Our ESG ambition

With a science-based approach and a point of departure in our in-house research and analysis, we consistently assess, inform and guide the transition.

We apply a holistic approach and promote sustainable pathways towards a safe and just sustainable transition. It is not just about ships and technology – it is about people and communities.

Ambition 1: We want to incentivize Center partners as well as the industry in general to set Net Zero ambitions aligned with the Paris Agreement

Targets:

a. In 2022, the center will implement ESG criteria for our partners to ensure commitment to the decarbonization journey as well as a willingness to openly report on progress and actions.

b. By 2025, the Center will have net-zero GHG emissions from its operations (scope I, II and III) [2021 & 2022: 154 tons CO2e]

c. By 2025, 80% of the strategic partners to the center will have a net zero ambition [2022: 54%]

d. By 2025, 50% of the industry will have a net zero commitment [2022: 13%]

We offer a safe space for collaboration that unites players across the maritime value chain behind a shared mission. ​

We systematically inform and inspire transition pathways through applied research and innovation that removes uncertainties and barriers to maritime decarbonization.

Ambition 2: To amplify impact and bring as many stakeholders as possible on board the decarbonization journey, we will apply an inclusive approach and openly share research and results.

Targets:

a. By 2022 have a strategy in place that enables us to make available all research and knowledge generated at the Center and openly share data [2022: all publications available on the website, increased number of webinars, deliberately working on activating content with the relevant stakeholders]

b. By 2022 build strategic partnerships across maritime- and energy eco-systems.
[2022: majority of the maritime and fuel supply chain covered in partnerships with the aim to close the gap in 2023]

Ambition 3: We want to build an ideal working environment, fit for the research, innovation and change management a systemic transition requires, elevating diversity and health.

Targets:

c. By 2023, we will introduce a homogeneity ratio for gender and nationality. No one group can constitute more than 60% at the Center and across center employees, management and boards. [2022: 19 nationalities: 59% Danish, 41% foreign nationality / 51% men, 49% women, 0% non-binary]

Based on our deep industry knowledge, research and development activities, we want to support the development of global, regional and national decarbonization strategies and the enabling regulatory framework as well as global standards and uniform accounting methods.

Ambition 4: The Center will work for the implementation of global regulation enabling the maritime industry to decarbonize in line with the Paris Agreement and increase transparency on environmental performance.

The targets below are essentially not within the control of the Center, but they are key indicators of industry progress and will inform the prioritization of resources aspiring to influence global decarbonization strategies.

Key milestones

a. In 2023, the IMO will have increased ambitions and agree to pursue a net zero target for 2050, replacing the current 50% reduction targets and associated targets.

b. In 2023, political and commercial commitment to exploring the feasibility of establishing green corridors across both global north and global south.