China-based e-commerce platform Shein has partnered with Lufthansa Cargo to explore sustainable solutions for its airfreight operation.
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 19 August that confirms their intention to utilise sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Shein’s deliveries within the next six months.
The two will also adopt a range of other initiatives to promote the transition to renewable and lower-carbon energy sources for air transport operations.
“The initiative is aligned with SHEIN’s commitment to addressing its carbon footprint from transportation,” the two companies said in a press release.
Lufthansa Cargo will provide proof of sustainability certificates for the used SAF quantities.
”These certificates are based on externally verified standards and document emission reductions, compared to conventional jet fuel, in a traceable manner,” the release stated.
Ethan Shen, Shein’s general manager of global fulfilment, said: “Through this partnership, we aim to pilot and gradually expand the use of SAF where feasible, while continuing to explore additional ways to reduce the carbon footprint across our delivery network.
"While the use of SAF is one step towards reducing our transportation and distribution emissions, we recognise it as part of a broader decarbonisation strategy that should also include optimising logistics, fleet efficiency, and exploring other low-carbon solutions.”
“Signing this memorandum with SHEIN represents Lufthansa Cargo´s commitment to implementing high-performance logistics solutions responsibly and with operational excellence. It demonstrates the importance of concrete measures and reliable implementation in the international air freight business,” added Ashwin Bhat, chief executive of Lufthansa Cargo.
Additionally, the two signatories are exploring further areas of cooperation, such as knowledge exchanges and approaches to strengthen traceability and reporting of operational and environmental data.
"The MoU marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between the two companies," the two concluded
