Chapters

1 – Introduction

CEO INTRODUCTION

    Dear Stakeholders,

     

    I am pleased to present Euroports Group’s Sustainability Report for the year 2023, reflecting our continued commitment to sustainable business practices.

    In 2023, Euroports further developed its strategic agenda, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability by revising our vision and mission statements to integrate sustainable practices into our core operations.

    Another key achievement was the establishment of our Sustainability Board and Committee, a structural step to strengthen our commitment to align our corporate strategy with environmental and social responsibilities, through enhancing governance.

    Throughout the year, we implemented various initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainable operations. Our greenhouse gas emissions per ton handled is declining strongly, thanks to initiatives such as adopting renewable energy sources, introducing electric vehicles and terminal equipment, and optimisations in reporting and energy management.

    Moreover, our commitment to sustainability extends beyond environmental considerations and includes the well-being and safety of our employees. We organised Euroports’ Global Safety Day with the theme “ I see it, I act on it ! ” to empower our workforce to prioritise safety in their daily activities.

    In addition to our internal initiatives, Euroports Group remains actively engaged in supporting our neighbourhood communities and promoting social responsibility activities.

    Central to our sustainability efforts is our enhanced Code of Conduct, which outlines the principles of integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights in all our interactions. This code is the cornerstone of our ethical standards and behaviour, guiding us towards sustainable and moral business practices. Finally, we refined our whistleblowing policy and procedures to ensure the effectiveness and accessibility of reporting mechanisms, emphasising our commitment to ethical conduct and transparency.

    As we continue our sustainability journey, we remain dedicated to driving positive change and shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come. I invite you to read our 2023 Sustainability Report and learn more about our progress and ongoing initiatives in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical business practices.

    Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.

    Frederic Platini

    Chief Executive Officer

     

    Euroports at a glance

      +50
      Port terminals
      ~70m
      Tons handled per annum
      +2700
      dedicaded EMPLOYEES
      +20
      COUNTRIES
      +26
      freight forwarding offices
      +35km
      total Quay length
      700k m3
      liquid bulk storage
      +200
      warehouses

      Euroports Group is a leading port-centric platform and one of the largest operators of port infrastructures with a wide global footprint in Europe and China, spanning over 50 terminals, complemented by freight forwarding offices. With our strategic locations on vital trade routes, Euroports handles approximately 70 million tons of essential commodities annually.

      Euroports as port operator, is a market leader in essential bulk and breakbulk commodities such as fertilizers, agribulk, sugar, paper, pulp, metals and minerals, while capturing many fast-growing products, notably in area of energy transformation (such as windmills, lithium) and recycling. In addition to managing port terminal operations, our subsidiary, Manuport Logistics, offers integrated end-to-end supply chain services including freight forwarding and specialized logistics solutions to our customers.

      Euroports’ vision is to bring essential goods to people across the world in a sustainable manner, through its world leading port centric network. We take great pride in our team of over 2,700 professionals who develop, operate, our daily business for international customers in key industry sectors.

      Euroports industry experts assist customers to design, operate, and manage maritime supply chain solutions that deliver sustainable competitive advantages. Euroports’ core business centred around port operations complemented by value-added services and freight forwarding.

      Value creation

        Euroports creates value through its comprehensive port-centric solutions, offering a wide range of services spanning terminal management, warehousing, value-added services (VAS), transport, logistics, and freight forwarding. Euroports seamlessly integrates port operations activities such as discharging, temporary storage, loading, and additional VAS, with logistics services activities, including road, barge, truck transportation, rail, as well as customs clearance.

        Moreover, Euroports expands its value proposition by offering contract logistics, providing terminal and industrial operations services for third-party clients, and freight forwarding.

         

         

        euroports’ positioning on maritime transport supply chain

         

        Global presence

          Vision, mission and values

            Euroports recently revised its company’s vision and mission statements. This evolving strategic approach shows our commitment to integrating sustainable practices into our operations. This renewed set of values shape our corporate culture and guide our daily actions.

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