As the world’s largest transport and logistics company, DSV plays an important part in addressing the decarbonisation challenges in the transportation industry - both from a supply and demand perspective.
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Our carbon footprint and targets
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Reducing impact across our operations
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Our carbon footprint and targets
Our commitment to net zero by 2050
We have committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, both in our own operations (scope 1 and 2) and across the value chain (scope 3). Our targets and accounting principles are developed in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) framework to ensure that our targets are based on the latest climate science and align with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
As part of our decarbonisation strategy, we have set a near-term target to reduce emissions under our direct control (scope 1 and 2) by 50% and indirect emissions (scope 3) by 30% by 2030 against our 2019 baseline. Our near-term targets are validated by SBTi.
Find out more in our roadmap towards net-zero carbon emissions and in our latest annual report.
Our decarbonisation roadmap
To achieve our ambitions, we have established a decarbonisation roadmap to guide our efforts toward meeting our carbon reduction targets in the coming years.
The roadmap identifies the key decarbonisation levers necessary for achieving these objectives across all operational areas and scopes.
These levers include increasing energy efficiency, phasing out fossil fuels across all transportation modes, producing and purchasing renewable energy and testing and implementing new technologies. We will execute these levers in close partnership with customers, sub-contractors and other stakeholders to enable decarbonisation across our supply chain.
Empowering customers to succeed
To enable decarbonisation throughout our value chain, we have tailored our portfolio of solutions to support customers wherever they are on their decarbonisation journey.
Read more about our Decarbonising Logistics servicesReducing impact across our operations
DSV is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations
Integrating sustainability in our physical infrastructure
We set strict building design standards whenever a new project is commissioned. These standards cover life-cycle assessments, set clear thresholds for CO2 emissions, and ensure energy efficiency and high indoor air quality.
To ensure that our buildings are energy efficient, new buildings must achieve a “gold” certification under at least one of the DGNB, LEED or BREAM sustainable construction standards. In our existing offices, terminals and warehouses, we implement energy efficiency solutions such as LED lighting and building management systems (BMS) to reduce energy demand.
Find out more in our latest annual report
Responsible waste management
We are dedicated to reducing waste and adopting a circular approach to managing waste and resources. By consistently monitoring and reporting on various types of waste, we can track our progress in diverting as much waste as possible from landfills. We achieve this by optimising operational processes and providing recycling facilities, recognising that waste segregation levels vary across the world.Mitigating biodiversity impact
Emissions of CO2 and other air pollutants are some of the main causes of global biodiversity loss. By committing to net zero, we are also indirectly addressing ecosystem changes caused by global warming. Biodiversity considerations are integrated into our global building standards, which seek to minimise impact on local flora and fauna, through careful site selection and the use of nature-based solutions.
Environmental Management System
As part of our Integrated Management System, we apply ISO 14001 to maintain comprehensive environmental focus in our operations. In 2025, 42% of our locations were part of the ISO 14001 Multisite certification programme. The certification supports risk management, stakeholder engagement, a culture of continuous improvements, and monitoring of violations of environmental laws.At DSV, we have integrated our climate target-setting approach (SBTi) with our environmental management system (ISO 14001), creating a unified approach. This ensures effective management of both our direct and indirect emissions.
Find out more about our ISO certification
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