DB SCHENKER
The company ’ s latest renewable-powered mega logistics ’ hub in Dubai is known as DLC 3 and is the third in a series of such hubs , following the completion of DLC 1 in 2016 and DLC 2 in 2019 . This third hub completes the company ' s expansion phase in the UAE . The 35,000sq / m DLC 3 is a warehouse that ’ s fully powered by solar energy . It ’ s also temperature controlled and offers total space for 90,000 standard European pallets .
“ The solar systems installed at the facility provide the full energy demands for a vast expanse of warehouse and office space , saving a further 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually ,” explains Ako Djaf , VP Contract Logistics SCM & Distribution , ME & A , for DB Schenker . “ This is equivalent to planting over 400,000 trees .”
Djaf adds that , prior to construction , the company made a conscious choice to adopt environmentally-friendly technologies and to use sustainable building materials . This , he says , meant a CO2 emissions ’ saving of an estimated five tonnes .
It means that Schenker has become a frontrunner in the region regarding sustainability and innovative technologies , and that it is supporting the UAE ’ s Net Zero 2050 initiative .
Scenker committed to being net-zero by 2040 “ Sustainability is a key mandate at DB Schenker ,” says Djaf . “ This is driven by our ambitious goal to become a carbon-neutral company by 2040 . This is why , in the Middle East & Africa regions in recent years , we have invested so heavily in new facilities that make our operations sustainable .”
But the construction of this “ expansive green logistics ’ centre ” also increases the capacity and scale of DB Schenker ’ s global network .
236 January 2023