DP World is pioneering a carbon reduction scheme at its London Gateway and Southampton hubs.
- From January 2025, the trial aims to provide carbon credits to cargo importers.
- Importers will receive 50kg CO₂e credits for each loaded container moved.
- The credits aim to cut indirect supply chain emissions effectively.
- The programme reflects a proactive approach to global decarbonisation.
DP World is at the forefront of environmental initiatives with its pilot carbon reduction programme, set to commence at its logistical hubs in London Gateway and Southampton. This initiative is devised to aid cargo importers in lowering their carbon emissions.
Initiating in January 2025, the trial will last for six months and will reward participants with 50kg CO₂e verified carbon credits per loaded import container managed at the DP World terminals across the United Kingdom. These credits will be dispensed quarterly and stand as a testament to the participating companies’ genuine efforts to diminish Scope 3 emissions within their supply chains.
DP World explains that, unlike traditional carbon offsets which involve external projects such as reforestation, inset credits focus on tangible emission reductions achieved directly within an organisation’s supply chain. These credits are generated by DP World’s subsidiary, Unifeeder, through the adoption of lower-carbon fuels in its Northern European shipping routes. The credits are independently certified and made accessible to registered importers, offering a transparent method to tackle Scope 3 emissions, which are the indirect carbon footprints along the supply chain.
John Trenchard, vice president of commercial & supply chain at DP World in the UK, emphasised the transparent and impactful nature of this approach by stating, “Insetting carbon emissions is a transparent, direct and pragmatic approach with immediate measurable impact for our customers.” The initiative also builds upon DP World’s existing Modal Shift Programme, which reportedly accomplished a reduction of over 17,000 tonnes of emissions in its inaugural year.
The trial’s success could permit a substantial shift from traditional fuels to lower-carbon alternatives, potentially substituting over 11,000 tonnes of fossil fuels with greener marine options. This switch is projected to result in the reduction of 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, aligning participating companies with their sustainability objectives and contributing significantly to global efforts to reduce carbon footprints.
DP World’s initiative is a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in the logistics sector.
