DFDS A/S
DFDS's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into DFDS's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DFDS amounted to 2,503,000 metric 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DFDS decreased by 4.97%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
DFDS's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DFDS's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DFDS were 2,491,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has DFDS reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2023, DFDS's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), DFDS's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are DFDS's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, DFDS reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 12,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has DFDS reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2023, DFDS's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DFDS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), DFDS's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 25% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does DFDS use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, 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 2025, DFDS reported 1,213,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of DFDS includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 5 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
DFDS's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DFDS's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, DFDS reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,213,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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
Has DFDS reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2023, DFDS's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 14.98%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), DFDS's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DFDS's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DFDS disclose?
In 2025, DFDS reported emissions for 6 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 2025, the largest contributors to DFDS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 484,000 tCO₂e (39.9%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 434,000 tCO₂e (35.78%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 274,000 tCO₂e (22.59%)
DFDS's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DFDS’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, DFDS reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,491,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,871 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 511.39 tCO₂e 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 2025, DFDS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 511.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 643.84, 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 2025, DFDS ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2025, DFDS reported a total carbon footprint of 3,716,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.15% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to DFDS's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 67.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 32.64%.a