DSV is securing up to 9.7 million liters (2.5 million US gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Google Cloud’s air freight operations under a new pilot agreement. Covering a key air freight route, the initiative aims to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 25,000 tonnes compared with conventional jet fuel. According to DSV, the SAF can deliver an 85% reduction in lifecycle emissions relative to fossil-based aviation fuel. The companies said the collaboration will help translate corporate climate commitments into measurable progress while supporting wider adoption of lower-carbon fuels in air cargo.
The initiative uses a book-and-claim model, allowing Google Cloud to attribute the environmental benefits of SAF independently of where the fuel is physically used. The fuel is produced exclusively from waste and residue feedstocks, excluding palm and palm-derived materials, and is certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. Its emissions attributes are tracked through the independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificate Registry (SAFc Registry), with each tonne of CO₂-equivalent reductions allocated to a specific shipper and protected against double-counting. The pilot provides an auditable approach to accounting for air freight emissions and could pave the way for SAF adoption across additional Google Cloud shipping routes. The companies have not disclosed the pilot’s duration, specific route, or fuel producer.
