DP World cuts global carbon emissions by 5% in 2022

DP World cuts global carbon emissions by 5% in 2022

Dubai: DP World cut direct carbon emissions from its global operations by 5 per cent last year, according to its latest Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) report, reflecting progress towards its 2040 carbon neutral target. Maha AlQattan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, DP World, said: “At DP World, we believe in enabling resilience, and building a smart and sustainable future that generates long-term societal impact. In 2022 we saw continued global headwinds but that challenged us to push new frontiers of collaboration. I’m proud that we have cut our direct carbon emissions by 5 per cent, and significantly increased our community contributions. We recognise our impact and are continuing to look at how we use our resources responsibly, on issues from education to WASH infrastructure, in line with our clear roadmap for the future.” DP World has deepened its ties with partners to advance two of its key legacy pillars of Women and Water. Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem was announced as the Middle East’s first HeForShe champion by UN Women on International Women’s Day last year and the company entered a three-year global partnership with WaterAid to deliver water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, starting