- Lasting impact of COVID-19 and ongoing disruptions to supply chains.
- Economic slowdown affecting activities across global transport markets.
- Geopolitical uncertainty (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine).
- Immature market for green initiatives in the transport and logistics industry.
- Scarcity of low-carbon transport equipment and infrastructure solutions.
- Varying policy and regulatory regimes across countries.
- Increased customer demand for sustainability requirements in tender processes.
DSV A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, DSV A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 215 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 226 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15.5K tCO2e/year. 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
15.9K tCO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
9%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3M m3/year
2022
Waste
52.8M kg/year
2022
Energy Use
5.1K GWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 215 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 226 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Introduced a carbon pricing fee programme to raise a minimum DKK 1 billion over the next five years.
- Adopted a Group-wide waste management policy to set new targets for waste reduction.
- Increased the number of DSV locations that are part of our multisite QHSE certificate to 45% (from 32% in 2021).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Continue with current reduction targets.
- Next phase of the Green Logistics programme to be initiated.
- Implement various new sustainable road transport modes.
- Roll out new Waste Management Policy and targets.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and scope 3 by 30% by 2030 (2019 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon net-zero emissions by 2050 – aligned with the SBTi standard – across all three emission scopes.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity and inclusionHuman capital developmentHealth and safetyLabor rights & working conditionsHuman rightsCommunity engagementWaste management and recyclingBusiness integrityResponsible supply chainTax transparencyData ethics and cybersecurity