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DP World, a leading global provider of sea and coastal water transportation services, is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (AE). Founded in 2005, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa, establishing itself as a pivotal player in the logistics and maritime sectors.
Specialising in port operations, marine services, and logistics solutions, DP World is renowned for its innovative approach to enhancing supply chain efficiency. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, DP World has achieved significant milestones, including the development of state-of-the-art terminals and the integration of digital solutions to streamline operations.
+53 vs industry average
Dp World’s score of 61 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Maritime Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
DP World, headquartered in the UAE and a key player in sea and coastal water transportation services, is actively working to mitigate its carbon footprint.
The company's latest reported emissions data is for 2025, with an approximate total of 4.65 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 3.07 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 278.77 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 1.86 billion kg CO2e from various Scope 3 categories such as capital goods (551.28 million kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (548.89 million kg CO2e), and fuel and energy related activities (762.81 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, DP World's total reported emissions were approximately 4.24 billion kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 4.65 billion kg CO2e in 2023, and approximately 8.45 billion kg CO2e in 2022. The 2022 emissions included about 3.03 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 597 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 4.82 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
DP World has set ambitious climate commitments, with many of its targets cascaded from its ultimate parent, DP World Limited. The company has a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term target to reduce Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, from a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, it aims to decrease Scope 2 emissions by 62.2% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe, also from a 2022 baseline. DP World has also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with long-term targets to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. The company reported a 15% reduction in its carbon footprint for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions between 2022 and 2024.
2030
62.2% reduction in Scope 2
DP World FZE also commits to reduce scope 2 GHG emissions 62.2% within the same timeframe.
2030
28% reduction in scope 3 total
DP World FZE further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 28% within the same timeframe.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
DP World FZE commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
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