1、SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023As leaders in the maritime industry,we chart our course through the ocean of global commerce towards a more sustainable future.We embrace sustainability as an imperative for our society and planet.Maritime transport provides an essential service to society.Our industry tran
2、sports the goods,commodities and energy needed for people to thrive.Our industry does this for almost ninety percent of all goods traded,and we do it in the safest and most efficient way.The past few years have been particularly challenging,given the geopolitical tensions and other negative effects
3、of a pandemic,the Ukrainian conflict and the war in the Middle East.Yet,we have not been derailed from our mission of adopting environmentally friendly practices and maximizing decarbonization whenever possible.Though it seems we may have entered a period where black swan events are seemingly more c
4、ommon,this ever was and will always be the case.Our industry is beset by all sorts of unknown and unpredictable events,be it conflict or natural disasters.Our approach in the face of these ongoing challenges is to remain resilient and agile while keeping our eye on the destination in the distant hor
5、izon.Ultimately,we will arrive.I am continually inspired and encouraged by my colleagues,be they at sea or in our offices.Their unique abilities and sincere commitment to not only do things right,but also to do the right thing,reassures me in the strength of our organization.I extend my sincere and
6、warm thanks to them.Your outstanding capabilities are noticed and appreciated.I am also immensely encouraged by the progress in our decarbonization journey.We increased energy efficiency by over 5%(measured per ton mile across the fleet by weighted average),and we achieved this while improving the s