DB Schenker, Lufthansa Cargo on track with goal to reduce carbon emissions

Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics unit of German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said they are well on track to achieve their joint goal of reducing carbon emissions by 20,000 tons by 2020.    Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo, the logistics unit of German airline Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said they are well on track to achieve their joint goal of reducing carbon emissions by 20,000 tons by 2020.
   About 40 percent of all direct and indirect carbon dioxide emissions at DB Schenker result from air cargo. Last year, the two companies entered into an agreement to reduce carbon emissions and make sustainability a key component of their business relationship.
   Lufthansa’s fuel-saving efforts include the acquisition of five new Boeing 777 freighters, the use of lightweight containers, polishing engine blades for maximum efficiency, and continuing to drive digitization of paper documents in the air cargo industry. The 777 freighters are more efficient than other widebody aircraft, consuming 1.89 liters of fuel on average to transport 100 kilograms a distance of 100 kilometers, according to the airline.
   DB Schenker is one of the largest buyers of air cargo capacity. Last year, the German logistics firm handled more than 1 million tons of air cargo around the world.
   Both companies said it is part of their social responsibility to minimize the environmental impact of air transport.