DP World’s Carbon Inset Programme in the UK has recorded over 100,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of imported containers within two months of its initiation.
Launched in December 2024, the six-month trial of the programme began on 1 January, offering an incentive to importers.
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For every loaded import container that passes through DP World’s London Gateway and Southampton terminals, importers receive 50kg of CO₂e in carbon credits, aiding them in reducing their indirect (Scope 3) emissions.
If half of the import cargo owners participate in the six-month trial, it is estimated that over 10,000t of greenhouse gas emissions will be eliminated from supply chains, marking a step towards sustainable logistics practices.
Carbon credits within the programme are generated by DP World’s subsidiary, Unifeeder, which utilises lower-carbon fuels within its Northern European shipping network.
These credits undergo independent verification and are pooled every quarter. This system allows companies involved to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and meet their environmental targets.
DP World UK commercial and supply chain vice president John Trenchard said: “Through our revolutionary Carbon Inset Programme, we are working with partners in the DP World group to build on what we have already achieved with our Modal Shift Programme, which reduced the carbon emissions of our customers by more than 17,000 tonnes in its first year.
“We have already seen a surge in sign-ups to the Carbon Inset Programme, putting this programme on the course to success.
“With DP World’s commitment to becoming the most efficient and sustainable logistics company in the UK, programmes like this will play a key role in meeting that goal, alongside our global ambition to reduce absolute emissions by 42% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.”
Earlier this month, DP World initiated a $140m berth expansion at Ecuador’s Port of Posorja.
