DFDS A/S is a Danish company established in 1866, specializing in maritime transport and logistics services across Northern Europe. As a leading integrated shipping and logistics provider, its primary... DFDS A/S is a Danish company established in 1866, specializing in maritime transport and logistics services across Northern Europe. As a leading integrated shipping and logistics provider, its primary function is to offer reliable freight and passenger transportation through a comprehensive network of ferry routes and logistics solutions. DFDS A/S significantly impacts industries such as logistics, tourism, and trade, primarily through its diverse fleet of ro-ro (roll-on/roll-off) ferries, container ships, and logistics operations designed to streamline the movement of goods and passengers across the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and the English Channel. The company plays a pivotal role in facilitating regional trade, supporting supply chains, and catering to passenger travel needs. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, DFDS A/S combines maritime heritage with modern logistics technology to enhance operational efficiencies and sustainability both on land and at sea. Within the financial market, the company holds significant value, particularly for stakeholders interested in the transportation and logistics sectors, seeking exposure to Northern European trade dynamics.
In 2024, DFDS was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
DFDS has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of DFDS are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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b. DFDS's Annual Report 2023
c. DFDS's Annual Report 2022
Insights into DFDS's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, DFDS reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of DKK 24.86 billion, representing 84% of its total turnover. Of this amount, DKK 6.58 billion of DFDS's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 22% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
DFDS's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have DFDS's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DFDS's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 26.67%, suggesting that DFDS may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of DFDS's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 24.86 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 84% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, DKK 6.58 billion (22% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 61% of DFDS's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of DFDS's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 6.58 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 22% of its total turnover.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that DFDS has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.
DFDS's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
DFDS's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is DFDS's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, DFDS reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 22%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does DFDS earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 6.55 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 22% of the company's total revenue,indicating that DFDShas a moderate focuson solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into DFDS's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, DFDS reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of DKK 4.29 billion,representing 96% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, DKK 927.00 million of DFDS's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 22% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
DFDS's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have DFDS's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, DFDS's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 340%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.a, c
Compared to the previous year (2023), DFDS's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX increased by 29.41%,highlighting DFDS's strengthened commitment to investing in environmentally sustainable activities or improving how such investments are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.a, b
How much of DFDS's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 4.29 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 96% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, DKK 927.00 million (22% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 75% of DFDS's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of DFDS's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 927.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 22% of its total capital investment.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that DFDS is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
DFDS's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
DFDS's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is DFDS's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, DFDS reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 22%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much DFDS is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, DFDS allocated DKK 979.88 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 22% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that DFDSis moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.a
Insights into DFDS's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, DFDS reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of DKK 1.30 billion,representing 100% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, DKK 287.00 million of DFDS's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 22% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
DFDS's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
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Have DFDS's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DFDS's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 58.49%, suggesting that DFDS may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.a, b
How much of DFDS's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 1.30 billion of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 100% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, DKK 287.00 million (22% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 78% of DFDS's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of DFDS's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, DFDS reported that DKK 287.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 22% of its total operational expenditure.a
This moderate level of alignment indicates that DFDS is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.
DFDS's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
DFDS's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is DFDS's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, DFDS reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 22%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of DFDS's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, DFDS allocated DKK 285.34 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 22% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that DFDSis moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.a
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