A Long-term, Integrated CSR Approach
As a substantial business with an environmental footprint that comes from operating a large fleet of ships worldwide, we recognise our responsibilities to the environment generally and, in particular, we actively seek to minimise the impact our operations have on the atmosphere and our marine surroundings. We also have an obligation to our staff and the quality of their workplace, and to the communities in which we operate.
We integrate Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") efforts into our daily operating and business practices, because the actions we take not only have a bearing on the long-term sustainability of our business, but they also make us competitively stronger and enhance the value of our business in the future.
Corporate social responsibilities are rooted in our culture and, by integrating CSR information in our annual report, we create transparency about our operations so that all stakeholders have a clear sense of our non-financial business practices and the linkage across our actions, policies and performance.
Our Impact in 2012
EnvironmentPropelling vessels across oceans requires a number of resources or inputs, the consumption of which results in outputs that impact the environment |
Workplace & Operating PracticesTeamwork, healthy working conditions, opportunities to advance, a strong safety culture and responsible practices when conducting business with others are the foundations of how Pacific Basin operates |
CommunityWe are responsible members of the communities where our ships call and our employees live and work, and we are engaged members of our industry. |
CSR Performance Highlights
In 2012, key accomplishments across environment, workplace and community â the three pillars of our CSR programme â included the enhanced and wider implementation of our Right Speed Programme, other operational measures to reduce our fuel consumption and emissions, and an increase in the number of training managers and training seminars made available to our sea staff. In addition, we have evolved our CSR reporting with additional metrics and through increased integration of complementary information published in this Annual Report and on our website. Combined, these two media provides readers with a more comprehensive picture of our global CSR activities and progress.
