Stolt Tank Containers pursues the highest standards in quality, safety and sustainability. As an industry leader, we are committed to meeting the needs of today’s global supply chains without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. Our sustainability ambitions are built around achieving zero harm to people and minimizing our environmental impact across our operations and value chain.
Read our full sustainability policy below
Purpose of the Sustainability Policy
To outline our approach to becoming a more sustainable company. We will constantly draw upon the fundamentals that drive us forward:
- Achieve zero incidents and zero harm
- Minimize environmental impact across our operations and value chain
- Become net zero in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050
- Operate in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations and international standards
- Promote ethical conduct, human rights and responsible business practices
- Create long-term value for people, planet and profit
The policy provides a global framework to guide decision-making, performance monitoring and continuous improvement. It is reviewed at least every three years, or whenever significant organizational changes occur.
Core sustainability principles
This policy is aligned with the Stolt-Nielsen Limited sustainability objectives and is supplemented by a specific set of core sustainability principles outlined below:
Zero incidents and safety leadership
Health and safety remain our highest priority. We are committed to our Zero Incidents goal and to maintaining the highest safety standards and industry best practices.
We will:
- Conduct business in compliance with international and local laws and regulations
- Maintain procedures and management systems to prevent incidents, injuries and exposure to substances of concern and substances of (very) high concern
- Monitor safety performance through key metrics such as Total Recordable Case Frequency (TRCF) and Lost Time Injury Frequency (LTIF)
- Ensure 100% compliant filling grade for transporting ISO Tank Containers
- Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify, control and limit potential risks
- Empower employees through our Stop Work Authority program to halt any unsafe activity
Climate action and net zero ambition
We are committed to becoming net zero in GHG emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement (1.5°C pathway) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action).
To achieve this, we will:
- Improve operational energy efficiency at our depots
- Increase the use of renewable energy and biofuels
- Offer low-carbon transport solutions through optimized routing, intermodal transportation, low-carbon fuels and carbon insetting solutions
- Implement emergency response and business continuity plans at applicable depots to adapt to extreme weather events
We work closely with customers and suppliers to reduce both our own and our customers’ supply chain emissions.
Circularity, waste and waste management
In line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), we are committed to reducing waste and water consumption and advancing circular practices.
We will:
- Reuse water and treat wastewater responsibly
- Minimize solid waste through operational efficiency and recycling
- Prohibit deep-well injection for waste disposal
- Utilize ISO Tank Containers that are reusable over an approximately 20-year lifespan and 90% recyclable at end of life
- Not facilitate transport using flexibags to prevent unnecessary plastic waste generation
Through these actions, we support a more circular and resource-efficient logistics model.
Zero pollution and environmental protection
We are committed to zero pollution and zero spills.
We maintain procedures and management systems to mitigate, prevent and control pollution of soil, air, water and sea. We also:
- Work with best-in-class suppliers investing in the newest generation of engines and best available technologies (BAT) to reduce air pollution
- Monitor environmental performance and continuously improve our operational controls
Protecting the environment is fundamental to our license to operate and long-term success.
Our people
Our people are central to delivering sustainable performance. We strive to create an engaged workforce, with each location performing at or above national benchmarks for sustainable engagement.
We will:
- Attract and retain qualified and talented employees
- Treat all employees with respect and promote equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity
- Support safe working conditions and psychological wellbeing
- Aim to train at least 90% of employees bi-annually on health & safety, environmental, labor, ethics and human rights topics
- Encourage employees to raise concerns about unethical behavior through our confidential reporting channels
We comply with the SNL Code of Business Conduct, prohibiting bribery, fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest and money laundering. We adhere to the SNL Statement of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, with zero tolerance for child labor and forced labor.
We are committed to operating in line with the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles covering human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
Sustainable business and corporate governance
We are committed to long-term profitable growth while embedding sustainability into our core strategy.
We will:
- Maintain strong corporate governance built on fairness, accountability, responsibility and transparency
- Uphold our Supplier Code of Conduct and Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Conduct on-site supplier audits to assess health & safety, environmental, social and human rights compliance
- Partner with customers and suppliers to achieve shared sustainability goals
- Maintain external audits to uphold our quality, safety and sustainability certifications
- Engage with stakeholders through trade associations and sector-specific organizations
- Employ sustainability leads and subject matter experts across our divisions
By combining operational excellence with responsible business practices, we protect our reputation and deliver lasting value.
Accountability and continuous improvement
Sustainability is embedded in our strategy and daily operations. We monitor key performance indicators, conduct internal and external audits, and continuously enhance our management systems.
Delivering on our commitments ensures accountability to our employees, customers, shareholders and the communities in which we operate. Through collaboration, innovation and disciplined execution, we remain committed to going further — for people, planet and profit.
