Sustainable procurement

As an end-to-end logistics provider, we have both the ability and a duty to advance responsible business practices throughout our supply chain.

Why sustainable procurement matters

Our operations and purchasing decisions impact social, environmental, and economic conditions, in our industry, across global supply chains, and in the communities we serve. Because of this reach and influence, our customers expect us to ensure that our services are responsible – all the way.

By managing sustainability risks in our supply chain, we strengthen our stakeholders’ trust in our brand and proactively contribute to more sustainable global trade. We also remain well prepared for evolving supply chain due diligence regulations.

Our ambition

We continuously integrate ESG as a strategic topic across supplier lifecycle stages, establishing end-to-end visibility on supplier performance and promoting supplier collaboration and engagement to drive co-development and innovation towards more sustainable outcomes.

Sustainable procurement

Our targets

100%
100% of suppliers (in scope) committed to the Supplier Code of Conduct.
>85%
More than 85% of Tier 1 high-risk suppliers undergoing ESG assessments by 2024.
>80%
More than 80% of high-risk category suppliers with Improvement Plan successfully closed by 2024.
100%
100% procurement staff trained in Sustainable Procurement

Highlights in 2024

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87% Suppliers signed and committed to our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Our 100% target was challenging given an expansion of suppliers in scope in 2024.
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99% Completion of Sustainable Procurement training.
In 2024 our training course was rolled out to all Sustainable Procurement colleagues.
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Update of our Supplier Code of Conduct
Update of our Supplier Code of Conduct, in preparation for evolving regulatory and market expectations.

Priorities and actions

We work to establish end-to-end visibility on supplier ESG performance through digitisation and process standardisation, with a prioritised focus on value chain decarbonisation, safety and resilience, and labour and human rights.

Efficient Returns Management

Upholding social standards for third party labour

As our strategy drives significant logistics growth, we’re increasingly dependent on outsourced services and suppliers to deliver customer solutions. It is crucial that our third-party contractors maintain the same standards to ensure that these extended colleagues are treated responsibly. Our core focus areas include:

  • Ensuring that supplier-facing safety and security standards are appropriate and in line with our internal standards.
  • Collaborating with key client partners around gathering insights on, and supporting, supplier diversity goals
Sustainable integration

Working with our suppliers on decarbonisation

Our suppliers are key to decarbonising Maersk’s own and our customers’ supply chains. Our commitment extends to strengthening our suppliers’ capabilities, providing education on sustainable procurement practices, and emphasizing their pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions.

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Supplier Code of Conduct

The Maersk Supplier Code of Conduct sets out minimum requirements in the areas of anticorruption, working conditions, human rights, and the environment. It’s a foundation that supports our partners as we take sustainable logistics all the way, together.

In 2024, our Supplier Code of Conduct was updated to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape, including the upcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Supplier Code of Conduct

Annual Report 2024

For the first time, we are reporting on our sustainability performance as an integrated part of Maersk's Annual Report. See the report for more information on progress towards environmental, social and governance commitments.
Annual report 2024

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