ESG Impact
Impact - Driven Maritime Solutions
The ESG vision of DFS is centered on providing sustainable and comprehensive maritime solutions to our customers. By proactively developing cost saving models and innovative financial tools, we align our operations with Damen’s sustainability compass and the strategic goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable maritime solutions provider.
Navigating to a more sustainable future
This sustainability compass guides our working approach, with SDG 17, Partnership of the Goals, being one of the key SDG’s that underpins our operations. DFS collaborates with a multitude of stakeholders to bring sustainable innovations, such as (green) refitting 20+ year old vessels to give them a second life. We collaborate with other Damen divisions to better understand and communicate the positive impact of our electric and hybrid solutions compared to 1980s maritime technology. From working alongside our financial stakeholders, we are dedicated to ensure both a positive social and environmental impact.
Designed for sustainability
DFS searches for innovations to reduce our impact on the environment. This is why we believe in integrating sustainability as early as possible in the design of our vessels and are committed to the shift towards a circular economy. Our circular economy framework considers the entire lifecycle of our vessels, including their design, production, operation, and eventual end of life. To support this process, we continuously invest in product and service innovations that assist our clients during the whole lifetime of their sustainable solution.
An Impact - Driven Fleet
As our fleet expands, featuring state of the art E-RSD’s, Hybrid Waterbuses, E-Multicats, and the Riverscooper HDPE, we are determined to ensure the yards where our vessels are produced have strong alignment with ESG principles through annual ESG assessments. Within our leasing portfolio, we verify that our fleet operators implement ample safeguards for ESG compliance regarding hazardous spill prevention, human rights at sea, and safety management, among others.
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Further, we recognise that our vessels have distinct characteristics, operational profiles, and are sailing in various parts of the world, requiring that we remain cognizant of the dynamic global sustainability landscape and understand that corporate practices contribute to the environmental health and social wellbeing of our planet.
We invite you to learn more about the sustainable solutions we offer and to come along with us on the journey to a more sustainable future.
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