DP World Dominican Republica logistics solutions provider, announced that it has replaced the first part of its fleet of internal transfer vehicles (ITV) with 100% electric vehicles, as part of the implementation of the Decarbonization Strategy of its operations in the Dominican Republic.
With this action the organization begins the process of Transformation of your diesel vehicle fleettowards completely electric equipment, taking a decisive step towards its local goal of reducing its Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions by 30% by 2030.
The execution of this first phase consisted of the acquisition of 12 internal transfer vehicle (ITV) units, as part of its commitment to reduce the use of fossil fuelsmainly diesel, through the progressive replacement of electric units and the eventual use of fuels that generate fewer CO2 emissions.
Through a press release it is explained that this execution represented an approximate investment of 3.2 million dollars and includes the incorporation of 12 trucks, five loaders and a charging station.
With the addition of these teams, DP World Dominican Republic It becomes the first organization in the logistics and port sector in the country and the second at the regional level to implement this type of technology.
The implementation of these units will reduce by 4.6% the diesel fuel consumption in its operations, which will represent an annual saving of 100,000 gallons of fuel and a projected reduction of 7,564.02 tons of CO2 over the next decade.
Manuel Martinez, CEO of DP World Dominican Republicstressed that, with the acquisition of this new fleet, the organization reiterates its commitment to generating a positive impact on the environment in which it operates.
He added that the change of energy matrix This is an action that will bring greater competitiveness to port operations, reducing costs and waste and supporting the organization’s decarbonization objectives at a global level.
“We are currently focused on increasing the incorporation of use of renewable energy“Through the introduction of innovative technologies, we continue to facilitate more efficient trade that generates better conditions for the actors that make up the supply chain, not only in the Dominican Republic, but also in the region,” said Martínez.
The purchase of these new ones electric trucks responds to the actions that the company carries out through the global Sustainability strategy of DP World “Our World, Our Future”, which is precisely where the Decarbonisation Strategy emerges, which aims to establish a general plan covering all its divisions with the vision of becoming a “Net Zero Emissions” operation by 2040.
DP World Decarbonization Strategy
The Decarbonization Strategy DP World It is aligned with the commitments established in the Paris Agreement and is made up of five pillars:
- The first is the reduction of the use of fossil fuels, which aims to progressively replace traditional equipment with electric units.
- The second refers to the increase in the contribution of renewable energy, through on-site photovoltaic generation or provided by an external generator.
- The third refers to the reduction of fossil electricity consumption from the grid by acquiring less emitting energy.
- The fourth is focused on reducing energy consumption through various energy efficiency initiatives.
- The fifth is focused on the eventual offsetting of emissions that cannot be reduced through the direct development of carbon removal projects and/or through the acquisition of carbon certificates.
About DP World
Trade is the vital part of the World economyas it creates opportunities and improves the quality of life for people around the world.
DP World exists to make the world trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve around the world.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spread across 75 countries on six continents, DP World is driving trade further and faster toward a seamless supply chain that is ready for the future.
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