DP World is trialling an innovative carbon reduction program at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton.
The aim, the company said, is to help cargo importers cut their emissions.
The initial six-month Carbon Inset Program will reward importers with 50kg CO₂e of carbon credits for every loaded import container moved through DP World’s UK terminals. These independently certified credits, issued quarterly, will showcase participating companies’ efforts to reduce the indirect emissions in their supply chains.
“Insetting carbon emissions is a transparent, direct and pragmatic approach with immediate measurable impact for our customers,” said DP World UK Vice President, Commercial & Supply Chain, John Trenchard.
“By providing easy access to an independently certified inset programme, we aim to create better awareness and encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices.”
Unlike traditional carbon offset credits, which compensate for emissions through external projects like tree planting, inset credits reflect a tangible reduction in emissions achieved directly in a company’s own supply chain.
DP World’s inset credits are generated through its subsidiary, Unifeeder, which deploys incrementally lower-carbon fuels across its Northern European shipping network. These credits are verified and pooled, allowing registered importers to access independently certified carbon credits.
“At Unifeeder, we are committed to using alternative fuels to decarbonise our logistics solutions,” said Unifeeder Director, Group Decarbonisation, Christian Hoepfner.
“We are supporting DP World in the UK in their innovative Carbon Inset Program by contributing verified GHG reductions generated on our vessels operating in Europe.”
If 50 per cent of import volume participates in the trial at DP World’s UK container terminals, this could replace more than 11,000 tonnes of traditional fossil fuel with lower carbon marine fuels, equivalent to the reduction of 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
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