It’s our sustainability strategy, our commitment to what comes next.
Our sustainability agenda
Climate
action
Empowered People
We foster a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace, prioritizing the well-being of our people and contributing to the communities where we operate.
Responsible Leadership
Climate Action
We take climate action by reducing our emissions, using resources efficiently, and supporting our clients on their decarbonization journey.
Empowered
People
Responsible Leadership
We operate responsibly and transparently, upholding our ethical standards, safeguarding data, and ensuring accountability in all that we do.
Our sustainability agenda
Climate Action
Climate Action
We take climate action by reducing our emissions, using resources efficiently, and supporting our clients on their decarbonization journey.
Empowered People
Empowered People
We foster a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace, prioritizing the well-being of our people and contributing to the communities where we operate.
Responsible Leadership
Responsible Leadership
We operate responsibly and transparently, upholding our ethical standards, safeguarding data, and ensuring accountability in all that we do.
Climate Action
Our climate action targets aim to build a fully decarbonized business aligned with SBTi standards. We are committed to minimizing waste and managing resources according to circular economy principles, ensuring good air quality across our terminals. Our people are informed and actively engaged in climate action, contributing to a business that is resilient to climate risks and recognized as a trusted partner for clients pursuing their own climate goals.
UN 2030 OBJECTIVES
Achieve Net Zero carbon across scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
Achieve LEED certification for new La Spezia office
Define & implement a Circular Economy Strategy across operations
Eliminate single-use plastics in offices
Procure 100% renewable electricity across all sites
Empowered People
At Contship, empowering our people means fostering diversity, inclusion, and a culture of safety and well-being. With a DE&I strategy launching in 2026, gender equality goals, ongoing training programs, and zero workplace fatalities as targets, we’re committed to creating an equitable, safe and supportive environment for all employees to thrive.
UN 2030 OBJECTIVES
Conduct DE&I mandatory training for all management-level employees
Achieve Uni/PDR certification for gender equality
Conduct annual People Survey with goal of +5% engagement improvement YoY
Launch onboarding and welcome training program for all new hires, including ESG training
Maintain 0 workplace fatalities, frequency index 11, 24 (1 million hrs) and set 2026 gravity index target
Responsible Leadership
Responsible leadership at Contship means embedding ESG in our governance: from establishing an ESG board and integrating sustainability KPIs in executive remuneration, to mandatory ethics and cybersecurity training for all employees. Transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct are at the heart of how we operate and create shared value.
UN 2030 OBJECTIVES
Integrate ESG KPIs into executive remuneration linking bonus to ESG performance
Train 100% of employees on the Code of Ethics during onboarding
Implement a Sustainable Procurement Policy and Ensure 100% of strategic suppliers undergo ESG audits
Deliver mandatory cybersecurity training for 100% of office-based employees as part of onboarding
Our Initiatives
Contship joins Smart Freight Centre
By joining the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), the leading international organization for freight transport decarbonization, we strengthen our commitment to a more efficient, low-emission logistics model. Becoming part of a global network of logistics operators provides access to specialized expertise that helps guide future investments, accelerating the sector’s energy transition.
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Electrification of quay operations
Contship reaffirms its commitment to adopting solutions to reduce the environmental impact of terminal operations. Through a pilot project, the Group introduced its first fully electric tractor for internal shuttle operations at its gateway terminal in La Spezia: a step toward the gradual electrification of its fleet, combining operational efficiency with a reduction in direct emissions (Scope 1).
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Contship x Okapia
In collaboration with Okapia and Kigali Caritas, Contship supports a group of 30 Rwandan women in Kigali on their journey to economic independence through microcredit and dedicated training. Participating in the “Home Street Home” project, Contship will help fund the start-up of these women’s businesses, offering them a real opportunity to change their lives.
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Contship x Fondazione Libellula
Contship joins Fondazione Libellula, marking a concrete step within the Moves That Matter sustainability strategy. Through this collaboration, we aim to contribute to awareness-raising and training on gender equality, strengthening our commitment to creating a workplace that values diversity while also contributing to the creation of social value.
Sustainability
Report 2024
Responsible leadership at Contship means embedding ESG in our governance: from establishing an ESG board and integrating sustainability KPIs in executive remuneration, to mandatory ethics and cybersecurity training for all employees. Transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct are at the heart of how we operate and create shared value.
Sustainability report 2024 – HIGHLIGHTS
Sustainability report 2024 – VERSIONE COMPLETA
SCARICA VERSIONE 2023
SCARICA VERSIONE 2022
