Sustainability at A.P. Moller - Maersk

A comprehensive ESG strategy with a commitment to reach net zero across our business by 2040.

Sustainability Report 2023

Our ESG priorities

Our ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) strategy encompasses the material sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities for Maersk and is centred around three core commitments, each with supporting strategic KPIs and targets.

We continuously measure and report on our progress against set targets for each of the material ESG categories we work on.

Environment
We will take leadership in the decarbonisation of logistics
Social
We will ensure that our people thrive at work by providing a safe and inspiring workplace
Governance
We operate based on responsible business practices

Environmental priorities

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Climate change

Learn more about the actions we are taking to support our customers’ decarbonisation journeys, and our societal commitment to reach net zero as fast as possible.
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Environment and ecosystems

See how we actively participate in restoring ocean and land health and resilience, as well as protecting animal habitats where we operate.
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Responsible ship recycling

Find out how we are taking the lead to build capacity and drive better practices to make responsible vessel recycling the norm.

Social priorities

Seafarers captured in Århus (Denmark) and Hamburg (Germany)

Human capital

It takes talent to drive transformations. See how Maersk ensures a highly engaged workforce with the right skills is on board for the journey.
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Human rights

Human rights are at the heart of our ESG commitments. Learn more about our human-centric approach to sustainable transformation.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces where every Maersk employee feels equally included and valued for who they are and what they contribute.
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Inclusive trade

We have a significant role to play in ensuring global trade is open, inclusive and trusted. Read more about our progress on improving access to supply chains.
Employee relations and labour rights

Employee relations & labour rights

Our workplaces are founded on respect for labour rights and relations. See what this means in practice.
Seafarers captured in Århus (Denmark) and Hamburg (Germany)

Safety and security

Follow our progress as we embed the capacity to fail safely into our business and the industries we influence.

Governance priorities

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Business ethics

Unethical behaviour, including corruption, distorts the opportunities for progress on global prosperity, equality and health. See what Maersk does to mitigate the risk.
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Citizenship

We take active responsibility to support the societies and communities where we operate. Explore our latest projects.
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Sustainable procurement

Find out how we are driving responsible business practices throughout our own and our customers’ supply chains.
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Responsible tax

Well-functioning tax systems are integral to fair and sustainable development. Learn more about our contributions.
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Data ethics

We use and process data based on the principles of Transparency, Innovation, Respect and Security. Learn more about our values-based approach to innovation.

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10 Apr 2024
Press releases Maersk employees innovate a system to deliver fresh water from Maersk’s vessels to ports
10 Apr 2024
Press releases Maersk names second vessel of its large methanol-enabled fleet “Astrid Mærsk” in Yokohama, Japan
04 Apr 2024
Sustainability Decarbonising heavy-duty trucking transportation
02 Apr 2024
Sustainability PODCAST: Are we there yet? The road to net zero in shipping
02 Apr 2024
News More and more shippers take action on seaborne GHG emissions
26 Mar 2024
Sustainability Towards increased sustainability in Africa’s largest chemicals producers
26 Mar 2024
Case studies An end-to-end solution: How Maersk and ICA are reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart supply chain management
20 Mar 2024
Resilience Navigating trade barriers and customs: 3 tips for your business
19 Mar 2024
Sustainability The Green Price Tag: Profitability and Sustainability in Retail
12 Mar 2024
Sustainability Defining green logistics: terminology explained
26 Feb 2024
News Integrating Ireland Supply Chains through Maersk’s Dublin Warehouse Campus
23 Feb 2024

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