DP World: Sustainability, Net Zero and Climate Change Action
DP World, a global leader in smart logistics, has been named winner of the Editor’s Choice Award at the Global Sustainability Awards 2025, selected by judges Charlie King, Editor of Sustainability Magazine, and Steven Downes, Group Content Director.
The award recognises an organisation that exemplifies standout sustainability leadership, innovation and verified progress across complex value chains.
About DP World
DP World operates a worldwide network of ports, logistics hubs and marine services, integrating end-to-end supply chain solutions across continents.
Sustainability is embedded through its “Our World, Our Future” strategy, which guides climate action, responsible business practices and community impact across its operations and partnerships.
In 2024, the company became the first logistics operator in its region to have its climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Using a 2022 baseline, DP World aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 by 28% by 2030, targeting net zero across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050.
It reports a 15% emissions reduction since 2022 and now sources 65% of its electricity from renewable sources.
“We're very proud of receiving this,” says John Trenchard, Vice President Sustainable International Supply Chains at DP World Europe, upon receiving the Editor’s Choice Award.
“We were very excited to win the award and it was quite a surprise.
“I'm very proud of all the team who've been involved in putting a lot of effort into making this possible.”
Why DP World won the award
DP World secured the Editor’s Choice Award for combining climate ambition with tangible delivery, financing innovation and sector-wide influence.
Key achievements include:
- Science-aligned decarbonisation: Near-term SBTi-validated targets and a 2050 net-zero goal anchored in a clearly defined 2022 baseline
- Verified progress: A 15% reduction in emissions since 2022 and 65% renewable electricity, supported by transparent ESG reporting
- Strategic reduction pillars: A practical roadmap spanning equipment electrification and efficiency, process efficiency and digitalisation, renewable power, low-carbon fuels, carbon insetting/compensation, granular reporting and supplier engagement
- Green finance leadership: Issuance of a US$100m Blue Bond to fund ocean conservation and publication of a Green Sukuk Impact & Allocation Report, allocating US$1.17bn to low-carbon logistics and infrastructure
- Low-carbon logistics at scale: Electrification of port equipment, biofuels and expanded rail and barge solutions, complemented by AI-powered route optimisation and energy-efficient warehousing
- Social impact and partnerships: Community programmes focused on education, water and livelihoods via the DP World Foundation and collaborations with partners such as WaterAid and Bridges to Prosperity to extend positive outcomes beyond operations.
The award criteria The Editor’s Choice Award recognises organisations that excel in four key areas:
- Strategic ambition and credibility: Clear, science-aligned targets embedded in core strategy, with robust governance and accountability
- Verified progress and transparency: Measurable, independently validated outcomes with candid reporting on performance and challenges
- Innovation and systems impact: Scalable solutions, finance mechanisms and partnerships that accelerate decarbonisation and resilience across value chains
- Influence and leadership: Sector-wide advocacy, knowledge-sharing and collaboration that raise standards and enable customers and partners to transition.
On each criterion, DP World scored strongly, reflecting a compelling blend of climate leadership, delivery at scale and community impact.
The recognition underscores DP World’s role in advancing low-carbon, resilient global trade and its commitment to building a better future through sustainable logistics.
