DP World sets ambitious new carbon reduction targets

DP World has made significant progress in its sustainability efforts, with its ambitious carbon reduction targets endorsed by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The company has pledged to reduce Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, from a 2022 baseline. In addition, DP World plans to reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions by 62.2% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% over the same timeframe.

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This comes after DP World had already achieved a 13% reduction in emissions since 2022. Emphasizing the company’s commitment to sustainability, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “DP World is committed to leading the supply chain industry towards a more sustainable and efficient future, ultimately achieving net zero emissions by 2050. SBTi’s recognition confirms the strength and ambition of our plans, and we remain committed to playing a key role in uniting the industry to create a better tomorrow.”

Piotr Konopka, DP World’s Vice President of Global Decarbonization and Energy, expressed enthusiasm for the SBTi certification, noting that the company continues to make progress in various areas including equipment electrification, renewable energy, efficiency and low-carbon fuels. Konopka also highlighted DP World’s commitment to industry-wide initiatives such as green trade corridors and port electrification, with its Zero Emission Ports Alliance being a prime example.

In line with these efforts, earlier this month DP World partnered with Pledge to assess the impact of its Modal Shift Plan (MSP), which aims to shift freight from road to rail, further reducing the company’s carbon footprint.