Third consecutive Gold Seal for independently verified emissions reporting comes as DP World invests in terminal electrification at the Port of Santos
DP World Santos Port Terminal – Aerial View
SANTOS, Brazil, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World has earned the Gold Seal from the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program for the third consecutive year, recognizing the quality, transparency, and independent verification of the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory in Brazil.
Coordinated by the Center for Sustainability Studies of Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGVces), the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program promotes the measurement and public disclosure of corporate emissions using an internationally recognized methodology. The Gold Seal is awarded to organizations whose published emissions inventories undergo independent third-party verification.
At Santos, DP World is pairing transparent emissions reporting with investment in lower-emission operations. As part of its broader decarbonization program in Brazil, the company has committed more than BRL 100 million to electrifying its entire fleet of 22 rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, avoiding approximately 3,600 tonnes of CO₂ emissions in 2025. DP World’s 2025 Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure identified RTG electrification as the primary driver of emissions reductions at Santos.
Earlier this year, the company added 15 electric internal terminal vehicles (ITVs) and three electric reach stackers in Santos, with 44 electric ITVs planned as part of the terminal’s broader modernization. Between January and April 2026, diesel consumption declined 29.2% compared with the 2024 average.
Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, said: “Earning the Gold Seal for a third consecutive year demonstrates the consistency and transparency of how we measure and manage our emissions. We are turning that data into action through continued investment in electrification and renewable energy, reducing emissions while modernizing our operations and supporting more efficient and sustainable trade for our customers.”
All electricity consumed at DP World’s Santos terminal is sourced from renewable energy and verified through I-RECs. The company’s Zero Landfill Program also diverts waste that would otherwise be sent to landfill toward recycling, material recovery or energy recovery.
These efforts complement DP World’s ongoing BRL 1.6 billion expansion of the Santos terminal, which will increase annual container handling capacity to 1.7 million TEUs by 2026, with plans to further increase it to 2.1 million TEUs.
By investing in capacity, electric equipment and renewable energy, DP World is supporting growing trade volumes while reducing emissions and advancing its global net-zero commitment for 2050.
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DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. By harnessing our global reach and local expertise, we simplify logistics, enhance operational performance, and redefine the boundaries of what’s possible in global trade.
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