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DP World starts first container port carbon inset programme

DP World is testing an innovative carbon reduction programme at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aiming to support cargo importers in cutting their emissions.

Starting on 1 January 2025 for an initial six-month trial, the Carbon Inset Programme will reward importers with 50kg COâ‚‚e of carbon credits for every loaded import container they move through DP World’s UK terminals. These independently certified credits, issued quarterly, will showcase participating companies’ efforts to reduce the indirect (Scope 3) emissions in their supply chains.

“Unlike traditional carbon offset credits, which compensate for emissions through external projects like tree planting, inset credits reflect a tangible reduction in emissions achieved directly in a company’s own supply chain,” said DP World in a statement.

DP World’s inset credits are generated through its subsidiary, Unifeeder, which deploys lower-carbon fuels across its Northern European shipping network. These credits are verified and pooled, allowing registered importers to access independently certified carbon credits.

For businesses, this represents a transparent and measurable way to cut Scope-3 emissions – indirectly produced along the supply chain, according to the company’s announcement.

The inset initiative builds on DP World’s Modal Shift Programme, which reduced emissions for its partners by more than 17,000 tonnes in its first year.

John Trenchard, Vice President of Commercial & Supply Chain at DP World in the UK, stated: “Insetting carbon emissions is a transparent, direct and pragmatic approach with immediate measurable impact for our customers. By providing easy access to an independently certified inset programme, we aim to create better awareness and encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices. By participating in the trial, a world first, import cargo owners can actively contribute to global decarbonisation efforts while aligning with their own sustainability goals.”

If 50% of import volume participates in the trial at DP World’s UK box terminals, this could replace over 11,000 tonnes of traditional fossil fuel with lower carbon marine fuels, equivalent to the reduction of 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide, according to the UAE-based operator.





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