Ian TaylorDP has announced that it is trialling what it describes as the ‘world’s first container port carbon inset programme’, through which it will be providing carbon credits for cargo importers at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton.
Starting on 1 January for an initial six-month trial, the Carbon Inset Programme will reward importers with 50kg CO₂e of carbon credits for every loaded import container they move through DP World’s UK terminals.
The participating companies can use the certified credits as evidence of their efforts to reduce the indirect (Scope 3) emissions in their supply chains.
DP World’s inset credits are generated through its subsidiary, Unifeeder, which uses lower-carbon fuels in its Northern European shipping network. Thes credits are verified and pooled, allowing registered importers to access independently certified carbon credits.
John Trenchard, Vice President – Commercial & Supply Chain, DP World in the UK, said: ‘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.’
Christian Hoepfner, Director Group Decarbonisation at Unifeeder Group, added: ‘At Unifeeder, we are committed to using alternative fuels to decarbonise our logistics solutions. We are supporting DP World in the UK in their innovative Carbon Inset Programme by contributing verified GHG reductions generated on our vessels operating in Europe.’
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Ariane Morrissey
