DP World, officially known as Dubai Ports World, is a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE). Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, establishing a strong presence in the maritime and logistics industry. Specialising in port operations, container handling, and supply chain management, DP World is renowned for its innovative approach to enhancing trade efficiency. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement sets it apart in a competitive market. With a portfolio that includes over 80 marine terminals and logistics facilities worldwide, DP World has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key player in global trade and logistics.
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In 2024, DP World reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,005,729,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,805,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 290,463,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 2,682,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution. DP World has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of over 3% year-on-year in 2024, and a cumulative reduction of 15% compared to its baseline for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2022. The company has set ambitious targets, including a 42% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 62.2% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, both from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, DP World aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% from the 2022 levels. This emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, DP World Limited, which is committed to aligning its strategies with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets are designed to meet the requirements necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 621,725,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 617,302,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 3,701,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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