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DSV collaborates with Google Cloud on sustainable aviation fuel to deliver 25,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions reductions in air freight
Securing up to 9.7 million liters (2.5 million US gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and reducing 25,000 tonnes of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions attributed to Google Cloud’s air freight, compared with conventional jet fuel.
DSV is working with Google Cloud to enable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Google Cloud’s air freight, covering a key lane of its shipments. The agreement is a pilot that lays the groundwork for a broader sustainability collaboration between the companies.
This SAF is produced from waste and residue and reduces lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 85% compared with conventional fossil jet fuel. As supply remains limited, commitments from customers and logistics partners help build the demand required to scale up its use.
“Our customers want practical ways to lower the emissions of the goods they move. By combining Google Cloud’s ambition with our SAF programme, we turn a sustainability goal into measurable results in air freight,” said Frank Sobotka, CEO, Air & Sea Division.
In this pilot, DSV and Google Cloud participate through a book-and-claim methodology. This allows emissions reductions to be allocated to Google Cloud independently of where the fuel is physically used, supporting transparent and scalable carbon reduction.
“This collaboration builds on our ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across Google Cloud’s global logistics operations. Partnering on sustainable aviation fuel provides an auditable, transparent mechanism to address air freight emissions while helping accelerate commercial demand for lower-carbon fuels,” said Brian Stewart, Senior Director, Logistics, Google Cloud.
Certified and transparent
To ensure full transparency, the SAF is produced exclusively from waste and residue feedstocks, excluding palm and palm-derived materials, and is third-party certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. The environmental attributes are issued, transferred and retired through the independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate Registry (SAFc Registry), supported by DSV’s internal tracking. Each tonne of CO₂e reduction is allocated to a specific shipper and protected against double-counting, creating a clear and auditable trail for Google Cloud’s emissions reporting.
Agreements like this help send a clear demand signal to the aviation sector, encouraging greater investment in sustainable fuels and supporting the transition toward lower-emission air freight.