- Uncertainty on the new Entry Exit System (EES) required for journeys to the EU
- Severe weather
- Security issues (cybersecurity attacks, terrorism, etc.)
- Loss of a ferry operator or major hiatus to their operations
- Infrastructure or 3rd party systems failure
- Financial failure of a key customer or supplier
- Failure to attract and retain key staff
- Energy supply risks in meeting high levels of demand for new connections for decarbonisation
- Potential scale of impact on the ferry operator’s tourist business due to EES
- Impacts on freight flows and critical supply chains due to EES
Dover Harbour Board
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Dover Harbour Board disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0K tCO2e/year (2023) 3070 tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 494 tCO2e/year (2023), 674 tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 2.5K tCO2e/year (2023) 2385 tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 9 tCO2e/year (2023), 11 tCO2e/year (2022). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.0K tCO2e/year (2023) 3070 tCO2e/year (2022)
2023
Energy Use
18.9M kWh/year (2023) 17360725 kWh/year (2022)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 494 tCO2e/year (2023), 674 tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.5K tCO2e/year (2023) 2385 tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9 tCO2e/year (2023), 11 tCO2e/year (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.0K tCO2e/year (2023) 3070 tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2022 | 3.1K tCO2e/year (2022); 5111.5 tCO2e/year (2021) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 96% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2007
- Above 90% recycling rate each month with remaining waste sent to waste incineration
- Achieved the ‘Platinum Award’ for hosting a Clean Regatta
- Fully transitioned to HVO for vessels, generators, boilers, plant, machinery and nearly all vehicles resulting in a 95% reduction in CO2e from Gas Oil, Marine Gas Oil and Diesel compared to 2022.
- Consumed 639,206 kWh from the Port’s two solar arrays, resulting in a self-use benefit of 270,018 Kg CO2 throughout 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Net Zero Target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Decarbonisation of port system
- Completion of Dover Western Docks Revival programme and the Outbound Controls project
🔭 Long-term
- Port of Dover 2050 master plan
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityDecarbonisationCommunity EngagementEmployee WellbeingSafety