Sustainability at Royal Wagenborg

We are continuously aware of our impact on the environment and people around us. Our drive is to make our business more sustainable every day and to pass this on to future generations. 

Sustainability strategy and objectives

As a global company, Royal Wagenborg has a responsibility towards the society and environment we operate in. This belief has been part of our company’s DNA from its early beginnings, resulting in our mission to make our business more sustainable every day for present and future generations. Our sustainability strategy is centered around three core commitments which encompass the areas that the Wagenborg Board determined as strategic priorities within the ESG dimensions.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability is part of everything we do. The foundation of our sustainability work consists of three themes covering all our operations. With the strong commitment to our strategic sustainability priorities, we are making a contribution to various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.

SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVE 1

Wagenborg is committed to achieve a better climate and environment

Wagenborg takes active part in the shipping and transport de-carbonizing energy transition. Together with our stakeholders - authorities, clients, investors, public, employees, suppliers - we accept sustainability challenges to reduce our environmental footprint.

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SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVE 2

Royal Wagenborg works safely with talented people

As a family owned company we optimize employee health and well-being. Engaged employees are critical for our business. People are encouraged to develop skills and consider new roles and/or responsibilities.

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SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVE 3

Wagenborg creates new solutions by use of innovation

We improve customer needs, costs and procedures by use of innovation. Together with our stakeholders, we transform opportunities and processes into next generation solutions.

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2021 Sustainability report

2021 Sustainability report

As sustainability is of strategic and vital importance to Wagenborg, we clearly target our ambitions and intensively track progress against these targets. This report covers our social, safety and environmental performance and progress in 2021.

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Policy statement Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Policy statement Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

As Royal Wagenborg we feel responsible for people, the environment and the delivery of high-quality services. 

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Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Royal Wagenborg Code of Conduct is intended to make the Royal Wagenborg management and employees more aware of acting ethically. 

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Supplier Code of Conduct

Supplier Code of Conduct

The Supplier Code of Conduct indicates Wagenborg’s minimum requirements and aspirations for all Wagenborg suppliers in the areas of: Human and labour rights, Health and safety, Business ethics and Environmental performance.

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Our sustainability goals beyond the horizon

2000

The first vessels in the fleet with shore power and Selective Catalytic Reduction te reduce NOx emissions.

2000

2005

The RORO carriers sailing 100% in an Emission Controlled Area (ECA) were equipped with hybrid scrubbers to cut SOx emissions.

2005

2018

Wagenborg aims to reduce fuel consumption with 8% per year.

2018

2024

Wagenborg aims to reduce CO2 emissions with 20%. With the installation of 20 ballast water treatment management system, the entire MPP fleet complies with the Ballast Water regulations. Wagenborg aim to operate a hydrogen demonstrator.

2024

2050

Wagenborg aims to reduce CO2 emissions with 70%.

2003

The first vessels equipped with ballast water treatment systems comply with IMO and US Coast Guard regulations.

2003

2017

By focussing on the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), the EasyMax vessel Egbert Wagenborg was delivered resulting in over 60% CO2 reduction compared to her peer group.

2017

2020

Wagenborg initiates a leadership programme for officers on board and shore personnel in cooperation with Lloyd's.

2020

2030

Wagenborg aims to reduce CO2 emissions with 40%. Wagenborg has the ambition for a zero emission vessel

2030

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It starts with one single point of truth

Wagenborg is fully committed to the possibilities of digitization and smart shipping. This not only makes shipping more sustainable; the international competitive position is also strengthened.

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Sustainability insights

The art and importance of bringing and keeping the right people
30 May 2022 The art and importance of bringing and keeping the right people

Good employees are indispensable for a successful company, but how do you ensure that you recruit and retain the right employees? Prof. dr. Dr Lidewey van der Sluis has already inspired the HR staff and management of Wagenborg with her insights into the interface of business economics and strategic talent management. Now she also shares her ideas with Wagenborg. “From an employer’s perspective, I see a working relationship as an investment in the human capital of a company. Such an investment should pay off. You can’t take that lightly.”

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Wagenborg invests in leadership with ‘Water’ program
26 January 2022 Wagenborg invests in leadership with ‘Water’ program

The ‘Wagenborg Attitude Training Experience & Responsibility Programme’, or WATER program, was launched in autumn this year. With this tailor-made training program, Wagenborg works on the leadership skills of its captains and officers. “The role of the captain and officers has shifted significantly in recent years from pure seamanship to a management position. Since people management is underexposed in nautical training, we are looking for ways to develop this”, says Mark Hoving, Senior Operational Manager Wagenborg Crew Management.

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Sustainable shipping from a bankers perspective
02 July 2021 Sustainable shipping from a bankers perspective

The shipping industry is and will remain cyclical. Good and bad years alternate. As a shipping company, it is therefore not that easy to remain profitable in the longer term. Especially considering all the environmental requirements and expectations that are set today. In addition, shipping is capital intensive, whereby appropriate financing is inextricably linked to the future of shipping. We talk to Bert Kuiken (Commercial Director) and Joep Gorgels (Global Head of Coverage Transportation & Logistics) of ABN Amro about mutual expectations, challenges for the future and the “Poseidon Principles”.

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