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RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Conducting business in a responsible manner is imperative for Maersk
Product Tankers. We remain steadfast in our commitment to eliminating
corruption and ensuring compliance with sanctions, and laws and
regulations, as well as safeguarding human rights.
To ensure the fleet is trading in compliance with sanctions, we are working
with Maersk Tankers’ sanctions team of legal experts. They are monitoring
geopolitical developments, so we can respond quickly when sanctions are
introduced or changed. The industry has seen 16 new sanctions packages
introduced by the EU (the latest in February 2025) in the wake of Russia’s
invasion of Ukraine. To ensure compliance in our operations, the team is
following procedures and using screening tools. In 2024, as a result of the
work, the fleet traded in compliance with these complex sanctions
landscape.
The maritime industry poses an inherent risk of corruption due to the
prevalence of administrative monopolies over services such as seaports We
are taking measures to eliminate corruption, which undermines social and
economic development in society and destabilises business. We take a zero-
tolerance stand on corruption of any kind.
Maersk Tankers’ Code of Conduct for Third Parties references its stance and
expectations on anti-corruption and bribery; and its employees undertake
mandatory anti-corruption training. Synergy Group continues to ensure
robust enforcement of its strict anti-corruption policy, including zero-
tolerance to facilitation payments. Both Maersk Tankers and Synergy Group
are members of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN). No
corruption or bribery cases were reported in 2024.
As a company that operates globally, we have a large network of suppliers
which implies a risk of human rights violations in the value chain that could
have negative repercussions on Maersk Tankers. We work with our strategic
partners to ensure suppliers conduct business responsibly in accordance with
international and own company standards. Maersk Tankers has, for example,
in its Third-Party Code of Conduct set out minimum requirements for the
Maersk Tankers business and all direct counterparties, including but not
limited to customers, partners, suppliers, and all parties acting on behalf of
Maersk Tankers in connection with vessels managed by Maersk Tankers.
Maersk Tankers requires that all counterparties operate in accordance with
responsible business principles detailed in the Third-Party Code of Conduct
and in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Third-
Party Code of Conduct deals with business ethics, health and safety,
environment, working conditions and employment practices, including
human rights, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Periodic reviews and
follow-up audits as per our internal risk procedures are conducted to monitor
the compliance levels. In addition, Maersk Tankers offers a Whistleblower
hotline where internal and external parties can report misconduct.
Maersk Tankers progressed the work in 2024. Contracts with strategic
suppliers include a reference to the Third-Party Code of Conduct or to the
suppliers’ own equivalent if this is, as a minimum, on a par with the
company’s standards. Together with Maersk Tankers and Synergy Group, we
will continue the work to make our supply chain more sustainable, which
includes asking suppliers to meet social and environmental requirements and
ensuring procurement contracts reflect environmental concerns.
Maersk Product Tankers has nominated Synergy Denmark (part of Synergy
Group) as the ISM (International Safety Management) manager for MPT
fleet. In line with their responsibility to fulfil the safety management
requirements of the ISM code, they also pay attention to the areas of risks
and responsibility in ensuring human rights of seafarers as part of everyday
business. Risks identified are addressed by ensuring compliance with the
Maritime Labour Convention and standards included in their policies related
code of conduct and contractual obligations.
We have an unwavering commitment to sustainability and in close
collaboration with our partner organisations we will continue to work to
create a positive impact for society and the planet.
You can read about Maersk Tankers’ sustainability work at:
HTTPS://MAERSKTANKERS.COM/SUSTAINABILITY
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Maersk Product Tankers is dedicated to advancing Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DEI) by integrating DEI into our culture, mindsets, processes, and
daily collaboration. In 2024, we developed a new reward philosophy and
model to promote enhanced fairness and equity. Our structured,
standardized, and aligned approach to rewards ensures a fair, consistent,
sustainable, and scalable framework, reinforcing our commitment to DEI,
and our dedication to eliminating biases.
Our strategic partnership and collaborations also contribute to enhanced
perspectives and the co-creation of better innovations, operations, and
solutions. This collaborative approach helps us leverage diverse viewpoints
to drive safety, continuous improvement, and value creation.
In accordance with the guidelines from the Danish Business Authority,
there is equal representation in the Board of Directors and other
management levels of Maersk Product Tankers.