DP World Partners with Emitwise & Sedex on Scope 3 Emissions
DP World, a global logistics and supply chain solutions powerhouse, has set sights on a new sustainability frontier. It recently announced strategic partnerships with Emitwise and Sedex to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in corporate sustainability: Scope 3 emissions.
The partnership signals a transformative step towards reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing the sustainability of supply chains worldwide.
Why Scope 3 emissions matter
Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that occur throughout a company's value chain, typically representing its largest carbon footprint share.
Unlike Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which the company directly controls, Scope 3 emissions originate from various sources, including suppliers and logistics operations.
Addressing these emissions requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach, precisely what DP World aims to achieve through its partnerships with Emitwise and Sedex.
- Category 1 | Purchased Goods and Services
- Category 4 | Upstream Transportation and Distribution
- Category 9 | Downstream Transportation and Distribution
- Category 11 | Use of Sold Products
- Category 12 | End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
Emitwise: Empowering data-driven decarbonisation
Central to this effort is Emitwise, a company specialising in providing sustainability professionals with precise data to make informed decisions about reducing emissions.
Its role in the partnership is crucial, as it enables DP World's procurement and sustainability teams to manage Scope 3 decarbonisation efforts with the support of accurate, primary emissions data.
Mauro Cozzi, Co-Founder and CEO of Emitwise, states:
"Our partnership with DP World is a testament to the power of data-driven decision-making in achieving decarbonisation goals."
"By equipping DP World's procurement team and its suppliers with accurate emissions data, we are helping to drive meaningful action towards a low-carbon future."
Emitwise's technology allows suppliers of varying sustainability maturity levels to take concrete steps towards reducing their carbon emissions, ultimately leading to a more sustainable supply chain across DP World's global operations.
Sedex: Assessing social and environmental risks
While Emitwise focuses on the quantitative side of emissions data, Sedex brings a complementary insight into the equation. Sedex's platform identifies, assesses and prioritises social and environmental risks within the supply chain by design.
The holistic approach acknowledges that managing Scope 3 emissions is not solely about carbon reductions; it's about understanding the broader impacts on the environment and society.
Jon Hancock, CEO of Sedex, highlights the importance of this comprehensive approach, stating:
"We're delighted to welcome DP World as a Sedex member and support them with their supply chain sustainability goals. Through our data platform and in-depth assessment tools, we help DP World and others to respond to regulatory, customer and wider stakeholder requirements on sustainable sourcing practices."
A collaborative approach to sustainability
DP World's strategic move to collaborate with Emitwise and Sedex highlights its commitment to fostering a sustainable logistics ecosystem.
By providing suppliers with the tools, data and guidance necessary to address emissions, DP World is promoting a collective effort toward significant Scope 3 emission reductions.
"DP World is deeply committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices throughout our operations and supply chain."
"Our partnerships with Sedex and Emitwise enable us to track, manage and progress our supply chain sustainability goals - from fair labour standards to reducing carbon emissions - more effectively."
Logistics and Supply Chain Sustainability
By zeroing in on Scope 3 emissions, DP World is positioning itself as a sustainable logistics and supply chain management leader. The strategic partnerships reflect the company's proactive approach to sustainability and highlight its role in driving industry-wide change.
The collaboration between Emitwise and Sedex goes beyond traditional sustainability efforts, focusing on creating a transparent, data-driven strategy that empowers all levels of the supply chain to engage in decarbonisation.
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