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  • DHL-Sai Life Sciences go green with partnership to clean up pharma logistics

    DHL-Sai Life Sciences go green with partnership to clean up pharma logistics

    MUMBAI: In a move that combines speed with sustainability, DHL Express and Sai Life Sciences have teamed up to slash carbon emissions from international pharma deliveries. Announced on 22 April 2025, the partnership sees Sai Life Sciences adopt DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90 per cent through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

    Sai Life Sciences, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) listed on BSE and NSE, serves over 300 global pharmaceutical and biotech firms. With operations spread across the US, Europe, and Japan, the company depends on precise, time-bound deliveries — now to be powered more responsibly.

    DHL Express SVP – south Asia, R.S. Subramanian stated, “Addressing Scope 3 emissions is critical to DHL for achieving the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2050. GoGreen Plus is a pioneering service that helps our customers address Scope 3 carbon emissions of their critical shipments to global destinations. The Life sciences and healthcare sector is a focus area for growth outlined in our Strategy 2030 and GoGreen Plus is very relevant to key players here who have a committed road map on carbon footprint reduction. We are incredibly proud to have Sai Life Sciences join us on our mission to reduce Scope 3 emissions with GoGreen Plus – the most technically viable option currently available.”

    Sai Life Sciences CFO Sivaramakrishnan Chittor added, “Sustainability is a priority woven into every part of our business — including logistics. With a global supplier network and customer base across the US, Europe, and Japan, time-sensitive deliveries are essential to our operations. Our partnership with DHL reflects a shared commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the reliability and precision that our customers depend on. It’s one more way we’re integrating sustainability into how we work — with intent and consistency — to make it better together.”

    The GoGreen Plus service operates on an insetting model, reducing emissions within the logistics value chain, as opposed to offsetting. DHL’s SAF is sourced via partnerships with bp, Neste, Cosmo Oil Marketing, and World Energy, using feedstocks such as used cooking oil. In 2024, 3.5 per cent of the fuel used in DHL Group’s own fleet was SAF, despite supply constraints.

    Sai Life Sciences will implement the GoGreen Plus programme across its key international shipping routes, aligning with its ESG roadmap. DHL has also committed to investing €2 billion over the next five years to expand pharma logistics infrastructure, including GDP-certified hubs and temperature-controlled solutions.

    With ambitions to reduce absolute GHG emissions to 29 million metric tons by 2030 and hit net zero by 2050, DHL is pitching GoGreen Plus as the go-to product for clients eyeing low-carbon logistics.

  • DHL Express India extends Mumbai Indians partnership for fourth consecutive year

    DHL Express India extends Mumbai Indians partnership for fourth consecutive year

    Mumbai: DHL Express, an international express service provider, has announced the extension of its partnership with the Mumbai Indians. This marks the fourth consecutive year of this partnership. Continuing as the principal sponsor and official logistics service provider, DHL Express reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Mumbai Indians in their cricket endeavors.

    Emphasising the uniqueness of this longstanding cricket partnership, DHL Express Sr VP South Asia R.S. Subramanian stated, ”DHL Express is proud to continue the partnership with Mumbai Indians for the fourth year now. Mumbai Indians’ approach aligns well with DHL’s core values of delivering excellence with speed, passion, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Our partnership  with the Mumbai Indians reflects our commitment to being the team behind the team, delivering success on the cricket field and in the business world.”

    In the fourth year of the partnership, DHL Express and Mumbai Indians reunited again for the Six for a Cause campaign. This season DHL Express will plant six trees for every six hit by the Mumbai Indians during the IPL season. DHL Express reaffirms its commitment to the environment by partnering with its GoGreen NGOs – SankalpTaru Foundation & Sashakt Foundation – for the cause.

    DHL Express India VP, sales and marketing Sandeep Juneja highlighted the convergence of sports and entertainment in T20 cricket in India. He said, “Globally, DHL Express sponsors a wide range of sports, showcasing our ability to connect with audiences and highlighting our commitment as the team behind the teams. In India, we’re excited to engage with fans through a sport that unites the nation – cricket. Being five-time winners with unrivaled popularity and with an eye for excellence, Mumbai Indians perfectly embody DHL’s commitment to delivering success. The extension of our partnership for the fourth year, is a testament to the ‘hat-trick’ we have achieved over the last three years.”

    Commenting on the partnership, a Mumbai Indians spokesperson said, ‘We are thrilled and honored with our partnership with DHL Express across our teams, underscoring the remarkable growth journey of both entities. This alliance is a testament to our brand’s mutual trust, shared values, and partnership. We are dedicated to harnessing our combined strengths to deliver unparalleled experiences for our fans and stakeholders worldwide.”

    Additionally, DHL Express has expanded its support to the Mumbai Indians family, by partnering MI Cape Town and the Mumbai Indians Women’s Team in 2024. This multi-faceted collaboration underlines DHL Express’s commitment to engaging with diverse segments of the cricketing community to amplify its brand presence.

    As part of the marketing initiatives, DHL Express will connect with customers and fans through high-octane campaigns such as ThatsMyGame, Thoda Love Thoda Roast, Ghar se Celebration as well as tri-city meet and greets in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Delhi.

    DHL Express, known for its support of global sports events, including the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, ESL One, MotoGP, Formula E, and Formula 1, continues to demonstrate its commitment to sports partnerships that resonate with a diverse and enthusiastic audience.