DP World's Carbon Inset Program Passes Milestone

The world’s first container port, Carbon Inset Program, has registered more than 100,000 TEUs worth of import-laden containers by cargo owners in its first two months.

Launched by DP World in the UK in December 2024, the six-month trial commenced on 1 January and rewards importers with 50kg CO₂e of carbon credits for every loaded import container they move through DP World’s London Gateway and Southampton terminals, helping them to reduce their indirect (Scope 3) emissions. If 50 percent of import cargo owners register for the program during the six-month trial, it will remove over 10,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from supply chains.

DP World’s carbon credits are generated through its subsidiary, Unifeeder, which deploys incrementally lower-carbon fuels across its Northern European shipping network. The credits are independently verified and pooled every quarter, allowing participating companies to showcase their efforts to customers and help meet their sustainability requirements.

John Trenchard, Vice President of Commercial & Supply Chain at DP World in the UK, said: “At DP World,