OUR ESG STRATEGY

Our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is deeply embedded in every facet of our organisation, from strategic planning to daily operations. We are committed to aligning our business practices with long-term environmental stewardship and positive societal impact, while cultivating a culture of sustainability across our workforce, local communities, suppliers, and partners.

OUR HIGHLIGHTS IN 30 SECONDS

A message from our ESG Superintendent

At BSM, we recognise the environmental and social impact of our operations. That’s why we are actively advancing our efforts to digitalise operations, decarbonise the maritime sector, and uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, contributing to a more sustainable and responsible shipping industry.

Environment

An overview of our achievements and progress.


Set science-based emissions reduction
targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway.


Established Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction
targets aligned with a 1.5°C decarbonisation pathway,
supporting the Group’s long-term climate transition ambitions.


Completed 55 vessel retrofits and over 250 hull and propeller optimisation activities on BSM full-managed vessels.


Delivered 55 vessel efficiency retrofits and more than 250 hull and propeller inspections, cleanings and optimisation activities to improve performance and reduce fuel consumption.


Expanded alternative-fuel capability through methanol and ammonia training programmes.


Strengthened future-fuel readiness through specialised methanol and ammonia training programmes and the introduction of advanced bunkering simulators at key training centres.


Increased biofuel use by 271% while advancing paperless vessel operations.


Increased biofuel consumption to 12,260 MT while achieving 86% electronic record book adoption and 43% paperless operations across fully managed vessels.

Social

What we did for our people.


Maintained strong workforce retention across sea and shore operations.


Achieved workforce retention rates of 89% for seafarers and 86% for shore employees, reflecting continued focus on employee engagement and wellbeing.


Significantly expanded employee training and professional development opportunities.


Increased average training participation to nearly five courses per shore employee, representing a 155% increase compared with 2024, while seafarers completed 169,201 training courses, representing a 24.3% increase compared with 2024.


Increased the number of female seafarers by 9% year-on-year.


Expanded female seafarer representation by 9%, increasing from 443 in 2024 to 482 in 2025 and supporting a more inclusive maritime workforce.


Achieved 98.3% fleet participation in the Behaviour-Based Safety programme.


Reached 98.3% fleet participation in the Behaviour-Based Safety programme, averaging six safety observations per vessel and strengthening proactive safety management.

Governance

We drive responsible business practices through strong governance, transparency, and accountability.


Enhancing Decarbonisation Through Data Sharing.


Contributed emissions data from over 100 vessels to INTERTANKO's GHG Benchmarking Tool, supporting industry decarbonisation efforts.


Delivered anti-bribery training to more than 1,000 employees.


Provided anti-bribery and corruption training to over 1,000 employees in identified and business-critical roles.


Conducted extensive due diligence across vessels and suppliers.


Completed due diligence and screening on more than 100 vessels and approximately 1,500 vendors across the supply chain.

Launched a Supplier Code of Conduct and expanded supplier sustainability oversight.


Introduced a Supplier Code of Conduct, increased supplier audits by 62%, and improved supplier sustainability readiness to 63%.

OUR ESG GOVERNANCE MODEL

Our ESG Core Team consists of ESG coordinators with broad sustainability expertise and topic-specific experts who provide targeted insights across all services and regions. This collaborative structure ensures consistent ESG oversight, with responsibilities integrated into BSM’s core functions and extended throughout all operational levels.

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