DSV A/S
DSV's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, DSV 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).
DSV has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into DSV's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DSV amounted to 407,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DSV decreased by 4.68%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
DSV's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DSV's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DSV were 202,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has DSV reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, DSV's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 231.15%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), DSV's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are DSV's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DSV reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 167,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 205,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has DSV reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DSV's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DSV 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does DSV use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, DSV reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
DSV's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into DSV's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, DSV reported 13,447,770 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 2024 disclosure of DSV includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
DSV's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DSV's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DSV reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,447,770 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 DSV reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, DSV's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 88.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), DSV's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DSV disclose?
In 2024, DSV reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of DSV's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to DSV's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 12,971,000 tCO₂e (100%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 460 tCO₂e (0%)
DSV's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DSV’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DSV reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 202,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 23,289 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
DSV's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DSV's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DSV reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 44.9 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does DSV rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DSV ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
DSV is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into DSV's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DSV reported a total carbon footprint of 13,854,770 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.84% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to DSV's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.48%. a