DHL Group (Deutsche Post) is a global logistics and parcel delivery company headquartered in Bonn, Germany, with 480,000 employees.
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DHL has comprehensive emissions reporting and SBTi-validated targets, but emissions reductions are modest and decelerating toward 2030 goals. Aviation fuel dominates the energy mix despite SAF blending at just 4.4%. Greenwashing concerns around offset claims, weak biodiversity assessment, and inconsistent climate lobbying undermine credibility.
DHL Group (Deutsche Post) scores 32/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places DHL Group (Deutsche Post) joint 557th of 847 companies scored, and joint 7th of 17 in Shipping / Logistics.
Where DHL Group (Deutsche Post) sits among shipping / logistics peers.
Among the 17 major shipping / logistics brands we've scored, DHL Group (Deutsche Post) is tied =7th of 17, with 1 other.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
DHL has limited public water data.
No TNFD-aligned disclosure, no quantified nature footprint, no systematic biodiversity risk assessment across supply chain, and no deforestation-free commitment.
No comprehensive circular economy targets, no publicly reported waste reduction trajectories, and no systematic supply chain engagement on materials.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (2/10, 3/10).
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
Limited data coverage. This assessment is based on 12 sources, 83% of which are self-reported by the company. Scores may change as independent evidence becomes available.
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DHL Group (Deutsche Post) is a global logistics and parcel delivery company headquartered in Bonn, Germany, with 480,000 employees. It operates over 12,000 facilities worldwide, offering express, parcel, freight, and mail services. The company is a market leader in European logistics and a significant global player in air and road freight.
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