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100% Commitment and 90% Carbon Reduction: Long and Strong Cooperation Between Miele and DB SCHENKER
Did you know that Miele, in cooperation with DB SCHENKER, switched to entirely renewable diesel across all land transport deliveries in Finland? Pack your bags and join DB SCHENKER on a sustainable journey up north!
Renewable diesel is made from 100% waste and residue materials. The product reduces the carbon footprint of deliveries by 90%* on average compared to the use of fossil diesel. DB SCHENKER uses renewable diesel to diminish the carbon footprint associated with consumer parcel deliveries, corporate client deliveries, and deliveries to construction sites.
The good thing about renewable diesel is that it can be immediately deployed in the existing fleet.
The journey to 100% commitment
In March 2022, Miele, and DB SCHENKER embarked on a mission to implement renewable diesel across all land transport deliveries in Finland. As a longstanding partner, DB SCHENKER actively contributes to Miele's sustainability objectives by providing a low-emission solution. To execute this innovative approach, high-capacity trucks (HCT) are used for its linehaul transports. Let's have a look at three challenges that Miele and DB SCHENKER solve together.
How can we move to low-emission transport as quickly as possible?
Miele switched to renewable diesel for all its deliveries in Finland. Renewable diesel transport operated by DB SCHENKER results in an average of 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over the fuel’s life cycle compared to fossil diesel.
How can renewable diesel be used for HCT transports with multiple customer shipments?
DB SCHENKER uses high-capacity trucks (HCT) with a total weight of up to 76 tonnes on its linehaul routes. These transports also carry cargo and shipments of other customers. Renewable diesel is filled into the vehicles in the amount of fuel required for the shipments of Miele.
How does Miele take the message of responsibility to customers?
Miele provides training to its sales staff and customer service team to communicate the responsibility of Miele products. This training also highlights the concept of a low-carbon supply chain through collaboration with DB SCHENKER. Since Miele switched to entirely renewable diesel across all land transport deliveries in Finland in 2022 until the end of 2024, DB SCHENKER has transported around 76,000 shipments using renewable diesel, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable logistics.
Celebrating remarkable results
This cooperation shows the importance of sustainable initiatives. In the past, DB SCHENKER has noticed that more customers have shown interest in low-carbon transportation.
Our customers are actively engaged in a wide-ranging conversation about sustainability. They see low-carbon transport as a valuable investment.
Customers value innovative approaches to sustainable development. However, emphasizing the impact of collaborations is also important. Miele’s, commitment to renewable diesel marks a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint and venturing into a whole new area of responsibility; all achieved through a close partnership with DB SCHENKER.
* The method for calculating life cycle emissions and emission reductions complies with the EU Renewable Energy Directive II (2018/2001/EU)