Port of Dover Reaches Net Zero for Scope 1 and 2 Emissions

The Port of Dover has achieved carbon net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 in 2025.
Dover said this is at least five years ahead of any other UK port target and 25 years ahead of the UK Government’s maritime target.
Emissions have fallen by 98.3% since 2007, from nearly 14,000 tonnes.
Remaining emissions were offset through a local regenerative farming scheme certified under the UK Carbon Code of Conduct.
The result was externally verified against ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.
The Port highlighted that the Short Straits account for 8% of UK maritime emissions, making the milestone significant for wider decarbonisation efforts.
Measures included use of sustainably sourced HVO fuel, 1.5 MW of on-site solar generation, renewable electricity and energy efficiency upgrades.
CEO Doug Bannister said Dover now aims to become home to the world’s first high-volume Green Shipping Corridor on the Short Straits.
The net zero target forms part of the Port of Dover 2050 Masterplan.
Dover also recently secured EcoPorts (PERS) environmental recertification for the fourth time.