Besi APac Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian unit of top semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries N.V., has entered into a partnership with DHL Express by joining their GoGreen Plus programme. This programme aims to lower the emissions generated from Besi APac’s urgent global deliveries through the utilization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The partnership is projected to result in a reduction of over 400 tonnes in Well-to-Wheel (WTW) CO₂e emissions.
Besi APac is dedicated to the energy transition and acknowledges the importance of decreasing operational emissions through responsible business operations. Henk Jan Jonge Poerink, Managing Director of Besi APac and Senior Vice President of Global Operations at Besi N.V., stated that the company’s sustainability strategy extends to its supply chain activities. They are striving to incorporate environmental considerations into their procurement processes. SAF is seen as one of several methods that can assist in reducing aviation-related emissions. The company eagerly anticipates the opportunity to support the expansion of renewable alternatives.
Introduced in 2023, GoGreen Plus allows its clients to utilise SAF to decrease their indirect Scope 3 emissions, which arise from upstream and downstream transportation and distribution. This service is made possible through numerous SAF contracts that DHL has signed with its partners.
SAF, which is made from sustainable feedstocks like used cooking oil and other residues, can lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 80% compared to standard jet fuel. The ‘book & claim’ approach enables DHL to replace fossil fuels with sustainable fuels within its network directly and assign the associated lifecycle emission reductions to clients like Besi APac.
Besi APac’s subscription to GoGreen Plus is applicable across its international trade routes, covering major markets in the Asia Pacific, Europe, Americas, and Middle East. The initiative is aligned with the company’s 2025-2029 strategic plan, which includes minimising its environmental impact as a primary goal. Besi APac has significantly reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity ratio, fuel consumption intensity ratio, and increased electricity usage from renewable sources since 2019.
Alex Lee, Vice President of Commercial at DHL Express Malaysia, stated that DHL is committed to increasing the availability of emissions-reduced logistics solutions. Partnerships like this one showcase the practical application of this commitment.
DHL is one of the largest global users of SAF. The company increased the percentage of SAF in its own aircraft fleet to 10 percent in 2025, a significant increase from the 3.5 percent the previous year. DHL currently uses SAF at airports worldwide.
What is Besi APac’s strategy to reduce emissions in their operations?
Besi APac is committed to decreasing operational emissions through responsible business practices. This includes integrating environmental considerations into their procurement processes and using SAF to reduce aviation-related emissions.
How does DHL’s GoGreen Plus programme help to reduce emissions?
GoGreen Plus allows its customers to utilise SAF to reduce their indirect Scope 3 emissions arising from upstream and downstream transportation and distribution. It replaces fossil fuels with sustainable fuels within its network, attributing the associated emission reductions to its customers.
What progress has Besi APac made in reducing its environmental impact?
Besi APac has made significant strides in reducing its environmental impact. The company has greatly reduced its Scope 1 & 2 emission intensity ratio and fuel consumption intensity ratio. Additionally, it has increased its electricity usage from renewable sources to 99 percent since 2019.
