DHL goes green in Asia Pacific operations

DHL says its Singapore-based Asia Pacific regional office has been certified as a "Green Office" by the Singapore Environment Council.

DHL is one of the 10 corporate and government offices in Singapore to have passed an audit covering environmental policy and commitment, energy consumption, paper usage, purchasing practices, especially those related to IT, focus on recycling, as well as training linked to environmental issues.

Some of the best practices adopted by the regional office include installing water saving devices, converting to energy saving lights, reducing the extent of lighting and elimination of disposables, as well as switching to recycled paper and encouraging double-sided printing. The office has also introduced a Let's Go Green campaign to educate employees on environmental-friendly practices, a company statement said.

By adopting these measures, DHL's Asia Pacific regional office has reduced its electricity and water consumption by 30 per cent and 25 per cent respectively.

Dan McHugh, CEO of DHL Express-Asia Pacific, said: "Earning the Green Office label allows us to demonstrate to our customers, partners and employees our commitment towards managing our environmental impact in our offices. Environmental sustainability is a strategic consideration that is critical to DHL's long-term growth."