Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The company reported no incidents of forced or child labour.

It maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, or the use of child labour in its supply chain and operations. The Group conducts ongoing human rights due diligence and requires a due diligence process prior to contractor appointments.

Planet-Friendly Business

The company has a net-zero target for its terminal operations by 2030

, supported by an interim goal of a 70% emissions reduction by 2025 compared to 2020 levels . However, it does not have SBTi-validated targets, only considering SBTi guidance and having IMO targets for shipping . As of 2023, 43.95% of its land-based operational energy is sourced from renewables . Water consumption in 2023 was 188.37 m³ per €1 million revenue , and the company states it does not operate in areas of high-water stress . The company reports 0% of its eligible capital expenditure is aligned with the EU Taxonomy and states it will only consider carbon offsetting as a last resort . In terms of environmental compliance, there were no spills or releases in 2023 , but 3 port state detentions were recorded in 2022 . The company's TCFD disclosures show partial alignment , with qualitative climate scenario analysis conducted and an aim to conduct quantitative analysis . It provides minimal disclosure on climate-related stranded asset risks, with generic statements about potential asset value loss .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The company has eliminated all single-use plastics from its vessels, following a temporary reintroduction during 2020 and 2021 for COVID-19 preventative measures.

Crew uniforms contain 95% recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles. The company implements numerous waste reduction initiatives, including containerised provisioning, designated waste management champions, and a wash water recycling system at Dublin Inland Port providing up to 90% savings in freshwater consumption. It has also joined the UK Chamber of Shipping pledge to minimise shipborne garbage and achieve zero plastic pollution from ships. For hazardous waste, the company has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal dumping at sea, uses ISO-certified waste management partners, and all vessels carry an Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) certificate. They use specialized TBT-free Marpol compliant non-toxic paints and oil recovery systems for spent oils. In 2024, there was 1 marine casualty with an aggregate volume of 0.6 cubic meters of spills and releases to the environment, but no waste disposal violations or citations are explicitly reported. The ICG Supplier Code of Conduct sets out environmental expectations for suppliers, and the company engaged with its most significant suppliers in 2022 to confirm alignment of values.