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Sustainable maritime solutionsDamen’s work on the electrification of the maritime industry falls under the so-called E3 umbrella. That is, environmentally friendly, efficient in operation and economically viable. The shipyards group is currently working on a number of projects for electric vessels.

Sustainable organisation

Sustainable organization

Embedding sustainability at the core of Damen

We foster a culture of company-wide engagement, ensuring everyone is invested in our sustainability journey. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our robust measurement, monitoring, and reporting processes, which enable us to track our performance and make informed decisions.

Key ambitions

Striving for a culture of sustainable commitment that permeates throughout our organisation.
Proactively staying abreast of the latest legal and compliance regulations within our value chain.
Holding ourselves accountable by regularly measuring, monitoring, and reporting on our sustainability performance.

Embedding sustainability at the core of Damen

  • Employee commitment

    At Damen, we are committed to creating a sustainable future by embedding sustainability principles across our businesses and fostering a culture of open communication, diversity, and gender equality. Join us on our journey towards a brighter tomorrow.

  • Legal and compliance

    We prioritise legal compliance and sustainability in our value chain by ensuring employee awareness and training, as well as carefully assessing suppliers and partners. Join us in setting the standard for ethical business practices.

  • Performance monitoring

    Transparency, and reporting is crucial to demonstrate our commitment. We are investing in measuring our CO2 footprint and engaging our supply chain in Greenhouse gas reporting to ensure compliance with upcoming regulations.

Fostering engagement

Employee commitment

Our vision for a sustainable future extends beyond shipbuilding. We are committed to a culture that empowers employees to contribute to shared goals across our business. We recognise the importance of diversity in an industry long steeped in conservatism.
Setting sustainable standards

Sustainable business practices

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of compliance. Our dedication to this cause is reflected through a two-fold approach. We ensure employees are fully informed on regulatory obligations and we assess suppliers, working only with those who share our values.
Prioritising Transparency & Accountability

Continuous Performance Improvement

We understand that transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of sustainable business. By providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders, we ensure that our sustainability goals are both tangible and measurable.
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

Projects

Sustainable stories

Encouraging the next generation – a new approach by Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam

Encouraging young people in the Netherlands to consider shipbuilding as a career can be challenging. There are so many other alternatives available.

Working for sustainability at Damen Shipyards Changde

­­Damen Shipyards Changde (DSCh) in China, located on the Yuan River nearly a thousand kilometres from the coast, is a busy yard that mainly produces tugs, workboats, high-speed vessels and dredgers for the worldwide export market.

Damen Shipyards Changde - supporting its local community

Damen Shipyards Changde (DSCh) is a fully Damen-owned shipyard in China which has been producing vessels built to the highest standards at competitive price levels for more than 30 years.

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