Leading the way to a sustainable future
Our contribution to carbon neutrality
The bridge to what's next
Shipping remains essential to maintaining global operations and ensuring the steady flow of trade between nations. While sea transport is the most environmentally efficient mode, we recognize our significant responsibility to pursue more sustainable practices. Our commitment to the planet's future is vital, and our actions today pave the way for a sustainable tomorrow.
As a family-run shipping and logistics conglomerate, our ca. 2000 dedicated individuals work tirelessly to connect land and sea, executing groundbreaking projects and transporting cargo across the oceans. Our focus on reducing our environmental impact, enhancing social initiatives, and strengthening corporate governance is driven by our people. Their creativity, drive, and engagement are the heart of our sustainability efforts and business growth.
Our sustainability ambition is profound, is a testament to our long-term dedication and a visible step on our journey to what’s next!
We believe that society in general and ourselves in particular are too dependent on fossil fuels.
Our strategic goal for ENVIRONMENT
We - same as society in general - still rely heavily on fossil fuels. Our commitment extends beyond regulatory requirements. striving to reduce our carbon footprint across all aspects of our operations, both ashore and at sea. By 2035, we aim to have a fleet of vessels that are carbon-neutral, progressing towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from our shipping services by 2040.
We maintain a specialized fleet to deliver essential logistics services crucial for facilitating and bolstering the global energy transition. Furthermore, we allocate 25% of our yearly profits towards research and the development of innovative ship designs, as well as initiatives that align with our sustainability objectives.
Shipping is a people’s business – and our colleagues are our most valuable asset both ashore and at sea.
Our strategic goal for SOCIAL
Shipping is a people’s business – and our colleagues are our most valuable asset both ashore and at sea. Our workplace is a fulfilling and inclusive place that fosters creativity and ideas. We are committed to long-lasting career opportunities and a high engagement of our workforce based on mutual respect and a culture of continuous learning.
Our core values promote open and fair treatment of everyone in a safe work environment with a zero-incident approach.
We live our code of conduct and ensure that our governance principles are lived throughout our organization
Our strategic goals for GOVERNANCE
We take our Group Code of Conduct very seriously and ensure that our governance principles are lived throughout our organization. By 2024, 100 % of our workforce will be trained in our Group Code of Conduct.
We expect strict governance compliance from our suppliers and business partners by making sure they act in line with our Group Code of Conduct.
Our mission, vision and values
From ship to shore, our unique group values inspire everything we do and guide us on our journey to build the next generation of maritime shipping and logistics.
To build the next generation of maritime shipping and logistics through a passion for our people, and their passion for progress.
To be the bridge that unites the best thinkers and doers to solve our clients’ toughest maritime and logistics challenges.