Tag: UN sustainable development 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.

Celebrated every year on March 8th, International Women’s Day serves both as an honorary day for women, and a reminder of the struggle they encounter due to their gender.

The geopolitical uncertainty brought by the Ukrainian war, the continuous disruption post-COVID, and the escalation of climate change effects have pushed business leaders to put a greater focus on their sustainability agendas, according to the 12th UN Global Compact-Accenture CEO Study.

Women’s empowerment is a key sustainable development goal officially recognized by the United Nations. But what is the role of business in promoting gender equality and helping build a more diversified world?  

Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) published its first Environmental, Social, Governance Report (ESG). This report was prepared in accordance with the worldwide recognized ESG standards of SASB and GRI, while it incorporates the company's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Gender equality in shipping is seen as a key pathway to economic sustainability and better performance. Despite international efforts to increase female participation in shipping, women still constitute just 1.2% of the global seafarer workforce, according to 2021 figures by BIMCO and ICS.

IMO will be present at COP 27, which takes place in Egypt from 6-18 November 2022. IMO will highlight that international shipping is indispensable to the world and is a vital industry to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the global energy transition.