Protecting the Baltic region

Sustainability does not end with taking climate action through emission reduction. Scandlines recognizes its responsibility towards the Baltic region. We have integrated sustainability in our company strategy ensuring that our responsibility for nature and people guide our decision-making at every level. 

Through our continuous efforts and implemented projects, we also contribute to the achievement of 13 of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals within the ambition’s 2030 timeframe. We communicate our achievements as we go and as part of our annual sustainability report.

Taking responsibility for nature

We are committed to protecting the environment, particularly in relation to the preservation of our marine environment. We have defined a vision of converting the group’s vessels to zero direct emissions ferries and claim a position as an industry leader with a clear impact on the sector’s sustainable future. We calculate our emissions and strive to find ways of reducing them. We further aim to reduce our environmental impact in other areas, such as pollution, biodiversity, and other emissions. We also focus on ensuring that resources are used responsibly by recycling and reducing waste as much as possible, as well as responsibly processing hazardous waste onshore for safe removal and disposal.

We collaborate with nature protection organisations to identify ways of reducing our impact on the biodiversity of the territories we operate, by carefully analysing our impact on all realms of nature.

The people we care about

The safety and well-being of our employees, workers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders are of paramount importance to us and we are committed to do everything possible to ensure this – not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. We comply with – and go beyond – applicable regulation and internationally recognized standards for maritime workplaces and strive to avoid all incidents. We aim to ensure high employee satisfaction levels by providing a great and inclusive working environment in terms of career development opportunities, diversity, and integration.

Good Corporate Governance

We never compromise on our commitment to honest and ethical behaviour, and we comply with all relevant laws in all jurisdictions in which we do business. 

Sustainable Procurement

We treat all vendors with respect and adhere to principles of diversity and anti-discrimination, and we strive to properly manage potential conflicts of interest. We have high requirements for our vendors and expect them to sign our Vendor Code of Conduct, which includes the principles set out in the UN Global Compact. On a regular basis, we conduct reviews and audits considering, among other things, modern slavery.

EcoVadis: Bronze medal

We are proud to have received the EcoVadis Bronze medal, demonstrating our commitment for credible sustainability management. We are continuously working on improving our performance and rating. 

See our Ecovadis-certificate here

UN Global Compact

We are participants of the UN Global Compact. The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest and most important initiative for companies who wish to do business responsibly. By signing the Global Compact, we commit to integrating the 10 global principles within human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption into our strategy and daily business.

Through our continuous efforts and implemented projects in our focus areas, we also contribute to the achievement of 13 of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals within the ambition's 2030 timeframe.