Dp World
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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Dp World's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, DP World reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,805,729,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 290,463,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,857,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of over 3% year-on-year and a total reduction of 15% compared to their baseline for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2022. For the previous year, 2023, DP World reported emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,902,573,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 278,872,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 4,827,000,000 kg CO2e. DP World has set ambitious targets for future emissions reductions. They aim to cut Scope 1 GHG emissions by 42% and Scope 2 emissions by 62.2% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. Long-term, DP World aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. The company has also publicly announced a goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect DP World's commitment to sustainable practices in the water transportation sector. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from their parent company, DP World Limited.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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