Decarbonising Transport & Logistics: DSV’s Impact

DSV is one of the largest transport and logistics companies in the world, playing an important role in the decarbonisation of the transportation sector.

It has created a decarbonisation roadmap to help guide its efforts towards its carbon reduction targets.

The company plans to work in close collaboration with its partners, customers and other key players in the industry to cut emissions within the transport industry.

How is DSV decarbonising transport?

DSV has set a target to reach net zero emissions by 2050, in its own operations and across its value chain.

Its near term target is to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline.

These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with the 1.5 C goal of the Paris Agreement.

In 2024, the company’s decarbonisation efforts allowed it to decrease its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 9.8% against the 2019 baseline, despite energy demand increasing by 21.4% in the same time period.

This means that DSV has been able to decouple growth in its Scope 1 and 2 activities from their associated emissions.

It managed to achieve this through increasing its energy efficiency and use of renewable energy to supply its buildings, trucks and material-handling equipment.

In the company’s 2024 Annual Report, Jens Lund, CEO of DSV, says: “As we take the next step on our growth journey, we remain committed to reducing our environmental impact. 

“We acknowledge this responsibility and remain committed to driving sustainable practices and innovations, ensuring that our growth aligns with our net zero commitment.

“We saw good sustainability progress during 2025, which was in part driven by our internal Carbon Fee Fund, providing financing for sustainability initiatives.

“We are also working closely with our customers on supply chain optimisation and we have integrated a CO₂ footprint on customer invoices in all key systems.”

DSV’s commitment to decarbonising the transport sector includes a focus on air travel.

In 2023, it introduced a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme to reduce business travel emissions.

In 2024, its use of SAF allowed a 94% reduction in business travel emissions, which is as much as current SAF production allows.

According to DSV, this helps contribute to raising the demand for SAF and sending a signal for producers to increase SAF production.

Achim Martinka, Vice President Global Air Product, Head of Sustainability at DSV, will be speaking at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit in London.

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Who leads sustainability at DSV?

DSV’s Vice President of Global Air Product and Head of Sustainability is Achim Martinka, who leads the sustainability aspects of the business.

Together with his team, he defines and executes the strategy regarding carrier management and product offer to the market.

This includes gathering market intelligence on airline partners as well as building relationships with top global accounts, while providing support and consultation to optimise their supply chains.

Achim also represents DSV at industry initiatives and conferences to drive the discussion and needed improvements forward.

His personal background includes a degree in Economics in France and Germany and a banking diploma from Deutsche Bank.

He spent eight years working at French sports goods manufacturer and retailer DECATHLON, most recently as a Regional Director.

Achim’s previous company was Lufthansa Cargo, where he held several leadership roles reporting to the board, such as VP Americas, VP Europe/Africa and VP Home Markets.

He joined DSV in November 2024, heading sustainability strategy in airfreight.

Carbon Management at The Net Zero Summit

Achim will be speaking on the Carbon Management Strategies panel at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit on 5 March 2026.

This panel will focus on sharing the best practices in measurement, reduction and reporting, along with emerging tools and partnerships that accelerate decarbonisation.

Achim will provide expertise on cutting emissions in the transportation industry, focusing on effective carbon management on the path to net zero.

Achim says: “Sustainability is a team-sport and a professional platform like Sustainability LIVE offers great opportunities to exchange, learn and inspire each other.”

Join us in London on 4-5 March to hear from Achim and other sustainability experts at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit.

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