Tag: UN sustainable development goals

The Guide Against Greenwashing was made in Norway by a number of organisations including Skift - Climate Business Leaders, Zero, Future in our hands and WWF Norway. 

StenaRoRo is making big strides in raising its social performance in ESG through a decade-long partnership with hospital charity Mercy Ships as the human factor becomes an increasing priority for sustainable business in shipping.

Celebrated every year on May 18th, the International Day of Women in Maritime is an important day to remind to the entire industry that only by promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity, industry stakeholders will ensure that the maritime sector remains inclusive, equitable, fosters innovation and creates opportunities for all.

The UNCTAD Trade and Environment Review 2023 examines the world's ocean economy and explores how it can be driven towards a sustainable future.

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) announced that it has put out to tender the development and management of an Ethical Channel, as part of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 

DNV and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to support their efforts to set science-based targets for their net zero goals.

International Maritime Organization (IMO) joined other UN agencies in marking the annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21st of March). The theme of the Day in 2023 focused on the urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has released its diversity and inclusion strategy for the years 2023 to 2027.

TORM has today entered into an agreement to purchase three 2013-built MR eco product tanker vessels for a total cash consideration of USD 48.5m and the issuance of 1.42 million shares. The transaction will increase TORM’s total fleet to 88 vessels on a fully delivered basis.

Mr. Allard Castelein, CEO, Port of Rotterdam, reveals how the Port Authority embraces sustainability and remains in line with the UN SDGs. He also mentions three major projects that aim to scale up shore power and port digitalization while he highlights that energy transition requires collaboration. In that regard, the Port Authority is getting broad-based coalitions involved in the development of Green Corridors.