Kuehne+Nagel and SailGP set sail for Net Zero Carbon logistics

SailGP today announced Kuehne+Nagel as its official logistics partner a for the next three seasons, through 2024. Both partners aim to set a new standard for major event logistics, minimising the carbon footprint of the sail racing league's transport as part of its climate positive strategy. As part of its Net Zero Carbon programme, Kuehne+Nagel is also pursuing its own goal of being climate neutral in Scope 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol by 2030, including transport emissions from customers and suppliers.

Kuehne+Nagel will work with SailGP to support the global logistics of its multi-continent race calendar with industry-leading sustainable shipping methods including alternative fuels. In addition, Kuehne+Nagel gives the league full visibility on all shipping-related emissions through its Seaexplorer platform. The tool will enable Sail GP to select more efficient transport routes for future seasons that emit substantially less carbon. For the shipping emissions that can’t be removed or reduced, Kuehne+Nagel’s will offset the remaining carbon footprint via verified gold standard offsets. Combined, the measures will ensure a 100 per cent CO2 neutral supply chain.

Otto Schacht, Member of the Management Board of Kuehne+Nagel International AG, responsible for Sea Logistics, said: "The Kuehne+Nagel Sea Logistics and Expo & Events teams in the SailGP event locations are more than delighted to provide logistical support to SailGP at every regatta around the globe . Our partnership is based on the same mindset of caring for the future of our planet. We at Kuehne+Nagel are committed to providing environmentally friendly and sustainable supply chain solutions – also in the events logistics industry."

SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said: "Our global platform enables us to work together to identify and test innovations that could inspire new sustainability standards for logistics in the events industry and showcase how suppliers can take responsibility for the carbon footprint of their services – as well as help us to come closer to our own goal of being fully powered by nature by 2025."

​​​Find out more about SailGP’s Race for the Future here.