carbon-neutral delivery vehicles

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT

In an initial phase, 79 vehicles will be put into service by the end of the year in Bonn and the surrounding area for the parcel delivery.

Apr 30, 2013: Taking on Responsibility Together: Deutsche Post DHL releases its Corporate Responsibility Report 2012

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The report covers the Group's core programs - GoGreen, GoHelp, and GoTeach - as well as issues and topics relating to Human Resources and health within the Group.

Apr 25, 2013: DHL unveils Hands-On-Lab and Trend Radar at Innovation Day

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Visitors are guided through an "innovation funnel" that demonstrates how the company develops innovations and how projects are set up within DHL.

Mar 25, 2013: DHL takes on logistics for WorldSkills 2013

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT

For the six-day event, DHL Trade Fairs & Events will be transporting material from a total of 51 countries and regions to the Exhibition Grounds in Leipzig.

Mar 10, 2013: Deutsche Post DHL receives the German Industry Innovation Award for its Generations Pact

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The award pays tribute to the most significant scientific, technical, business and intellectual innovations.

Mar 08, 2013: Deutsche Post DHL to continue as main sponsor of the Beethovenfest until 2015

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMT

Once again in 2013, the complementary programme in the Post Tower Lounge is a permanent fixture in the Beethovenfest calendar.

Mar 07, 2013: Deutsche Post DHL's first climate protection project expected to save over 20,000 tons of CO2 per year

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The project lives up to the Gold Standard, a seal of quality from environmental organisations, companies and governments which is subject to both ecological and social criteria.

Feb 04, 2013: DHL proves that quick document delivery can be green with new carbon neutral feature

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:00:00 GMT

The DHL Express Envelope shipping option is available for customers of DHL in 110 countries across all continents.

Oct 30, 2012: Deutsche Post and StreetScooter GmbH extend cooperation to 2013

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The first Streetscooter prototype has met Deutsche Post's expectations in terms of features loading capacity and safety standards.

Sep 24, 2012: Deutsche Post DHL: a leader in equal opportunity for women

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Post DHL has been honored this year with the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for the fifth consecutive time.

Sep 06, 2012: Deutsche Post DHL holds Global Volunteer Day

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Thousands of employees from all parts of the world will join in the program for the second consecutive year.

Sep 04, 2012: Deutsche Post DHL again main sponsor of the Beethovenfest in 2012

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Just as in past years, the company will also host a variety of free events in the Post Tower Lounge.

May 11, 2012: DHL supports Urban Logistics Forum

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT

This annual world congress is taking place for the third time and will be focusing on key future issues.

May 03, 2012: Corporate Responsibility Report 2011: Deutsche Post DHL improves CO2 efficiency index by two index points

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Frank Appel: "We want to create a balance between economic success and social objectives."

Apr 10, 2012: DHL improves climate footprint of sea freight transportations

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT

DHL Global Forwarding, Freight is making increased use of rail transport for the transportation of containers to the loading terminals.

Mar 16, 2012: DHL Innovation Award 2012: Outstanding ideas and solutions for future logistics

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Under the motto "Logistics 2050 - From Science Fiction to Reality", this all day event focused on trends and future developments in the world.

Mar 15, 2012: DHL Vision Suite opened up at DHL Innovation Center

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The launch of the cutting edge multi-dimensional projection room takes place as part of the DHL Innovation Day 2012.

Feb 10, 2012: The winners of the DHL Innovation Contest awarded

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In total, 300 people from 170 countries submitted approximately 160 ideas during the six-week contest.

Jan 26, 2012: Deutsche Post DHL and Teach First Deutschland extend successful partnership three additional years

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

18 new teaching fellows to teach in schools in North Rhine Westphalia and Baden-Wuerttemberg starting in February 2012.

Nov 16, 2011: DHL is looking for innovative young scientists

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:30:00 GMT

Young scientists and entrepreneurs again have the chance to win the DHL Innovation Award as the 'most innovative young scientist'.

Nov 16, 2011: Exemplary personnel policies at Deutsche Post DHL win multiple awards

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Group receives the German Diversity Award 2011 and the Human Capital Club e.V. Award.

Nov 11, 2011: International award for Deutsche Post DHL Sustainability Report

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Post DHL has been distinguished with two prizes for its 2010 report on corporate responsibility.

Nov 08, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL and UNDP launch the next "Get Airports Ready for Disaster" training in Indonesia

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:45:00 GMT

The GARD training mainly aims to prepare airport personnel to cope during the aftermath of a disaster.

Nov 04, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL distinguished once again for exemplary health management

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The Group receives Corporate Health Award for second time in a row.

Oct 17, 2011: Women in executive positions: DAX companies propose commitment to a sustainable development with binding targets

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT

The 30 corporations listed on Frankfurt's blue-chip DAX index intend to increase the share of women in executive positions in the coming years.

Sep 29, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL leads sustainability rankings

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT

The Group's environmental criteria scored particularly high, far exceeding the industry average.

Sep 28, 2011: 775,000 safety vests for first-time school kids

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Post, ADAC and the "Bild" newspaper join forces to make the streets safer for new school goers.

Sep 12, 2011: Deutsche Post, StreetScooter GmbH and institutes of the University of Aachen developing own electric car for mail and parcel delivery

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:30:00 GMT

The objective is to create a new vehicle that meets the requirements in terms of suitability for daily operational use and economic efficiency.

Sep 08, 2011: Federal ministries and agencies now using GoGreen

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In the future, all federal ministries and most of the federal agencies will only use the GOGREEN service from Deutsche Post DHL to ship their parcels.

Sep 01, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL encourages employee volunteerism around the world

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT

For the first time, Deutsche Post DHL is calling on its employees, customers and business partners to take part in this year's 'Global Volunteer Day'.

Aug 10, 2011: DHL and Blue Dart steer India's logistics in a new direction with the launch of Smart Truck

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Bengaluru pilot adapts successful innovations to improve service quality, cut costs, reduce time and emissions in emerging market conditions.

Jul 27, 2011: DHL provides additional control on "green" shipping services

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT

DHL Global Forwarding, Freight Carbon Dashboard helps manage CO2 emissions along the entire supply chain.

Jul 08, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL to offer summer camps to young people

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:30:00 GMT

The Group is organising Camp4us summer camps for the third time with Teach First Germany and the German Children and Youth Foundation.

Jul 05, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL tests Volkswagen's Caddy blue-emotion commercial vehicles

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The electric urban delivery vehicles will be in operation from July to September 2011 in Potsdam, Germany, as well as from the delivery depot in Stahnsdorf.

Jun 27, 2011: DHL provides CO2-neutral transport for all private customer parcels throughout Germany at no added charge

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Post DHL is the first and still the only logistics company in Germany to offer private customers an eco-friendly way to deliver their parcel items.

Jun 22, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL with environmentally friendly mail services for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2011

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:30:00 GMT

As the official mail partner, Deutsche Post delivers tickets both within Germany and internationally.

Jun 06, 2011: DHL introduces disaster prevention at airports in Bangladesh

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT

The "Get Airports Ready for Disaster" (GARD) program was developed together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

May 23, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL publishes Corporate Responsibility Report 2010

Mon, 23 May 2011 08:30:00 GMT

The Group-CO2 efficiency index improved by 12 points since 2007.

May 11, 2011: DHL offers climate-friendly road freight services

Wed, 11 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT

DHL Freight is continuing its investments in the improvement of CO₂ neutral products.

May 05, 2011: DHL supports Japanese government with pro-bono domestic delivery of relief supplies

Thu, 05 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT

DHL Japan delivers international relief supplies from Narita to disaster areas.

Apr 07, 2011: Deutsche Post road tests 12 new Renault electric vehicles

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT

As part of the "E-mobility in commuter traffic" pilot project, the vehicles will transport letters and small packages in the Rhine-Ruhr area until the end of 2011.

Apr 06, 2011: DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo donate Japan relief flight to EU Commission

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The flight to Tokyo was performed by the companies' joint air cargo subsidiary AeroLogic.

Mar 31, 2011: DHL introduces all 'green' fleet in Manhattan

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT

DHL is rolling out eco-friendly commercial delivery vehicles in Manhattan to help reduce its impact on the environment.

Feb 24, 2011: Deutsche Post DHL Corporate Responsibilty

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Group discusses corporate resonsibility with representatives from various areas of society.

Dec 22, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL modernizes its fleet of vehicles

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT

All 1,300 Mercedes Benz Sprinters meet new environmental standards and are more ergonomically designed and safer.

Dec 20, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL sends about a billion GoGreen shipments a year

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:15:00 GMT

Customers have the opportunity to send their shipments in a more sustainable way and to improve their own carbon footprint.

Dec 16, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL extends its climate friendly shipping services

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT

DHL Global Forwarding offers reliable emission calculation.

Dec 14, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL and UN OCHA extend humanitarian partnership

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:00:00 GMT

In close cooperation with the United Nations, Deutsche Post DHL assists in the handling and storing of relief cargo at airports in disaster regions.

Dec 08, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL initiates own climate protection project

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:30:00 GMT

10,000 highly-efficient firewood stoves are expected to generate about 20,000 carbon credits per year in Lesotho.

Nov 17, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL and Teach For All launch global partnership

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The main focus of the joint activities is the expansion of the existing national Teach For All organizations in Argentina, Chile, Peru and India.

Oct 21, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL's climate protection management among the best in Germany

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Group was included in the "climate performance" category of the Carbon Disclosure Performance Leadership Index with the highest rating "A".

Oct 13, 2010: Sustainability is key for future success of the logistics industry

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Post DHL unveils a new study on green business trends.

Sep 29, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL with leading positions in sustainability rankings

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Group has been listed in the leading capital market indices evaluating the sustainability efforts and results of companies.

Sep 21, 2010: Nepal next to benefit from DHL's Disaster Preparedness Program

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:30:00 GMT

The so-called “Get Airports Ready for Disaster” program (GARD) aims to prepare airport staff to cope with the impact of a natural catastrophe.

Sep 20, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL is counting on Iveco Electric Daily for environmentally-friendly transport

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Deutsche Post DHL will symbolically receive Europe's first 3.5 ton e-vehicle, which will be deployed early in 2011.

Sep 15, 2010: DHL extends relief efforts in Pakistan

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Disaster Response Team remains on site at Islamabad Airport for two more weeks, prolonging the total duration of the mission to five weeks.

Sep 02, 2010: Deutsche Post is testing the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:15:00 GMT

The vans drive with battery-electric drives and will be used in the mail delivery service.

Aug 30, 2010: DHL helps to deliver humanitarian supplies to Russian wildfire victims

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT

DHL participated in the delivery of 40 tons of clothes, food household goods and sanitary items.

Aug 27, 2010: DHL supports relief efforts in Pakistan

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT

DHL Disaster Response Team will assist to handle incoming relief goods at Islamabad airport.

Jul 20, 2010: DHL trials world's first in hybrid technology for HCVs in distribution

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The hybrid vehicle will allow for reductions in fuel consumption of up to 15 percent, as well as lower carbon emissions and noise levels.

Jul 01, 2010: DHL and the National University of Singapore launch sustainable Supply Chain Center

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:30:00 GMT

The center in Singapore will develop sustainable solutions for the logistics industry.

Jun 09, 2010: DHL supports the German Federal Foreign Office in its 'German - Language of Ideas' initiative

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

DHL Express transports two chests for the campaign 'Echo 2010: the German Language Goes on Tour'.

Jun 02, 2010: DHL supports flood relieve efforts in Guatemala

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:30:00 GMT

A team of 20 DRT volunteers deploys today to La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City to organize the handling of relief goods.

May 06, 2010: DHL with significant participation at the Shanghai 2010 Expo

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT

DHL has partnered with the Chinese Urban Planet pavilion to present its green vision for the future of logistics.

Apr 26, 2010: Corporate Responsibility Report 2009/2010

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Deutsche Post DHL made significant progress in its worldwide drive to achieve sustainable development.

Mar 23, 2010: DHL and OLPC foundation partner to deliver computers to Haitian school children

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT

DHL is donating its transportation network and logistics expertise for delivery of the refurbished laptops.

Mar 10, 2010: DHL supports earthquake relief efforts in Chile

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:45:00 GMT

The Disaster Response Team consists out of six core team members and a group of over 140 volunteers of the DHL country office in Chile.

Jan 20, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL invests in new fuel-efficient trucks

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT

The Group enters into a frame agreement with Volvo Trucks for delivery of 1,800 trucks in the UK, Finland and Sweden.

Jan 14, 2010: Deutsche Post DHL deploys Disaster Response Teams to Haiti

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

The Team Americas is preparing to operate out of Toussaint L'ouverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

Jan 13, 2010: DHL Global Mail introduces new option for carbon neutral shipping and mailing

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Eco-conscious companies can now choose a new method of shipping and mailing that supports their environmental protection goals.

Nov 07, 2009: Deutsche Post DHL receives German Sustainability Award

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The jury named Deutsche Post DHL's Corporate Responsibility Program "Most sustainable strategy", highlighting the GoGreen program.

Oct 08, 2009: Deutsche Post DHL Disaster Response Team requested for Indonesia

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

The team has already started handling first incoming aircrafts, bringing in medical supplies and generators.

Sep 16, 2009: DHL helps Sanofi-Aventis reduce CO2 emissions

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT

DHL Global Forwarding is migrating delivery of temperature-controlled goods for sea freight export from HGVs to inland vessels.

Aug 13, 2009: DHL and UNDP start disaster relief pilot program GARD

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:30:00 GMT

GARD, which stands for "Get Airports Ready for Disaster," is a crucial initiative in making worldwide relief efforts more effective.