At the heart of our mission is an unwavering dedication to sustainable practices and innovation, driving us to pioneer new services, adapt dynamically to market shifts, and minimize our carbon footprint.
Words from Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO:
“We must all understand our responsibilities and how to integrate ESG into our daily tasks, recognizing the additional efforts required to fully incorporate it into our work routine. Corporations have a great responsibility towards the environment and the communities they operate in, as well as society at large.”
Our ESG Commitment
- Ensure our business is resilient to climate change and aligned with a net zero GHG emission agenda.
- Work with investors, partners and clients who share our core values and objectives.
- Empower our people and supply chain to act responsibly and ethically to create long-term value.
- Identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions.
- Implement an ESG culture of advancement, monitoring, and reporting to enable continual improvement in both the implementation and ESG ratings of the company.
Our ESG Pillars
Our 2024 ESG Report
This report was prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards (Core) and SASB for Marine Transportation. It covers ZIM’s ESG performance for 2024.
New topics covered in this report include:
- Completion of our fleet renewal program (46 new vessels, 28 LNG-powered)
- Early achievement of 2025 carbon intensity target with 35% reduction
- Implementation of FuelEU Maritime and TCFD-aligned climate risk analysis
- Expansion of supplier risk assessments and ESG audits
- Launch of a new Environmental Management Policy
- Enhanced Scope 3 emissions mapping and transparency
- Operational shore power (AMP) connection onboard vessels
Planet
- Our carbon footprint
- Managing our Environmental Impact
- Our Path to Decarbonization
- Tracking our GHG Emissions
- Supporting Our Customers’ Path to Decarbonization
- Managing Waste and Water Use
- Protecting Marine Wildlife & Biodiversity
- Complying with Decarbonization Regulations
People
- Our People
- Providing Great Working Environment
- Ensuring Health & Safety
- Creating a Diverse Workplace
- Providing Training & Education
- Engaging with Our Employees
- Impacting the Community
Prosperity & Governance
- Implementing our Code of Ethics
- Our Corporate Governance
- Protecting Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Suppliers' Code of Conduct
- Managing Our Climate Risks- TCFD reporting
Partnerships & Innovation
- Promoting Innovation at ZIM
- Partnerships & Industry Collaborations