Sustainable business is key to our strategy and at the heart of our mission statement: Together, we enable sustainable maritime development.
Our goal is to make sustainability an integral part of everything that we do. This is an important priority for Gard as we believe that companies with a clear strategy supporting a more sustainable ocean economy will be better placed than others to succeed and create long-term value in future markets.
Sustainability is not just something done by someone else, it is done by each and every one of us
Rolf Thore Roppestad, CEO Gard
Integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into all aspects of our business doesn't happen quickly. It's an ongoing effort. We're constantly working on it, trying to understand the potential challenges and opportunities. We know it's a journey we'll embark on with our stakeholders, and we may not have all the answers right from the start.
Key commitments
Gard is a signatory to the:
Partnerships
We support the maritime decarbonization by not only providing the insurance covers needed for new fuels and technologies to succeed, but also by engaging directly with the research community and other stakeholders, making sure we understand what lies ahead for the industry we insure.
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Gard entered into partnerships with two global decarbonization centers:
Ecovadis rating
In November 2023, Gard received a Gold rating from EcoVadis as a recognition of our focus and efforts in integrating sustainability in our operations. The rating was awarded after an extensive review of Gard’s policies, practices, and reporting on results. The Gold rating places Gard among top 5% of companies assessed globally.
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Gard is a member of
