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DP World is going to pilot a pioneering Carbon Inset Programme at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, from 1 January 2025. The six-month initiative will be aimed at helping cargo importers reduce supply chain emissions, reports Container News.
How the Carbon Inset Programme Works
Under the scheme, importers will earn 50kg CO₂e in carbon credits for every container cleared through DP World UK’s terminals. These quarterly independently-certified credits will mark commitment by the participating firms in reducing Scope 3 emission, that is emissions happening indirectly in the supply chain.
Unlike offset programs, inset credits represent direct reductions, bringing a clear and quantifiable approach to carbon abatement.
The role of Unifeeder in Carbon Credit Generation
The inset credits are generated by the DP World subsidiary, Unifeeder, which uses lower-carbon fuels across its Northern European shipping network. The pooled credits are then available to registered importers and will be verified and certified at a stringent level.
Supporting Scope-3 Emission Reductions
John Trenchard, Vice President of Commercial & Supply Chain at DP World in the UK, stated: “Insetting carbon emissions is a transparent, direct and pragmatic approach with immediate measurable impact for our customers. By providing easy access to an independently certified inset programme, we aim to create better awareness and encourage the adoption of more sustainable practices. By participating in the trial, a world first, import cargo owners can actively contribute to global decarbonisation efforts while aligning with their own sustainability goals.”
Building on Previous Sustainability Success
The Carbon Inset Programme builds on DP World’s Modal Shift Programme, which the company says reduced partner emissions by over 17,000 tonnes in its first year. The new program aims to build on that, encouraging greater adoption of the sustainable practices.
Potential impact of the trial
The scheme could substitute 11,000 tonnes of traditional fossil fuels with lower-carbon marine fuels if 50% of import volumes participate in the trial. This will lead to a reduction of 10,000 tonnes of CO₂e emissions; it is a significant move in the direction of global decarbonization.
The Way Forward for Logistics and Supply Chains
In this test, DP World looks forward to increasing awareness and developing sustainable logistics practices. It helps in business alignment with its sustainability commitments besides bringing benefits to the environment and having a direct effect on decarbonisation.
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Source: Container News
