Better Health for All

The company's core business of logistics, container handling, transport, and warehousing has no direct significant positive or negative health impact. HHLA reports a 42% reduction in CO2 emissions by the end of 2024 compared to a 2018 baseline, with a target to halve absolute CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2040.

It also reduces pollutant emissions and noise pollution through initiatives like electric vehicles and shore power, which are positive health externalities. There is no evidence that HHLA's products or services have direct health risks requiring disclosure, nor does it offer health-related products, services, or engage in health-related R&D, health equity programs, or healthcare workforce support. The company's internal occupational health and safety measures, employee wellness programs, and crisis response during the pandemic are not considered under this value's definition.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

HHLA is a logistics company, and its core business activities do not involve offering lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.

Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, pricing, fees, and customer financial data are not applicable. The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete data points that directly align with the quantitative thresholds or definitions of any of the KPIs for 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' in the context of financial services. Information regarding employee diversity, general educational support, or operational data systems does not constitute evidence for these financial inclusion-focused KPIs.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2024, 79.7% of employees in Germany were covered by collective bargaining agreements, with worker co-determination at the Group level and in 14 subsidiaries, and employee representatives integrated into major decision-making processes including Supervisory Board representation.

The lost time injury rate in Germany was 10.3 per million working hours in 2024. The fluctuation rate in Germany was 5.6% in 2024, and 9.7% at foreign subsidiaries. In 2024, 95.8% of employment contracts in Germany were of indefinite duration, and 91.7% in foreign subsidiaries were of indefinite duration.

Honest & Fair Business

HHLA has a comprehensive whistleblower system, including a digital portal, email, hotline, postal address, and personal meeting options, with anonymous reporting possible.

The company states it ensures employees reporting incidents in good faith do not suffer any disadvantages. The consolidated financial statements and group management report are audited with reasonable assurance by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). HHLA maintains a Compliance Management System (CMS) with a Code of Conduct, anti-corruption guidelines, a whistleblower hotline, and a business partner screening system. This system is supported by professional training and managed by a Group Compliance Officer. The company also holds various certifications, including ISO 9001, and its HHLA Pure product is certified by TÜV Nord. PwC provides limited assurance engagement on non-financial reporting.

Kind to Animals

Hamburg Hafen Logistik AG (HHLA) is a logistics company focused on container handling, transport, and warehousing.

Its core business model does not involve activities such as producing products that require cruelty-free certification, conducting animal testing, engaging in animal husbandry or agriculture, or sourcing animal-derived ingredients. Therefore, all KPIs related to animal welfare, animal testing, and animal-derived products are not applicable to the company's operations, resulting in an N/A score (0) for these metrics. No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding wildlife conservation initiatives or their measurable impact, leading to the omission of that KPI.

No War, No Weapons

HHLA's Hamburg terminals ceased handling containers from/to Russia on March 1, 2022, in response to EU sanctions, but resumed handling on March 11, 2022, provided onward transport is secured and contents are not subject to sanctions.

The company's operations, including commercial container and heavy-lift terminal systems, are integrated into a dual-use logistics concept to support NATO's collective defense capability, utilizing technologies like heavy-duty access roads, reinforced storage areas, high-capacity cranes, high-bay storage systems, automated guided vehicles, and terminal operating systems. While the company conducts due diligence on funders and co-creation partners, and a formalized post-event partner review feeds into the next year’s selection, the frequency of human rights due diligence is not explicitly stated beyond being conducted before partnerships. The company publicly cites UN Guiding Principles (UNGP) alignment, but third-party audits note major gaps, and implementation is uneven across divisions. International treaties prohibit transfers of weapons that could be used to commit war crimes, and due diligence processes are developed with the UNDP for funders and co-creation partners, which could include aspects of humanitarian compliance.

Planet-Friendly Business

HHLA reported Scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions of 98,603 tonnes (market-based) in 2024, a 6.5% year-on-year decrease from 105,453 tonnes in 2023.

However, comprehensive Scope 3 emissions are not publicly disclosed. The company aims to reduce absolute CO2e emissions by at least 50% by 2030 (from a 2018 baseline of 170,346 tonnes) and achieve climate-neutral production by 2040, but these targets are not explicitly validated by SBTi. The proportion of renewables in overall energy consumption was 45.5% in 2024, while 70.2% of overall power consumption came from renewables. In 2023, 87% of HHLA's capital expenditures of approximately €350 million were aligned with EU taxonomy requirements, significantly higher than the European industry average of 7% for mobility companies in 2022. Unavoidable CO2e emissions are offset via Gold Standard projects, covering 5,125 tonnes for CTA in 2024 and 62,664 tonnes for HHLA Pure. Total waste produced at German sites decreased by 1.1% to 8,543 tonnes in 2023, with 3,827 tonnes of fruit waste, of which 2,561 tonnes were used by an external biogas plant. Total water consumption for all HHLA sites Group-wide increased to 110,938 m³ in 2024 from 95,613 m³ in 2023. The company's 2023 revenue was €1,446.8 million.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

HHLA's 2017 and 2019 sustainability reports state that the company operates in locations with no indigenous populations, indicating that Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are not applicable to its operations.

Regarding cultural site protection, HHLA's renovations of the Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comply with UNESCO's strict conservation requirements, limiting external alterations. Additionally, HHLA Real Estate leads a research project, "0-CO2-WSHH," focused on making the Speicherstadt carbon-neutral by 2040, with a cooperation agreement signed in November 2021.

Safe & Smart Tech

No specific, company-wide evidence was found in the provided article to assess Hamburg Hafen Logistik AG (HHLA) against the 'Safe & Smart Tech' ethical value. The article focuses exclusively on HHLA Sky, a subsidiary, and does not explicitly state that the discussed certifications, practices, or commitments apply to the entire HHLA company.

Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.