DP World Partners with Sedex and Emitwise to Advance Supply Chain Sustainability in Procurement
DP World (Europe), a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, today announced strategic partnerships with Emitwise and Sedex, top providers of supply chain sustainability solutions. These collaborations mark a pivotal step in DP World’s journey toward achieving its ambitious sustainability goals.
Emitwise empowers procurement and sustainability professionals to make informed Scope 3 decarbonisation decisions using accurate primary emissions data. The partnership will enable DP World’s suppliers, regardless of their sustainability maturity level, to take meaningful action to reduce carbon emissions.
Sedex’s data platform, tools and services enable businesses to identify, assess and prioritise social and environmental risks and impacts more effectively in their supply chains. Partnering with Sedex will facilitate site-level visibility between DP World and its suppliers to enable decision-making, collaborative resolution and continuous improvement on responsible practices.
“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.”
Elske Messemaker-Kleijn, VP Procurement Europe, DP World
DP World recognises that true sustainability requires a holistic, collaborative approach. DP World is committed to taking its suppliers on the sustainability journey through these partnerships and providing them with the tools, resources, and guidance needed to meet rigorous social and environmental standards.
Jon Hancock, CEO of Sedex, said: “We’re delighted to welcome DP World as a Sedex member and to be supporting 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.”
Mauro Cozzi, Co-Founder and CEO of Emitwise said: “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.”
