Sustainability Strategy
Sustainable business practices have long been an integral part of HHLA’s business model. The company connects port terminals with hinterland networks networks to transport chains for global goods flows that are environmentally friendly and conserve resources in an exemplary fashion. By the same token, corporate management is geared towards the principle of sustainable value creation. HHLA thus demonstrates how environmental and economic targets can be reconciled with one another.
HHLA’s sustainability strategy is based on three pillars: the ecology, society and the economy. Ten fields of activity and guidelines have been defined and implemented in HHLA’s sustainability initiative. The fields of activity focus on environmentally friendly transport chains, climate protection and efficient land use. We are hereby laying the foundations for HHLA to take a leading role in the area of sustainability.
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Fields of activity |
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Guidelines |
Ecology |
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Ecological transport chains |
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Actively liaise with other logistics operators and create sustainable, environmentally friendly transport chains |
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Land conservation |
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Increase the efficient use of port and logistics areas |
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Nature protection |
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Minimise impact on nature and actively protect natural habitats |
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Climate protection |
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Utilise technically and economically viable methods to reduce CO2 |
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Society |
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Occupational safety / health promotion |
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Safety, appropriate working conditions and promotion of health-conscious behaviour |
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Staff development |
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Vocational education, training and CPD as well as tailored staff development programmes |
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Social responsibility |
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Intensify dialogue with society; information and discussions regarding port logistics |
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Economy |
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Added value |
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Make an ongoing and significant contribution to added value and thus raise prosperity at all locations |
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Business partners |
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Tailor-made customer solutions and reliable cooperation with suppliers |
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Shareholders |
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Long-term increase in enterprise value and transparency for investors |
Value added is calculated on the basis of the value of production less input (costs of materials, depreciation, other operating expenses). Value added is distributed to different interest groups in HHLA, such as employees, shareholders, partners, lenders or the state. IAS