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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.
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
DP World, a sea and coastal water transportation services company headquartered in the UAE, reported its most recent Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for 2025.
In 2025, DP World's reported Scope 1 emissions were 3,066,430,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based method, were 278,773,000 kg CO2e, and using the location-based method, were 645,368,000 kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories included Capital Goods at 551,283,000 kg CO2e, Purchased Goods and Services at 548,850,000 kg CO2e, and Fuel and Energy Related Activities at 762,814,000 kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Scope 1 emissions were 3,047,422,000 kg CO2e. Market-based Scope 2 emissions were 292,850,000 kg CO2e, and location-based were 634,571,000 kg CO2e. Significant Scope 3 emissions included Capital Goods at 429,226,000 kg CO2e, Purchased Goods and Services at 497,330,000 kg CO2e, and Fuel and Energy Related Activities at 704,154,000 kg CO2e.
For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were 3,073,531,000 kg CO2e. Market-based Scope 2 emissions stood at 287,400,000 kg CO2e, and location-based at 630,782,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 categories included Capital Goods at 413,367,000 kg CO2e, Purchased Goods and Services at 564,148,000 kg CO2e, and Fuel and Energy Related Activities at 711,747,000 kg CO2e.
In 2022, DP World's total reported Scope 1 emissions were 3,030,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 market-based emissions were 597,000,000 kg CO2e, while location-based were 604,737,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were approximately 4,820,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Upstream Transportation and Distribution at 1,428,464,000 kg CO2e, Purchased Goods and Services at 499,048,000 kg CO2e, and Fuel and Energy Related Activities at 668,535,000 kg CO2e.
DP World has established ambitious climate commitments. The company has a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved near-term target to reduce Scope 1 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. They also aim to decrease Scope 2 emissions by 62.2% and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. DP World FZE, the parent company, has a long-term SBTi-approved target to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year. The company reported a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions between 2022 and 2024.
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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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