Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2022-07-01 to 2022-12-31, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2007
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social Responsibility
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced bunkers consumption by 2.6% in 2007, cutting 32,000 tonnes in carbon emissions
- 31.7% reduction in nitrogen oxides in 1999-2007
- 53.5% reduction in sulphur oxides in 2000-07
Social Achievements
- WW Academy established in 1999, providing learning and development programs for employees
- Participation in and support of the UN Global Compact program
Governance Achievements
- Two of the five directors on the board of WW ASA are female
- Compliance with Oslo Stock Exchange requirements for information and English symbols
Climate Goals & Targets
- Green passport on all vessels by end 2010
- Reduce NO x emissions by 25% by 2008
- Implement ballast water treatment
- Coat vessels with fuel-reducing antifouling
- Implement onboard electronic decision-making support tool (Marorka)
- Reduce fuel consumed per cargo transported by 9.95%
- Reduce fuel consumed per cargo transported per distance by 2%
- Reduce refrigerant leakage by 25%
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Emissions to air
- Discharges to water
- Other discharges
- Waste from operations
- Leaks from refrigeration and fire systems
- Ballast water
- Bilge water and oil spills
- Antifoulings
Mitigation Strategies
- Ambition to be a leader in environmentally-adapted shipping with a vision to achieve zero emissions
- Active newbuilding strategy to secure a large and modern fleet
- Exploring available ballast water treatment systems
- Gradually upgrading systems to ensure bilge water from WW’s fleet contains a maximum of 5 ppm of oil
- Vessels coated with tin-free antifouling
- Launch fuel-saving campaign
- Introducing a new technology through Yarwil which can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by as much as 95%
- Using low-sulphur fuel
- Securing bunkers adjustment clauses (BAF/EFAF) in contracts of affreightment
- Global waste management project and implementation
- Install compactors on all launched vessels
- Install filters on oily water separators
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: ISM Code, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AS
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Gamazyme cleaning agents
Awards & Recognition
- Thor Heyerdahl International Environmental Award
Reporting Period: 2008
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption in g/tonnes/nm by 6.4% (for 24 1/2 vessels) compared to 2005-2006 average. EUKOR reduced fuel consumption by 7.8% compared to 2006 levels.
- Reduced SOx emissions (24 1/2 vessels): from 12,520 tonnes in 2007 to 11,760 tonnes in 2008. EUKOR reduced SOx emissions by 12.8% compared to 2006 levels.
- Reduced NOx emissions (24 1/2 vessels): from 36,801 tonnes in 2007 to 33,670 tonnes in 2008. EUKOR reduced NOx emissions by 10.7% compared to 2006 levels.
- Reduced refrigerant leaks by 46.2% compared to 2004 baseline.
- Launched a global waste management project.
- Selected a supplier for ballast water treatment systems.
- One vessel tested with a ballast water treatment system.
- Replaced one bilge water treatment system.
- Two vessels received green passports.
- Three vessels coated with Inter 900 antifouling coating.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Achieve zero emissions.
- Reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 30% by 2020.
- Install ballast water treatment systems on all large car and truck carriers by 2012.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 4% (g/tonnes/km) compared to 2008.
- Reduce NOx emissions by 25% (g/tonnes/km) compared to 2000.
- Keep sulphur content in fuel below 1.5% (WWL) and 2.5% (EUKOR).
Environmental Challenges
- High fuel consumption and associated emissions.
- Need to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations (e.g., sulphur content in fuel).
Mitigation Strategies
- Fuel saving initiatives (efficient speed, energy management, weather routing, fuel-efficient vessels, crew training).
- Implementing a 1.5% sulphur policy for WWL vessels (incurring additional costs).
- Investing in ballast water treatment systems.
- Using tin-free antifouling and environmentally friendly hull cleaning.
- Developing a global waste management plan.
- Developing a ship dismantling policy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of suppliers for ballast water treatment systems and environmentally friendly antifouling.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2010
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 26% (g/tonnes/nm) compared to 2009
- Reduced fuel consumption by 26% (g/tonnes/nm) compared to 2009
- Reduced NOx emissions by 31% (g/tonnes/nm) compared to 2000
- Four vessels recycled at green yards in China
- 13 vessels coated with advanced antifouling systems reducing fuel consumption by up to 5%
Climate Goals & Targets
- Reduce fuel consumption by 50% by 2020 (g/tonnes/nm)
- Reduce sulphur in fuel to 0.5% by 2020
- Reduce fuel consumption by 2% from 2010 levels
Environmental Challenges
- Increased total CO2 emissions by 5% due to increased cargo transport
- Additional cost of approximately USD 2 million for using low-sulphur fuel
Mitigation Strategies
- Focus on fuel consumption reduction
- Development of new carbon indexes for the industry
- Implementation of energy management systems
- Weather routing systems
- New building programme with fuel-efficient vessels
- Environmental awareness training for crew
- Use of low-toxic, low-friction coating systems
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Selection of green ship recycling yards in China
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Unitor Ballast Water Treatment System
- Sustainable marine chemicals
- Green ship recycling services
Reporting Period: 2011
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced main engine lubrication oil consumption by more than half in several older vessels through retrofitting.
- Fitted two vessels with fuel emulsion systems, aiming to improve fuel oil combustion and reduce NOx, black carbon/soot, and CO2 emissions.
- Improved hull resistance and propeller efficiency in several vessels, lowering fuel consumption.
- Fitted all vessels with performance monitoring systems to optimize sailing conditions.
- Coated two vessels with high-performance antifouling systems to minimize hull fouling and eliminate the need for hull cleaning for five years.
- Achieved a self-imposed average of 1.5% sulphur in fuel consumed, lower than the world average of 2.8%.
- Delivered enough urea to reduce NOx emissions by more than the Norwegian NOx fund’s total targeted amount for 2011.
- Supported a solar-powered vessel on a worldwide tour.
- Commissioned energy management technology systems to save 50 million kWh annually.
- Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) achieved ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System.
- Green Ship Recycling (GSR) received attestation by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for sustainable business practices.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Setbacks in innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact.
- Increased CO2 emissions by 1.4% despite improved fuel efficiency per cargo transported.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous learning and development of new environmental products and services.
- Focus on improving vessel efficiency to offset increased cargo volume and sailings.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 14001 (for WSM)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Fuel emulsion system
- Energy Management Technology (EMT) systems
- NOxCare system
- Advanced antifouling systems
- Green Ship Recycling services
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2012
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Decreased fuel consumed per cargo tonne transported (g/tonne nm) by 0.6% in 2012.
- Installation of the world’s largest multi-stream scrubber system on the MV Tarago (pilot project).
- Development of a competitive NOx reduction system (Yarwil joint venture).
- Launch of a new green ship recycling service in China.
- Commissioned energy management systems on 40 vessels, resulting in an accumulated energy savings of 75 MkWh (million kilowatt-hours), equivalent to 35,000 tonnes fuel oil annually and an emissions reduction of 112,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
- Installation of “cold ironing” systems on a number of container vessels.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Meeting increasingly stringent environmental regulations (air pollution, greenhouse gases, invasive marine species).
- Operational deficiencies with the Unitor Ballast Water Treatment System (leading to its withdrawal from the market).
Mitigation Strategies
- Active participation in developing environmental legislation (IMO committees).
- Exploring various solutions for Emission Control Areas (ECAs), including the installation and testing of an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS).
- Development of alternative sourcing strategies and technologies (e.g., scrubbers, NOxCare).
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- NOxCare (NOx reduction system)
- Gamazyme (bioactive chemical products)
- Tin-free solder
- TIG welding electrodes without thorium
- HFC R-417A refrigerant
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2013
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Anti-corruption
- Climate change
- Working conditions
- Stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability governance
- Supply chain
Environmental Achievements
- Installation of a scrubber system
- Green recycling of vessels
- Reduced total fuel consumed and corresponding CO2 and NOx emissions by approximately 10% from 2012 to 2013
- Total SOx emissions were down 14% due to lower consumption and lower average sulphur content in fuel consumed.
Social Achievements
- Introduction of a global whistleblowing system
- Dedicated digital platforms to improve knowledge and awareness and contribute to help employees make the right choices and decisions
- Global employee engagement survey with overall high level of engagement and commitment amongst the employees in the WW group
- Low sickness average and turnover rate
- Low lost-time injury frequency on WWASA owned vessels
Governance Achievements
- Development of the first report according to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Continued focus on anti-corruption, competition law and theft and fraud
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Emissions to air and water
- Labour relations and safe working conditions
- Human rights and local community relations
- Responsible ship recycling
- Corruption
- Facilitation payments in several countries
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing policies, proper processes, describing roles and responsibilities and ensuring accountable, transparent reporting
- Investigating new technology, solutions and ways of working to reduce emissions and fuel consumption on board its fleet of vessels
- Providing environmentally sound products and solutions to the whole merchant fleet
- Working towards eliminating facilitation payments
- Maintaining high quality operations and a safety standard based on constant improvement
- Close cooperation with partners, customers, authorities and other stakeholders
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- Supplier audits (WSS)
- Sustainable business practices considered in yard selection (WWASA)
- Environmental Impact Assessments (WWASA)
- Sustainable & Responsible Procurement (SRP) plan (WSM)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 Core
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Water-in-fuel emulsifier
- Environmentally sound underwater hull cleaning
Reporting Period: 2014
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Anti-corruption
- Climate change
- Working conditions
- Stakeholder engagement
Environmental Achievements
- CO2 emissions reduced by 8.9%
- NOx emissions reduced by 11.1%
- SOx emissions reduced by 8.9%
- Two vessels sold to green recycling
Social Achievements
- 87% of all land-based employees in wholly owned subsidiaries trained in anti-corruption
- Introduced new leadership training program LeAP
- Engagement survey score of 72
- 100% of dividend distributed to charitable causes through the Tom Wilhelmsen Foundation
- 2.8% sick leave in Norway
Governance Achievements
- Rolled out a major compliance training program called “I Comply!”, reaching nearly 100% of employees
Climate Goals & Targets
- Not disclosed
- Two new post-panamax vessels built with in-build scrubber systems (delivery in 2015)
- Install Shippersys on all vessels
- Achieve 100% on anti-corruption training
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain management reporting system not yet established
- High employee turnover rate (9.6%)
- Anti-trust investigation in joint venture Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) resulting in a USD 33 million fine in Japan and ongoing investigations in the USA and Europe.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued work on improving guidelines and standards for the group
- Reinforced focus on safety improving initiatives after exceeding LTIF target
- Continued implementation of WW Business Standards and anti-corruption training in 2015
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supply chain code of conduct
- Procurement policies
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 core
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Shippersys system
- Scrubbers
Reporting Period: 2015
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental impact
- Community contribution
- Ethics and anti-corruption
- Health and safety
- Our employees
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 1.3% compared to 2014.
- Decreased NOx emissions by 3.5% due to reduced fuel consumption and fleet renewal.
- Recycled two vessels in accordance with the Hong Kong Convention.
Social Achievements
- 90% engagement survey completion rate (target: 85%).
- Total recordable case frequency rate of 2.0 (target: 2.8).
- Lost time injury frequency rate of 0.56 (target: 0.65).
- Zero work-related fatalities.
- More than 80 contributions to local communities via offices and employees.
- 95% of all land-based employees trained in anti-corruption.
Governance Achievements
- Introduced a zero-tolerance policy towards facilitation payments.
- 94% of sailings through the Suez Canal were conducted without any form of facilitation payments in 2015.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Towards zero emissions
- Revise fuel oil policy.
- Fleet renewal.
- Install Shippersys on all EUKOR vessels.
- Change bulb on two large car and truck carriers.
- Energy management certification (ISO50001) for Southampton office.
- Reduce lost time injury frequency rate to <0.6 on vessels managed by WSM.
- Achieve OHSAS 18001 certification for WSS.
- 80% completion rate for performance appraisals.
- 85% completion rate on engagement survey with a score of 72.
Environmental Challenges
- Increased fuel consumption per tonne mile leading to higher CO2 emissions (60.52 gram per cargo tonne miles in 2015 compared to 59.19 in 2014).
- Anti-trust investigations and fines in Japan, South Africa, and China for anti-trust behavior.
- High employee turnover rate (8.34%).
- Low engagement score (69 out of 72).
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing initiatives to reduce fuel consumption (e.g., hull cleanings, bulbous bow changes).
- Continuing to address anti-trust investigations.
- Implementing initiatives to reduce high turnover rate.
- Addressing low engagement score through target process.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supply chain code of conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI G4 (core option)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- EcoSubsea hull cleaning technology
- Shippersys performance system
Awards & Recognition
- SHIPPINGInsight Award 2015 (WWASA and Callenberg Technology Group)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation and green growth
- Health and safety
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Compliance and supply chain management
Environmental Achievements
- Established New Energy segment with USD 500 million investment ambition for renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
- Delivery of Yara Birkeland, reducing 40,000 truckloads annually.
- Digitization and delivery of a 3D printed spare part by Marine Products.
Social Achievements
- Introduced an employee-driven health and wellness hub.
- Set an ambition to have 40% of each gender in top three management levels and on internal boards by 2030.
- Developed a Code of Conduct and assessment tool to protect seafarers' human rights and welfare (with SSI).
Governance Achievements
- 100% completion rate for mandatory business standards training.
- Increased number of whistleblowing cases, indicating improved reporting.
- Conducted an external review of GDPR compliance.
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions in the value chain before 2040.
- Net zero emissions in portfolio before 2050.
- Net zero emissions in own operations before 2030.
- 40% of each gender in top three management levels and internal boards by 2030.
- Improve visibility and integrity of data with vendors.
- Implement a common GHG emissions reporting framework.
Environmental Challenges
- Maritime industry's traditional lack of gender equality.
- Data integrity challenges in GHG and waste reporting (e.g., leased office spaces).
- Facilitation payments remaining a challenge in the industry.
- COVID-19 restrictions impacting compliance activities and crew changes.
Mitigation Strategies
- Setting gender diversity targets for 2030.
- Implementing a common GHG emissions reporting framework.
- Continuous awareness training and improved whistleblowing channels.
- Implementing COVID-19 response measures and wellness activities.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 75 audits conducted in 2021; 429 new supplier assessments, 86% accepted.
Responsible Procurement
- IMPA ACT Supplier Code of Conduct (Ship Management); Supplier Code of Conduct (Ships Service); country assessments and integrity due diligence for new business/investments.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather, rising water levels, resource scarcity/cost
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, potential liability, technology shift, market shifts, reputational impact
Opportunities
- Green growth in new arenas; new partnerships; access to capital from environmentally conscious actors; energy transition and decarbonisation of shipping.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option
Certifications: ISO 14001 (Wilhelmsen Chemicals), ISO 45001 (Ships Service and NorSea Group), ISM Code (Ship Management)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- SDG 13 (Climate action)
- SDG 14 (Life below water)
- SDG 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through decarbonisation efforts, safe working environments, gender equality, responsible supply chains, and anti-corruption measures.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Zero-emission and autonomous vessel operation; services to the offshore wind industry; enabling the hydrogen value chain; digital services; 3D printed spare parts.
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Decarbonisation and green growth
- Health and safety
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Compliance and supply chain management
Environmental Achievements
- 5.25% reduction in tCO2e emissions in own operations from 2022 base year
- 38% renewable electricity purchased in 2022 (46% with Lysaker office included)
- 100% completion rate for group-wide, mandatory business standards training for two consecutive years
- USD 120 million invested in New Energy segment
Social Achievements
- LTIF rate for seafarers was 0.25 (target not to exceed 0.40)
- LTIF rate onshore was 0.40 (target not to exceed 0.40)
- Engagement survey score of 78 (greater than 75)
- 1,245 supplier screenings with ESG criteria and 320 risk-based supplier assessments conducted
Governance Achievements
- 100% completion rate for mandatory business standards training
- 31 whistles received related to allegations of fraud/corruption, data protection, health and safety and other HR related issues
- Developed a human rights due diligence process
- Developed a new Supplier Code of Conduct (to be rolled out in 2023)
Climate Goals & Targets
- Net zero emissions in the value chain before 2040
- Net zero emissions in portfolio (equity investments) before 2050
- Net zero emissions in own operations before 2030
- 40% of each gender represented in the top three levels of management by 2030
- Improve visibility and integrity of data with vendors related to waste streams
- Progress circular initiatives
- Consolidated companies establish science-based targets and reduction program
Environmental Challenges
- Physical risks from extreme weather, rising water levels, and resource scarcity/cost
- Transition risks related to regulations, potential liability, technology shift, market shifts and reputational impact
- Waste stream visibility continues to be challenging
- Facilitation payments remain a challenge in the industry, primarily in interactions with authorities in ports
- Human rights breaches in the value chain
- Fight for talent in key functions including seafarers
- Lack of competence
Mitigation Strategies
- Continued investments in green growth
- Introduce consolidated companies to scope 3 emissions reporting
- Target key suppliers to participate in scope 3 emissions reporting
- Use the SBTi guidance to establish targets and reduction program for scope 3 emissions
- Continuously improve accuracy and completeness of GHG emissions reporting
- Complete 3rd party GHG emissions inventory verification annually
- Improve visibility and integrity of data with vendors related to waste streams
- Progress circular initiatives
- Establish a circularity framework for the group to direct activities across our entities
- Create awareness on biodiversity issues and map potential areas for biodiversity focus
- Review of the compliance framework, specifically for port services
- Refine our internal control framework
- Adopt a risk management approach towards high-risk operations
- Continue our supplier forums globally
- Continue participation in the Maritime Anti-corruption Network (MACN)
- Strengthen leadership accountability through unconscious bias and diversity management training
- Implement workplace arrangements project recommendations
- Develop transition plan towards 2030 ambition
- Re-engineer the recruitment process with particular focus on EDI
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1245 supplier screenings with ESG criteria and 320 risk-based supplier assessments in 2022
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct
- Procurement policies
- Supplier assessments and audits
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather
- Rising water levels
- Resource scarcity/cost
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Reputational impact
- Market shifts
- Technology shifts
Opportunities
- Green growth in new arenas
- New partnerships
- Access to capital from environmentally conscious actors
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (GRI 1: Foundation 2021), TCFD, UN Global Compact
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Third-party Assurance: DNV (limited assurance for GHG inventory)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5 (Gender Equality)
- SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
- SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth)
- SDG 13 (Climate action)
- SDG 14 (Life below water)
- SDG 16 (Peace, justice and strong institutions)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through decarbonization efforts, improved working conditions, diversity and inclusion programs, and responsible supply chain management.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Highly concentrated cargo hold cleaning product solutions
- Responsible refrigerant solutions
- Snap Back Arrestor for vessel mooring
- Battery powered vessels for ASKO
Reporting Period: 2022-07-01 to 2022-12-31
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Labor Rights
- Supply Chain Responsibility
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Safety
Social Achievements
- Introduced stronger ESG criteria in contracts and supplier screening, assessments, audits, and reviews.
- Increased internal awareness and management focus on country risk/outsourcing risks.
- Developed a Supplier Code of Conduct in 2022.
- Introduced the use of ISWAN to support seafarers and their families.
- Launched health awareness campaigns and online seminars to promote wellbeing.
Governance Achievements
- Established a human rights due diligence team.
- Implemented a human rights framework and due diligence process guided by UN Global Compact and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
- Established a whistle-blowing channel.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Health and safety risks related to work in ports, warehouses, and at sea.
- Risks of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
- Risks of child labor, unfair employment practices, and violations of work time regulations in the supply chain.
- Risks related to personal data loss in cyber-attacks.
- Operational challenges in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strong focus on improvement and follow-up of safety and management systems, improvement of health and safety culture, internal assessments and audits, and towards our suppliers.
- Zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment; encouragement to use the whistleblowing channel.
- Stronger ESG criteria in contracts and supplier screening, assessments, audits, and reviews.
- Increased internal awareness and management attention and focus on country risk/outsourcing risks.
- Development of a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Human rights training program for all employees (planned for 2023).
- Implementation of governing elements, IT security policies, contracts, and security barriers to limit cyber-attacks.
- Planned fair and complete withdrawal from operations in Russia in 2023.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Stronger ESG criteria in contracts and supplier screening
- Supplier Code of Conduct (implemented in 2023)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Labour Standards (ILO)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Commitment to gender equality and decent work conditions.
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Human Rights
- Labor Standards
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Safety
- Diversity & Inclusion
Social Achievements
- Increased percentage of women in top three management levels to 31% from 25% in 2022.
- 100% of new suppliers in defined tiers agreed to the Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) requirements.
- Implemented a group-wide cyber risk framework.
Governance Achievements
- Launched a group-wide IT and Cyber Security standard.
Climate Goals & Targets
- At least 40% of each gender in top three management levels by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Health and safety risks related to work in ports, warehouses, and at sea.
- Risk of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
- Risk of modern slavery, child labor, and unfair employment practices in the supply chain.
- Risk of losing personal data in cyber-attacks.
- Significant increase in cyber threat levels and actual attacks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Strong focus on improvement and follow up of safety and management systems, improvement of health and safety culture and internal assessments and audits.
- Zero-tolerance policy for bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
- Whistle-blowing channel for reporting non-compliance.
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) implemented for suppliers.
- Ongoing desk-based due diligence to identify high-risk suppliers.
- Supplier screenings, assessments, audits, and reviews.
- Group-wide cyber risk framework launched.
- Group-wide IT and Cyber Security standard implemented.
- Cyber policy and training campaign for all employees.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 1,136 risk-based supplier assessments in 2023
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Certifications: ISO 45001 (NorSea Group, Port Services, Ships Service, Global Business Services)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
Commitment to having at least 40% of each gender in top three management levels by 2030.