DHL Express, the global logistical company, has expressed commitment to zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a bid to operate in a cleaner environment.

Fatima Sullivan, the DHL Regional Director for Southern and Eastern Africa affirmed in Dar es Salaam yesterday during the CEO Breakfast Roundtable that zero carbon emissions was among the company’s priorities.

“Our companies operate all over the world to deliver cargo and they emit a lot of carbon. We are working to ensure that this comes to an end by 2050,” she said.

She noted that various studies and tests were being done so far on electric planes that will not emit carbon. 

“It is quite an extensive study that will take time for we all know how the aviation sector is complex and sensitive," she added.

Sullivan underscored DHL’s commitment to the green agenda through which the institution will work together with local authorities to ensure environmental conservation.

 “We plan to involve ourselves in different environmental conservation projects that will see us deliver our services even better," she said 

"Tanzania has great potential considering that it is one of the five fastest growing countries in Africa and is a key player in the region hence a strategic business point," she added.

She highlighted the significance of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) and how they play an important role in DHL’s business.

CEO said her company will continue to develop SMEs by building more capacity  to ensure they are formalized and can easily operate in and out of Tanzania

“We have a product known as SME 360, through which we will ensure these SMEs that range from among others financial to trading institutions are well looked after,” she said.

The DHL Country Manager, Humphrey Pule said that they were delighted to host the CEO Breakfast Roundtable as it has given both his company and their stakeholders a lot of insights on the business environment.

Also, to tackle some of the challenges that affect business in Tanzania among others including infrastructure and regulatory restrictions.

“We look forward to hosting more of these forums in the future as they are important to business,” he said.

The event brought together top CEOs and some of DHL's partners who operate in the country.