DHL Express and Sanad Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Aviation with DHL GoGreen Plus Service

DHL Express, the global leader in international express logistics, has entered into a landmark collaboration with Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala). Announced at MRO Middle East 2025 in Dubai, the collaboration integrates DHL’s GoGreen Plus service into Sanad’s logistics operations, enabling the company to reduce its carbon emissions by 30% through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

This agreement underscores the shared commitment of both companies to advancing sustainability in aviation, aligning with the UAE’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The official signing took place in the presence of industry leaders, with Mahmoud Haj Hussein, Managing Director of DHL Express UAE, and Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, sealing the agreement.

Mahmoud Haj Hussein reflected on the partnership, stating, “The UAE’s bold vision for net-zero emissions by 2050 is inspiring. At DHL, we are honored to support this goal by helping customers like Sanad reduce their carbon footprint with our GoGreen Plus solution. This collaboration demonstrates our shared responsibility to build a more sustainable future and reinforces the UAE’s leadership in climate action.”

Through this initiative, Sanad is taking a significant step toward decarbonizing its supply chains, further contributing to global environmental goals. Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, highlighted the impact of the collaboration, stating: "Sustainability is no longer an option, it is a shared responsibility. At Sanad, we are committed to integrating environmentally responsible practices across our operations. Our partnership with DHL Express is a testament to this commitment, as we take concrete steps to reduce our carbon footprint through sustainable logistics solutions."

Launched in 2022, DHL’s GoGreen Plus service has become an industry-leading solution that leverages SAF to reduce Scope 3 emissions, the indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in the value chain. The program operates on the carbon in setting principle rather than offsetting, with results audited by an independent third-party, ensuring transparency and accountability. As part of this agreement, Sanad will receive an SGS certificate confirming the emissions reductions achieved through the initiative.

DHL’s commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is further reinforced by its broader sustainability efforts, which include the electrification of its delivery fleet, the expansion of SAF use across its aviation network, and the operation of carbon-neutral facilities.

This collaboration with Sanad is another significant step towards reducing the logistics industry’s carbon footprint and advancing sustainable aviation practices.