Harren Shipping Services GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:693,650 tCO2e
Total Energy Consumption:272,845 kWh
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainability Awareness
- Minimising Carbon Emissions
- Responsible Consumption
Environmental Achievements
- Increased confirmed commitment to climate actions to US$ 20.18 million by end of 2023 (17% increase from previous year)
- Installed ballast water treatment systems on twelve vessels (98% overall completion)
- Achieved 50% completion of M.A.C. Performance Monitoring System implementation
- Completed LED conversion in Bremen office, Hamburg office to be completed in Q1 2024
- Installed Eco Lash system on 18 out of 22 vessels (82% completion rate)
- Registered all vessels in the Environmental Shipping Index
- Ordered fifth Orca type heavy lift vessel (partly financed by a Green Loan)
- Applied advanced low-friction hull coatings to 7 vessels
- Average delta between attained and required CII was – 4.8 % in 2023 (average C-rating)
- Hamburg office running on 100% renewable energy since 2022, Bremen office since 1st January 2024
- 25% reduction in the provision of bottled water in 2023
Social Achievements
- Launched renewed group-wide safety program, “Act Safely!”
- Hosted crew seminars in Istanbul and Manila
- Collaborated with Marine Benefits on “re:fresh” wellbeing study
- Bremen office refurbishment underway
- Renamed HR function to “People & Culture”
- Participated in Houston Heart Walk, New Orleans “Duck Derby”, and Christmas charity projects
Governance Achievements
- Launched the renewed Harren Group with a strong mission and vision and an overarching set of values
- Implemented a whistleblowing system
- Migrated email inboxes to cloud-based storage
- Integrated cloud-based collaboration tools
- Successfully integrated ten Starlink broadband systems
- Administered computer-based IT security awareness training
- Engaged external experts for Data Protection Officer
- Developed Group Management Manual (GMM)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- By 2050: Operate a fully carbon-neutral and/or zero-emission-capable fleet
Medium-term Goals:
- By 2035: Operate a fleet of carbon-neutral vessels
- By 2040: Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from shipping services
Short-term Goals:
- Complete Hamburg office LED conversion in Q1 2024
- Complete M.A.C. Performance Monitoring System implementation
- Install ten more charging stations in Bremen and Hamburg offices in 2024
- Outfit all vessels with mineralising units in 2024
- Complete the Group Management Manual (GMM) by end of 2024
Environmental Challenges
- Geopolitical challenges and climate changes impacting shipping routes (e.g., Gaza conflict, Panama Canal drought)
- Extended lead times in hardware deliveries
- Challenges during installation and commissioning of drinking water fountains
- Turbulent implementation of EU ETS regulations
Mitigation Strategies
- Swift adaptation and sustainable practices
- Upgrading weather routing and voyage planning solutions
- Addressing biofouling with advanced low-friction hull coatings
- Exploring software solutions to foster behavioural change among crews
- Established an internal process to oversee the requirements for emission allowances and procure them independently
- Partnered with EU ETS specialists
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strict governance compliance expected from suppliers and business partners
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (e.g., Panama Canal drought)
Transition Risks
- EU ETS regulations
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and services
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals, SASB, GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EcoVadis Bronze Accreditation
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Orca heavy lift vessels
- Eco-Lift F500 heavy lift vessels