Menu Home / Sustainability / Our sustainability strategy Our sustainability strategy Our vision is Connecting Europe for a Sustainable Future. In that future the shipping industry is emission free, without impacting the air or the oceans we travel across. In a sustainable future, our industry is characterised by equality and diversity. It is free from harassment and everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. This is the future we work towards every day, but we still have a long way to go. It is not called a sustainable journey without reason. Our commitment to sustainability centers around five of the UN Sustainable Development Goals directly related to our business. For each focus are ambitious targets are defined. In two focus areas we aim to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable future within our industry. No 5 Gender equality No 7 Affordable and clean energy In three focus areas we aim to improve our operation step by step: No 3 Good Health & Wellbeing No 12 Responsible consumption & production No 14 Life below water “Our ambition is to be a leader in sustainable shipping. We will lead the transformation towards emission free shipping and an industry characterised by equality and diversity. We will do this through a decade of action.” – Erik Lewenhaupt, Head of Sustainability Our focus areas Our commitment to sustainability centers around five of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Affordable and clean energy As with the rest of society, the shipping industry needs new solutions to make the transition to clean energy and fossil free fuel. Stena Line has taken on this challenge by focusing on projects within clean energy technology and energy efficiency to reduce emissions both on shore and at sea. Gender equality The maritime industry is conservative, and male dominated, which we want to change. Stena Line welcomes everyone, whether you want to work with us, travel with us or become one of our business partners, because we believe diversity and equal opportunities for all build creativity and productivity. Good health and well-being As a caring ferry company, we put safety first and value the health and wellbeing of both our guests and employees. A safe and positive work environment, where we care for each other, is not only important for our employees but also key to providing a great customer experience. Responsible consumption and production At Stena Line we want to give our customers sustainable choices, because together we have a common responsibility to care for resources. We reduce our material footprint through responsible purchasing, waste reduction and increased recycling. Life below water Our oceans are facing numerous challenges, such as acidification, plastic waste and accumulation of harmful chemicals. As a ferry company, the oceans are our primary resource. This is why care for the marine environment is crucial to us, and our operations should have minimal impact on marine life. Sustainable stories Sustainability Summary 2020: A safe and sustainable year Stena Line is determined to be the leader in sustainable shipping. And even though the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world around us in 2020, we focused on keeping our 2.2 million passengers and 4,300 employees safe and the vital supply lines in Europe open. We sailed a total distance equivalent to 121 laps around the world and at the same time we continued to lower our emissions. In 2020 - we have more than ever fulfilled our vision Connecting Europe for a Sustainable Future. Read more Sustainability Stena Germanica refuels with recycled methanol from residual steel gases In 2015 Stena Line made history by converting one of the largest RoPax ferries in the world, the 240-meter Stena Germanica, to become the world’s first methanol powered RoPax ferry. In 2021 we take the next step on our sustainable journey by refueling the vessel with methanol recycled from residual steel gases. Read more Sustainability Cut CO2 by 30 % by 2030 – is it possible? Within nine years, Stena Line will be well on its way to carbon neutrality. By 2030, the leading ferry operator plans to have reduced its total CO2 emissions by 30 percent. Read more Sustainability From vision to vessel – Stena Line plans to launch fossil free ships before 2030 Ferry company Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery powered vessels on the route between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn in Denmark no later than 2030. This was announced by Stena Lines CEO Niclas Mårtensson during a press conference about the industry collaboration project Tranzero Initiative, in Gothenburg on Thursday 4 February. Read more Company news Stena Line aims to become the most diverse shipping company in the world The Swedish ferry company has increased the number of female managers it employs by an impressive 42% in only 5 years and has the ambitious target of ensuring they account for 30% of all management by the end of next year. Read more Sustainability Quayside Powerbanks – The Next Step in the Electrification of Shipping Stena is now taking the next step in shipping electrification by developing a solution to use recycled batteries in charging stations at ports. Read more Sustainability AI assisted vessels Stena Line is using artificial intelligence to support our captains and officers to save fuel. Read more Sustainability Our sustainable journey continues Stena Line aims to be a leader in sustainable shipping. And even though the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world around us, we keep the vital supply lines open in Europe, and - more than ever - fulfilled our vision “Connecting Europe for a Sustainable Future”. Read more Sustainability Battery power, a game changer for short sea shipping The automotive industry is being revolutionized by electric engines... so why not dare to take shipping to the next level? Read more Sustainability Breakthrough for eco-labeled products In cooperation with suppliers, we have substituted chemicals less hazardous products. Read more Sustainability Closing the loop In 2018 we launched a new procedure for ships equipped with scrubbers. Read more Sustainability Connecting to renewable energy The target is to reduce CO2 emissions with close to 14,000 tonnes/year. Read more Sustainability Food for the win A new food waste reduction system being tested on Stena Saga is aiming to reduce both food waste and food purchasing costs by 15%. Read more Sustainability Ocean friendly paint on trial Our next-generation ferry Stena Estrid will be the first to test an anti-fouling paint. Read more Company news Stena Line join forces with transport giants to make Scandinavia’s largest port fossil-free In an effort to speed up the transition to fossil-free fuels in the transport sector, Stena Line, Volvo Group, Scania and the Port of Gothenburg have joined forces to bring about a significant reduction in carbon emissions linked to the largest port in the Scandinavia. The aim is to cut emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. Read more Company news Stena Line with shore power supply in Kiel This week's inauguration of the spectacular façade of the new shore power facility in makes it official: Stena Line now powers 14 vessels at seven terminals with on-shore electricity during port stay, thus decreasing the exhaust of emissions in Kiel. The measure leads to savings of 900t of fuel and 2,700t CO2 per year. Read more Sustainability Successful health project A collaborative effort on Stena Justlandica's mess improved health and working environment. Read more Women in maritime Did you know that only 2 % of all people working within shipping are women? At the same time studies show that gender equal companies make more money, is better at keeping talent and show more innovation and creativity. Read more Reviews, policies and certifications We recognise our responsibility to be accountable to all of our stakeholders, this involves regular and open reviewing of our sustainability initiatives. Read more Was this page helpful? 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