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DFDS A/S
DFDS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, DFDS completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
DFDS has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into DFDS's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDFDS amounted to2,633,970metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DFDSincreased by 2.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
DFDS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DFDS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DFDS were 2,617,970 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Compared to the previous year(2023), DFDS's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are DFDS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DFDS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 16,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has DFDS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), DFDS's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 33.33% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does DFDS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, DFDS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
DFDS's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into DFDS's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, DFDS reported 1,344,910 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of DFDS includes a breakdown across 5of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
DFDS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DFDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DFDS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,344,910 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DFDS's Scope 3 emissions increased by 27.48%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DFDS disclose?
In 2024, DFDS reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of DFDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to DFDS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 607,000 tCOâ‚‚e(45.16%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 406,000 tCOâ‚‚e(30.21%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 314,000 tCOâ‚‚e(23.36%)
DFDS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DFDS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DFDS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,617,970 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,146 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 631.38 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
DFDS's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DFDS's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DFDS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 631.38 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 663.13, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does DFDS rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DFDS ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
DFDS is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into DFDS's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DFDS reported a total carbon footprint of 3,978,880 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.52% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to DFDS's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 65.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 33.8%.a