DHL launches carbon neutral shipping service

* DHL introduces industry-first carbon neutral shipping service in Sri Lanka

* New value-added shipping service aimed at environmental sustainability.

DHL, a leading express and logistics company, launched its carbon neutral shipping service DHL Gogreen Express in Sri Lanka. "Sustainability is increasingly a critical part of DHL's leadership philosophy," said CEO of DHL Express - Asia Pacific Dan McHugh,. "In addition to looking at how we can manage our own environmental footprint, we want to provide our customers with products and services that allow them to reduce their environmental impact. A first-in-the-industry, DHL Gogreen Express is an easy-to-use carbon neutral service that aims to directly address the climate change challenge."

DHL Gogreen Express is part of the Gogreen range of carbon-neutral and low-carbon shipping options already available to DHL customers in Europe. The service was first launched in January 2007 at the World Economic Forum in Davos to help the Forum achieve its carbon neutral commitment. The service was available in 17 countries across the Asia Pacific region over the course of last year.

Country Manager, DHL Express Sri Lanka, Martin Dudek said, "We are pleased to launch this service to our customers in Sri Lanka. With this value-added service, DHL aims to meet the demands of customers who are looking for a more environmentally-responsible shipping option. Through a customer payment of an additional 02% 'green premium' on top of standard delivery charges, DHL calculates the carbon emissions generated by transporting each specific customer shipment from the country of origin to destination. It then offsets these emissions by reinvesting in certified carbon management programs such as alternative fuel vehicle technology, solar panels and reforestation projects. These projects have been identified via DHL's dedicated carbon management function.