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 reduction of over 3% year-on-year and a 15% decrease compared to the baseline for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2022. For 2023, the emissions were approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,902,573,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 278,872,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 2,857,000,000 kg CO2e. DP World has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in Scope 1 emissions and a 62.2% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by 2030, both from a 2022 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. Long-term, the company targets a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2022 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are cascaded from their parent company, DP World Limited. The organization is committed to maintaining transparency and accountability in its sustainability efforts, contributing to the broader goal of climate action within the water transportation sector.
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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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