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 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 2,491,000a | 2,617,970b | 2,566,000b | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 14,000a | 15,000a | 12,000b | |
Location-Based | 12,000a | 16,000a | 12,000b | |
Total Scope 3 | 1,213,000a | 1,243,000a | 1,055,000b | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 511.3879a | 631.3811b | 634.6395b |
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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
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DFDS were 2,491,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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
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
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
In 2025, DFDS reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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
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
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
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.
In 2025, the largest contributors to DFDS's Scope 3 emissions were:a
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
In 2025, DFDS reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 511.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 556.38, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2025, DFDS ranked 12 out of 25 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
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