Takeaways

• DSV is targeting net zero emissions by 2050, with science-based interim targets for 2030.
• The company cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 9.8% in 2024, despite rising energy demand.
• Through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and supply chain collaboration, DSV is advancing decarbonization across transport and logistics.

DSV, one of the world’s largest transport and logistics providers, is stepping up efforts to support the decarbonization of transport and logistics. As pressure grows on the transportation sector to cut emissions, the company has laid out a clear decarbonization roadmap aligned with global climate goals.

At the heart of DSV’s strategy is its ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across its own operations and entire value chain. In the near term, the company aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as its baseline year. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement.

Progress is already visible. In 2024, DSV reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 9.8% compared to 2019 levels. This came even as its energy demand increased by 21.4% during the same period. The result marks a significant shift: The company has managed to decouple business growth from emissions growth.

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This achievement was driven by improvements in energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy across its facilities, truck fleets, and material-handling equipment. According to CEO Jens Lund, sustainability remains central to DSV’s expansion plans. In the company’s 2024 Annual Report, he emphasized that growth must align with its net-zero commitment.

A key driver of progress has been DSV’s internal Carbon Fee Fund, which provides financing for sustainability initiatives across the business. The company is also working closely with customers to optimize supply chains and reduce emissions. In a move aimed at increasing transparency, DSV has integrated a CO₂ footprint into customer invoices across its key systems. This helps clients better understand and manage their own carbon impact.

Air transport is another major focus area. In 2023, DSV launched a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme to address emissions from business travel. By 2024, its use of SAF enabled a 94% reduction in business travel emissions, the maximum currently possible given global SAF supply. The initiative also sends a strong market signal, encouraging greater SAF production.

Sustainability leadership at DSV is guided by Achim Martinka, Vice President of Global Air Product and Head of Sustainability. He oversees sustainability strategy within airfreight, including carrier management and market offerings. Martinka also represents the company at industry forums and initiatives focused on improving carbon management across the sector.

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He will speak at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit in London on 5 March 2026, joining a panel on carbon management strategies. The session will explore best practices in measurement, reduction, and reporting, along with partnerships that accelerate decarbonization.

As Martinka notes, sustainability is a “team sport.” Through collaboration, innovation, and measurable targets, DSV is positioning itself as a key player in advancing sustainable transport and reshaping the future of global logistics.

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Source: Sustainability MAGAZINE