DP World’s Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) becomes the First Free Trade Warehousing Zone to Secure IGBC Platinum Certification

1.5MW Solar PV system covering 18.6% of annual energy consumption
38.9% savings in water usage achieved through water-efficient fixtures
100% electric material handling vehicles for indoor operations.

Mumbai, India, 13 February, 2024: DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, has received Platinum certification from The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP). The IGBC rating systems acknowledge excellence in green design, construction, and operations, with the Platinum rating setting a benchmark according to international standards. NSBP has become the first FTWZ in India to achieve Platinum certification under the IGBC logistics parks and warehousing rating system.

Strategically positioned near the port, NSBP is designed to facilitate global trade to explore the Indian market and vice versa. Operational since 2022, NSBP’s Platinum certification represents a significant leap forward for the Indian-Global trade ecosystem, providing sustainable supply chain solutions to its customers.

Spread over 2 million square feet, NSBP is designed as per global standards and Green Building Certification requirements. The project design promotes natural habitat and biodiversity on-site. The facility has realized substantial benefits through noteworthy sustainable features. These include a 1.5MW Solar PV system covering 18.6% of annual energy consumption, 100% electric material handling vehicles for business park, water-efficient fixtures achieving 38.9% of saving, rainwater harvesting, and an impressive 75% reduction in construction waste as it was reused and recycled.

Commenting on the achievement, Ranjit Ray, Vice President – Economic Zones, Middle East, North Africa, and Subcontinent said, “The IGBC Platinum certification marks an important milestone in the journey of Nhava Sheva Business Park. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pursuing eco-friendly practices in our operations that are beneficial to our customers and the planet. We prioritise customers’ needs above all, striving to provide sustainable and scalable logistics solutions to our esteemed customers.”

NSBP is one of the first port-based Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZ) in India. Leveraging its strategic location just 5 km away from the Nhava Sheva Port, it is ideally positioned to streamline the movement of cargo to and from the port. This proximity ensures seamless multimodal connectivity and quick access to global markets, including the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Far West markets, unlocking the gateway to international trade opportunities. The facility offers six operational warehouses, ranging from 140,000 to 185,000 square feet, accommodating diverse business needs. Additionally, it provides specialised and temperature-controlled warehouses, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible range of storage solutions for various industries.

Globally, DP World is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with an intermediate target of 28% reduction of carbon footprint by 2030.