Sustainability at a glance
Hapag-Lloyd’s Sustainability Mission
It is our current and future commitment to protect the environment, provide the highest service quality, and care for employees’ health and safety. Therefore, our overall goals are:
- to reduce carbon emissions
- to develop environmental awareness
- to deploy state-of-the-art technology
- to enhance sustainable operations
- to have an active dialogue with our stakeholders
- to act as a responsible employer
EcoCalc
Hapag-Lloyd’s new emission calculator EcoCalc offers the possibility to estimate emissions from transport activities in order to manage and reduce them.
EcoCalc estimates emissions of Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), and Particulate Matter (PM10) for the door to door transport chain.
Our Measures
At Hapag-Lloyd we strive to reach our defined goals by implementing various technical, operational and shore based measures
- Reduction of fuel and energy consumption
- Optimised turn times and utilisation of capacity and equipment to lower fuel consumption
- To and from seaports: Priority for environmental friendlier modes of transport
- Environmental requirements for subcontractors
- Promotion of E-Solutions such as E-Business, E-Learning and E-Meeting to ensure high quality and reduce business travel
- Worldwide ongoing staff trainings on environmental and safety issues
Our voluntary Certificates
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001: Combined Quality and Environmental Management System for all worldwide activities
- First Liner Shipping Company worldwide awarded with the “GL Excellence – 5 Stars” Certificate
- Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for our vessel "Vienna Express" - the first ship in the world to receive it
- Environmental Passports for all new ships since 1997 for highest environmental standards
Our Activities and Memberships
- HERCULES-B Program (Higher-efficiency engine with ultra-low emissions for ships)
- California Green Flag + Low Sulphur Program
- EcoAction Program of the Port Metro Vancouver
- Seattle At Berth Clean Fuels Program
- Member of Clean Cargo Working Group (section of Business for Social Responsibility)
- Research projects and cooperation with public and private partners
- Member of the Container Owners Association (COA) and the Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL) to develop innovative container standards