Liverpool-based Bibby Line Group has promised to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 as part of a range of climate-focused policies announced as COP26 gets underway in Glasgow.
The group, which traces its history to 1807 and is best known for its shipping activities, added that the goals of 'Project Compass' will also include 1,000 staff days given to the community every year, top quartile colleague engagement scores and leading customer satisfaction NPS scores of >60.
It also revealed a series of 12 'trailblazer' projects to kickstart activity, including decarbonising its assets, working closer with local schools and colleges in disadvantaged areas, and a range of colleague and customer initiatives.
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Group managing director Jonathan Lewis said: "I am very pleased to introduce Project Compass, setting out the group’s ambition to become even more sustainable and responsible.
"Since 1807, we’ve sought to be a responsible family business. It’s deeply embedded in our shared group values and it’s in our DNA.
"Today, as a modern, diverse group we understand it is more important than ever that we focus this positive energy to ensure our business activities are truly sustainable.
"That’s why we are putting even greater emphasis on how we look after the environment, provide great service to customers, offer a great experience for our people and help to improve the communities in which we operate.
"I’m really proud of what we are already doing across the group, including leading the way in environmentally friendly welfare for construction workers, being at the forefront of bringing low and zero emissions technology to offshore windfarm maintenance, donating over £10m to charities through our Giving Something Back programme, and our financial services team featuring in the Times Top 100 Companies To Work For, nine times.
"I want us to do even more. Working with teams from across the group, we will collaborate to meet each individual goal and our new group vision of being a family business known for creating a better future together."
