DP World unveils first container port carbon inset programme

DP World has implemented a new carbon reduction strategy at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, to assist cargo importers in reducing their emissions.

DP World unveils first container port carbon inset programme

The Carbon Inset Programme will award importers with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for every filled import container they transport through DP World’s UK ports, beginning with a six-month trial on 1 January 2025.

These independently verified credits, distributed quarterly, aim to highlight the efforts of participating firms to decrease indirect (Scope 3) emissions in their supply chains.

Unlike standard carbon offset credits, which compensate for emissions through external programmes such as tree planting, inset credits show a meaningful decrease in emissions that occurred directly within a company’s supply chain.

DP World’s inset credits are earned by its company Unifeeder, which gradually introduces lower-carbon fuels throughout its Northern European shipping network.

These credits are validated and pooled, enabling registered importers to get independently certified carbon credits.

John Trenchard, Vice President – Commercial & Supply Chain, DP World in the UK, said: “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.”

In November, DP World and SailGP partnered to manage logistics for the global racing championship, covering its annual calendar across five continents.