EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
But I can say that , in the meantime , this has completely changed . At DP World , sustainability is an important part of our decision-making process at board level . It ’ s not only about money or profits , but how we secure the future of our planet and consider how we are using our limited resources . We and our customers have one common goal which is to reduce our use of these limited resources and it plays more and more into our way of thinking . It ’ s not only a case of looking at the products we ’ re offering , but also the customers we ’ re serving because new industries are emerging from the area of sustainability all the time – renewable energy , for example . Ultimately , sustainability is important to reducing our own carbon footprint and also in identifying new markets and new areas , be it by geography , by vertical or by industry .
Q . HOW IS DP WORLD PREPARING FOR THE SUPPLY CHAIN CRISES OF THE FUTURE ?
» You need to have the necessary product employees and the experience and capabilities to expand on a global level . It ’ s not only about having a centre of gravity in Dubai , where we ’ re based , or in Europe , which is our biggest region for operations , but also about having capabilities in regions you might not usually consider . Take Africa , for example . Africa is always mentioned as an upcoming star in various industries and markets , especially when it comes to raw materials like lithium or cobalt
42 December 2024