Our ESG strategy reflects our commitment to responsible operations,
guided by our values and built on three core pillars: People, Environment and Processes.
People
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past few years, we have intensified our focus on personnel welfare and engagement:
- Crew Engagement: Hosting forums in Manila, Mumbai and Athens, attended by large office teams, to foster open dialogue and feedback
- Office Staff Involvement: Utilizing surveys to gauge satisfaction and gather suggestions for improvement
- Well-being Initiatives: Prioritizing mental and physical health and promoting a culture of safety and responsibility
- Diversity and Inclusion: advancing diversity across all levels
- Training and Development: Investing in comprehensive training programmes
Listening to our people is crucial for fostering a safe and responsible culture. Through crew forums, staff surveys, leadership visits on board, and direct feedback sessions, we ensure that the voices of our team are heard, valued, and integrated into our decision-making processes.
Environment
Our environmental efforts are primarily compliance driven, ensuring full adherence to international regulations:
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other regulatory and industry bodies
- Emissions Monitoring: Tracking and reporting emissions data as part of our commitment to environmental stewardship
- Sustainable Practices: Exploring opportunities to reduce our environmental footprint through operational efficiencies and technological advancements
Processes
We continuously strive to enhance our operational efficiency and governance:
- Digital Transformation: Implementing new Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to streamline operations
- Simplification Project: Aiming to make instructions more user friendly and easy to navigate. Aiming to elevate our safety culture
- Enhanced Due Diligence: Conducting compliance and risk-based assessments and reports to ensure robust governance structures
In a dynamic maritime environment, we recognize that safe, efficient and transparent processes are crucial to maintaining operational excellence and stakeholder trust.
Our reporting is guided by international frameworks, it follows the International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines and the evolving EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), thereby ensuring that our practices meet global standards of transparency and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement
We recognise the importance of engaging with our diverse stakeholder groups:
- Seafarers and Crew Agencies: Collaborating to enhance crew welfare and operational efficiency
- Suppliers and Charterers: Building sustainable and ethical supply chains
- Regulators: Maintaining open communication to ensure compliance and mutual understanding
We have been growing and evolving for over 30 years. As we continue to evolve, this report repre-sents a springboard rather than a conclusion. We will build on this foundation by regularly assessing our progress and engaging with stakeholders to ensure our practices align with both regulatory expectations and our values.
