Net Zero Operations: How DP World is Progressing Sustainably

Globally, environmental and social challenges are increasing, and sustainability is becoming a central focus for businesses that are working to reduce environmental impact yet maintain resilient operations.

DP World's Sustainability Report 2025 explores how sustainability is integrated into its operations, supply chains and long-term business strategy. 

The company highlights the importance of climate action, renewable energy, ethical procurement and innovative logistics solutions in supporting global trade. 

The key goal? Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 while improving operational efficiency and supporting customers through lower-carbon supply chain solutions.

Sustainable procurement and supply chain resilience

DP World recognises that sustainable procurement and responsible supply chain management are essential to long-term business resilience. 

The company's report highlights that the company is using 2022 as its baseline year and has already achieved a 14% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined compared to that baseline. 

The company’s Double Materiality Assessment identified supplier engagement, responsible sourcing and supply chain governance as major sustainability priorities because disruptions, carbon taxes and environmental compliance costs can affect operations. 

DP World is working closely with suppliers, contractors and business partners through due diligence processes, vendor codes of conduct and ESG requirements to improve ethical and environmental standards across the value chain. 

“A sustainable future requires ambition, collaboration and perseverance,” says Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer, in the report.

“With the support of our employees, customers, partners and stakeholders, I am confident that we will continue to shape a more resilient, more inclusive and more sustainable future for global trade.” 

In 2025, the company strengthened this approach by screening 500 suppliers, representing approximately 18% of global spend and continuing improving Scope 3 emissions reporting.

The company also explains that it is continuing to strengthen procurement integration to improve Scope 3 emissions reporting and customer-facing decarbonisation solutions. 

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DP World’s total Scope 3 emissions reached 3,259,433 tonnes CO₂e in 2025, with major contributions from upstream and downstream transport, fuel and energy-related activities, capital goods and purchased goods and services. 

In 2025, DP World sourced 67.6% of its electricity from renewable sources, moving toward its targets of 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040. 

“Across Europe, the conversation on decarbonisation is shifting. What was once defined by pilot projects is now being measured by execution. The moment of transition is no longer in the future, it is now,” says Rashid Abdulla, CEO and MD for Europe at DP World, on LinkedIn.

“From electrified terminals, shore power and low-emission corridors, the direction is clear that energy transition in logistics must operate at scale to deliver real impact. 

“Today, with the rising price of fossil fuels, the total cost of ownership of heavy road transport now favours electric solutions, meaning the energy transition is also an economic transition for both our business and our customers.”

DP World continues to collaborate with customers and industry partners to create lower-emission logistics corridors and resilient trade networks that support sustainable global supply chains. 

A key example includes the UK modal shift initiative, which moved 100,000 containers from road to rail, avoiding more than 25,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions.

Manufacturing efficiency and electrification

Manufacturing and operational efficiency play an important role in DP World’s sustainability strategy, particularly through the electrification of equipment and transport systems. 

The company is investing in EVs and low-carbon technologies across ports, terminals and logistics operations. 

In 2025, DP World expanded electric truck operations in Germany, introduced electric internal transfer vehicles at terminals in the Philippines, Thailand and Australia and deployed electric forklifts in Chile.

“This year’s report shares our refreshed strategy that looks to clarify and measure impact,” says Ayla Bajwa, Senior Vice President Sustainability, at DP World on LinkedIn.

“The intention is to take a practical business approach prioritizing our customers and partners. 

“What is distinct about the refresh is the newly introduced enablers that prioritise governance and risk and innovation and opportunity.”

The company's electrification effort supports broader emissions reductions, as DP World recorded Scope 1 emissions of 3,066,430 tonnes CO₂e, with marine services contributing 67% of total Scope 1 emissions, showing the importance of transitioning heavy-duty operations. 

To counteract marine service emissions, the company has issued US$67.74m, to date, in blue bond allocations.

These initiatives are designed to reduce diesel consumption, lower emissions, improve air quality and increase operational efficiency while supporting the company’s long-term decarbonisation goals.

Renewable energy and climate goals

Climate change is identified in the by DP World as one of the most material issues affecting DP World because of the operational and financial risks linked to extreme weather, rising energy costs and regulatory changes. 

To address these challenges, the company has committed to achieving net zero across all scopes by 2050 and sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2040.

“Research estimates suggest up to US$275tn will be deployed globally in the transition by 2050 and logistics infrastructure will be central to that shift,” says Rashid on LinkedIn.

“Across our business, we are embedding decarbonisation into everyday operations, through electrification, modal shift to rail and barge, smarter asset utilisation and integrated infrastructure that connects physical assets with a digital layer. 

“Not as isolated initiatives, but as a fully integrated programme that defines how trade moves.”

DP World is expanding renewable energy projects across its global operations, including rooftop solar installations in Türkiye and South Africa, renewable power purchase agreements across several regions and renewable electricity programmes in Australia. 

In 2025, the company consumed a total of 49,310,616,630 MJ of energy globally, of which 5,382,966,789 MJ came from renewable sources, including solar, wind and green electricity procurement.

The company also continues to invest in energy-efficient technologies, electrification and low-carbon fuels to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

These actions demonstrate how climate goals and energy strategy are integrated into both operational planning and long-term resilience.

Innovation to reach net zero

Innovation is a major part of DP World’s approach to sustainability and decarbonisation. 

The company is using artificial intelligence, digitalisation and advanced analytics to improve operational efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and optimise logistics networks.

Projects such as automated stacking cranes, AI-powered operational systems and paperless customs workflows are helping reduce emissions while improving productivity across terminals and transport corridors. 

DP World also reports a 54% reduction in Scope 2 market-based emissions compared to the 2022 baseline, showing strong progress in decarbonising electricity consumption.

DP World is also investing in low-carbon fuels, renewable diesel, hydrogen fuel cell technologies and carbon compensation projects to address emissions that cannot yet be eliminated. 

Through partnerships with organisations such as the Zero Emission Port Alliance and the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition, the company continues to support industry-wide climate action and sustainable trade. 

These initiatives reinforce DP World’s ambition to create resilient, low-carbon supply chains while progressing towards its net zero target for 2050.