We celebrate Shipping Excellence
The first ESG shipping awards globally
The ESG Shipping Awards 2023 demonstrated that shipping is fully engaged with ESG with a number of awarded practices that can be invaluable insights for further progress.
Join us on a one-day event whereby companies will present the winning actions, share experiences with stakeholders, and reveal their ESG plans.
THE CONFERENCE will take place on Friday, 20 October 2023 at the Grand Hyatt in Athens
The Initiative
The ESG Shipping Awards under the auspices of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy as well as the Hellenic Chamber
of Shipping is a new institution whose vision is to promote and recognize initiatives on ESG and Sustainability within the Maritime industry.
Award Categories
The ESG Shipping Awards have been established to recognize the best-performing companies or organizations across a range of ESG categories. The ESG Shipping Awards will promote best practices, innovation, and leadership in the space of ESG within the Maritime industry.
The Events
The Conference of the ESG Shipping Awards 2023, is the sequel of the awards whereby the companies will present the winning actions and explain the impact on operations along with the challenges and opportunities during implementation.
The “Award Winners” ceremony took place at the Megaron Concert Hall on Tuesday, 30 May 2023. It celebrated the winners and highly commended entrants in each award category and provided an excellent networking opportunity for business leaders in the shipping industry.
The Launching Event of the ESG Shipping Awards 2023 was held on 17 January 2023 at the Goulandris Natural History Museum
Judges
The Judging Committee is responsible to judge the finalists and the winners of each ESG category. Strict rules of confidentiality and conflict of interest apply both for the Judging Committee and the selection process.
Once the selection process is completed, finalists will be informed individually.
Nicholas Pfaff
Deputy CEO, Head of Sustainable Finance International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
Martha Selwyn
Sustainability Advisor , Ocean Stewardship Coalition
Andreas A. Papandreou
Professor of Environmental Economics
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Kostas G. GKONIS, PhD
Director / Secretary General of INTERCARGO
J.A.A.J. (Jan) Fransen
Executive Director – Green Award
Manolis St. Koutoulakis
Secretary General of the Aegean and Island Policy
Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy
Elpi Petraki
President, WISTA International
Elisabeth Vishnevskaja
CFA, Head of Partnerships, Climate Bonds Initiative
Apply Your Company
By entering the ESGSA, Maritime entities can increase their reputation and credibility as well as create a competitive advantage against their peers.
Become an ESG Shipping Awards Sponsor
Companies can support by being Awards or Event sponsors. By sponsoring the ESG Shipping Awards, organizations will associate their brand with positive impact and sustainable best practices.
