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Sustainability News 2024
- MOL Introduces Special Incentive Program for Employee Shareholding Plan -Aims to Enhance Engagement of Group Employees and Strengthen 'Human Capital Management'-
- MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Philippines Receives Accreditation under MLIT 'Japan International Ship System'
- MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service - Service Slated to Begin in January 2025 -
- MOL Selected for Inclusion in 'Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index' - Reflects High Regard for Company's ESG Initiatives -
- MOL was Honored with the "World LNG Shipping Award 2024" at the World LNG Summit in Berlin
- MOL and MCSI Indonesia Sign Business Alliance Agreement to Bring Specified skilled workers to Japan, Starting with Drivers
- MOL, Mitsubishi Corporation, Climeworks Co-host Negative Emissions Event - Forum Explores Potential of Carbon Dioxide Removal Market -
- MOL Honors Officers and Engineers at 'MOL Presidential Awards 2024' - Recognizing Ongoing Contributions to Safe Operation and Developing the Next Generation of Seafarers -
- MOL Switch to Invest in Heirloom, a U.S. DAC Technology Developer - Contributing to Spread and Expansion of Negative Emissions -
- MOL to Restructure Headquarters of Safety Operations - Maintaining/Improving Safety and Quality by Establishing Safety Assurance Unit -[329KB]
- MOL Tabletop Drill Prepares for Serious Marine Incident - Scenario Has Stranding Incident Involving Large Ferry off Japanese Coast -
- MOL Chief Sustainability Officer Addresses at COP29 - Introducing Initiatives for Decarbonization -
- MOL Earns 'Bronze' Rating in 'PRIDE Index 2024' for LGBTQ+ Initiatives
- MOL, KEPCO Sign MoU for Joint Study of Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier
- MOL Presents Long-service Awards, Hosts Family Day to Reward Filipino Seafarers - Appreciation for Contributions of Seafarers who Form the Foundation of our Safe Operation and Support by Their Families -
- MOL Matches Donations by Group Executives / Employees to Aid Victims of the Typhoon Disaster in Vietnam
- MOL Group Companies Conduct Social Contribution Activities at Around the World - BLUE ACTION for ALL Campaign Held -
- MOL Holds Marine Plastic Waste Survey Event for Children in Nagoya - Sharing the Preciousness of Our Oceans With Future Generations-
- MOL, COSCO Co-host 6th Shanghai International LNG Shipping Forum
- President & CEO Hashimoto Addresses Global Maritime Forum's 2024 Summit; Focuses on Issues Facing Shipping Industry - Participation as the Sole Summit Sponsor -
- MOL to Study Vessel Transport of Liquefied CO2 as Part of JOGMEC Call for "Engineering Design Work for Advanced CCS Projects"
- President & CEO Hashimoto Addresses Maritime Nation Forum in Tomakomai, Hokkaido - Showcasing the Group's Initiatives to Realize a Decarbonized Society -
- MOL and Daibiru Pledge Support for Typhoon Relief Efforts in Vietnam
- MOL Hosts Shipowners and Ship Management Companies for Liaison Meeting on Safe Operation
- MOL Introduces App for Performance Degradation Tracking 'Fouling Analysis'! - Enhancing Maintenance Quality through Big Data Utilization -
- MOL Invests in HIF Global, a U.S.-based company of e-Fuels -Toward the Decarbonization of the Mobility Industry with synthetic fuels -
- AiP given to 80,000m3 Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier
- Approval in Principle (AiP) Acquired from Two Classification Societies for Low-Pressure Type Liquefied CO2 Carriers undergoing Pursuit of Standardization toward Realization of Large-Scale International Transportation from 2028 onwards
- MOL, GCMD and Yara Clean Ammonia Succeeds Ammonia STS (Ship-To-Ship) Trial in Australia Port - Contribution for the Ammonia Bunkering Infrastructure Installation -
- MOL Matches Donations of Group Executives/Employees to Aid Victims of Heavy Rainstorms in Akita and Yamagata Prefectures
- MOL Becomes 1st Japanese Board Member of Book and Claim Community - Environmental Initiative Aims to Decarbonize International Logistics -
- MOL and Chevron Shipping Company to Install Wind Challenger on LNG Carrier Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion Systems is an LNG Shipping First
- Through the Continuous Provision of Maritime Information, 11 MOL Group-managed Vessels Earn Commendations from Japan Coast Guard for 4th Consecutive Year
- Naming and Launching Ceremony Held for Sunflower Pirka, LNG-fueled Ferry on Oarai-Tomakomai Route -LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Supports Launching Operations-
- World's 1st: Car Carrier CERULEAN ACE Earns ClassNK Certification for Voluntary Onboard Fire Prevention Measures - Using AI to Enhance Fire Prevention -
- MOL, The Bank of Nagoya Form Alliance to Support for Foreign Workers
- MOL Unveils Exhibition Content for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan 'Future City'
- Joint Study to Establish Standard Specifications and Designs for LCO2 Carriers in Japan Towards Large-Scale International Marine Transport of Liquefied CO2 by 2028
- World's 1st Installation of Rotor Sails on a Capesize Bulk Carrier for VALE
- Launch of Joint study on the Production and Utilization of Biomethane from Animal Manure with Hamanaka Town and Corporate Partners
- MOL Pledges Support for Communities Hit by Heavy Rainstorms in Akita and Yamagata Prefectures
- MOL Continuously Selected for Inclusion in 'MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)'
- MOL Supports Women's Active Engagement on a Global Scale with Donations through WEPs
- MOL Obtains AiP for "LNG Carrier Installing Wind Challenger" - The World's First Approval for an LNG Carrier -
- MOL Announces Disclosures of 'MOL Sustainability Plan' FY2023 Results on Website
- MOL Issues Integrated 'MOL REPORT 2024' - Becoming a Resilient Global Enterprise by Balancing Growth and Stable Management -
- Introduction of Sofar's Wayfinder, Dynamic Voyage Optimization Platform -Reduce fuel and GHG emissions by an average of 6% through efficient operation utilizing high-precision weather forecasts-
- MOL Earns Top Rating of 3 Stars in 'Eruboshi Certification,' Reflecting Excellence in Promoting Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
- MOL Holds 2nd Maritime Education Event at Oarai Ferry Terminal in Ibaraki Prefecture - Expanding the Circle of Friends, Supporters of Seaweed Bed Project -
- MOL Becomes 1st Japanese Shipping Company to Earn ClassNK's 3rd Party Certification for Human Resources-related Social Data
- Notice of Updates "Climate Change Countermeasures / Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)"
- MOL to Invest in Carnot, a Tech Startup Developing Ways to Dramatically Increase Engine Fuel Efficiency, Slash GHG Emissions - Developing Engine Technology that Is Expected to Improve Fuel Efficiency by up to 40% -
- MOL Opens a New Multi-purpose facility, MOL Group Toranomon Empowerment Center "SANGO", in Tokyo - Providing a Creative Space for Communication Innovations -
- MOL Car Carrier Firmament Ace Joins Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium's Loggerhead Turtle Migration Research Project
- MOL Announces Delivery of Bulk Carrier Green Winds, 2nd Vessel Equipped with Wind Challenger Hard Sail Propulsion System
- MOL Marks Consecutive Listings on ESG Investment Indices: 'FTSE4Good Index,' 'FTSE Blossom Japan Index,' and 'FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index'
- MOL, MOLMEC Offer New Training Courses for Offshore Vessels Using Dynamic Positioning Simulators
- MOL to Sponsor and Exhibit in 'Human History of the Ocean' Special Exhibit at Intermediatheque - Showcasing MOL's Cutting-edge Wind Propulsion Technologies, Including Wind Challenger and Wind Hunter -
- MOL Signs Japan's 1st Sustainability-linked Lease Agreement - Steadily Pursuing Environmental Strategy Initiatives -
- Ta San Shang Marine Signs a Deal for Construction of 3rd SOV to Serve Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan - Pursuing SOV Fleet Expansion and Business Development in Asia -
- MOL-operated Energy Navigator Earns 2023 'Best Quality Ship Award' - Japan Federation of Pilots' Associations Honors Safe Operation Measures -
- MOL Matches Donations of Group Executives/Employees to Aid Victims of Taiwan Eastern Offshore Earthquake
- MOL Joins Smart Freight Centre, NPO Focused on Decarbonizing International Logistics
- MOL Introduces SAP SuccessFactors®, Global Talent Management System - Promoting Global Talent Management across the Worldwide Group -
- MOL Announces Update of 'External Recognition' Page on Website -Selected as "Sompo Sustainability Index" for 13th consecutive years-
- Adoption of the Survey for establish an ammonia supply base in Soma area, Fukushima Prefecture, for the FY2024 "Subsidy for Measures to Promote Introduction of Non-Fossil Energy (Hydrogen Supply Infrastructure Improvement Project)"
- Appointed Developers for Green Innovation Fund Project -Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Demonstration Project off the Coast of Aichi Prefecture-
- MOL (America) Implements Sustainability Education Program for Stanford University Students
- MOL Renovates, Reopens Employee Cafeteria - Creating a Coworking Cafeteria where Staff Gather from Morning till Night -
- Japan Institute of Marine Engineering Honored "Achievement of Predecessors for the Future" to Guinness World Record-recognized, Energy-Saving Device 'PBCF (Propeller Boss Cap Fins)'
- MOL Selected as a 'Noteworthy DX Company 2024'
- Wind Propulsion Systems will be Installed on 7 Vessels Operated by MOL Drybulk - Steadily Pursuing to '25 Wind Challenger-equipped Vessels' by 2030 -
- MOL Group-managed Vessels Recognized for Excellence in Weather Observation and Reporting for 9th Consecutive Year - Esshu Maru and Suzukasan Receive 2024 Director-General Award from Japan Meteorological Agency -
- Wind Challenger to be Installed on Coal Carrier for J-Power - World's 1st Retrofit on an In-service Vessel -
- The European Commission grants PCI status to CO2 value chain project developed by MOL with partners
- MOL and TotalEnergies Sign Time Charter Contracts for 2 Newbuilding LPG-fueled LPG Carriers
- Shofu Maru, World's 1st Wind Challenger-equipped Coal Carrier, Achieves Fuel Savings of 17%
- New Joint-Venture LNG Carrier Manning Company in Indonesia Holds Opening Ceremony - Recruiting Highly Qualified, Dependable Seafarers for Expansion of LNG Transport Fleet -
- Newbuilding LPG-fueled 'LPG & Ammonia Carrier' for GYXIS, Aquamarine Progress II, Delivered
- MOL Is 1st Japanese Shipping Company to Raise Funds through Transition Linked Loan Using Performance-based Interest Subsidy System - Accelerating Environmental Investment to Achieve Net-zero GHG Emissions by 2050 -
- MOL Pledges Support for Those Afflicted by Eastern Taiwan Earthquake
- Merger of MOL Group Companies to Form Core Company in the Philippines - Pursuing Business Development in the Philippines, a Nation Positioned for Strong Economic Growth -
- MOL Becomes First Japanese Operator to Commercially Install Onboard CO2 Capture System
- MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy Welcomes Students from Japanese Merchant Marine Academies - Contributing to Global Human Resources Development through International Exchange -
- Japan's 1st Coastal Module Carrier to Transport Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation Components - MOL Drybulk Makes Marine Transport Deal with JFE Engineering; MOL Signs Contract for Vessel Construction -
- Naming and Launching Ceremony for the Sunflower Kamuy Held 1st LNG-fueled Ferry on Oarai-Tomakomai Route - MOL Group's 3rd LNG-fueled Ferry to Enter Service in Early 2025, Bringing Fleet to 4 -
- Achieved a 93.8% Methane Slip Reduction Rate in Onshore Tests and Received the Statement of Fact for the First Time in the World - Started Demonstration Tests in Actual Sea Areas Around Autumn 2024 -[444KB]
- Japan's 1st Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship 'Hanaria' Starts Service in Kitakyushu
- 1st Group of Technical Intern Trainees and Chefs arrived in Japan - MOL and Tokyu Hotels & Resorts' Recruitment Alliance Begins in Full Force -
- MOL to Invest in Novastar Ventures, One of Africa's Largest Venture Capital Firms - Expanding Business in Africa, Addressing Social Issues -
- MOL Starts Commercial Operation of FSRU for Indonesia's Jawa 1 LNG-fired Power Plant - Asia's 1st Gas-to-Power Project Using an FSRU -
- MOL Decides to raise funds through Transition Linked Loan Using Sustainable Finance Framework - Steadily Pursuing Environmental Strategy Initiatives -
- Wall Climbing Robot Earns ClassNK Innovation Endorsement - Pursuing Innovation in Ship Maintenance and Enhanced Crewmember Safety with Robotic Technology -
- 'MOL Safety Conference 2024' Held at 4 Sites Worldwide - Aiming to Achieve 'The World's Highest Level of Safety' -
- MOL's Climate-related Disclosure Earns High Marks from Government Pension Fund Domestic Equity Managers - Strong Evaluations from 4 Institutions -
- MOL Holds Training Program in Mauritius Fostering Awareness of Sustainability and Safe Operations, Not Letting the Wakashio Incident Fade from Memory
- MOL's Innovation Activities Earn ClassNK Innovation Endorsement Certification
- MOL Coastal Shipping to Start Concept Study on Large Coastal Ammonia Carrier - Aiming to Develop New Sustainable Ship Type that Meets Customer Needs, Addresses Environmental Issues and Crew Shortages -
- MOL and MOL Sunflower Receive 17th MLIT Minister's Award for Promotion of Barrier-Free Environments - Recognition for Universal Design of Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferries Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki -
- MOL Selected as 'Nadeshiko Brand' for 4th Consecutive Year, Reflecting Measures to Encourage Women's Success in the Workplace
- MOL, JERA Present Interactive Event to Mark International Women's Day - Further Promotion of DE&I and Women's Activities -
- MOL, Idemitsu, HIF Team up to Develop e-fuel/e-methanol Supply Chain, Including Marine Transport of CO2
- MOL Chairman Receives the National Award of Excellence of the Republic of Paraguay - Recognizing MOL's Cooperation in Transport of Fire Engines to Paraguay -
- MOL President Hashimoto participated in Panel Discussion at World Ocean Summit & Expo Hosted by Economist Impact
- LNG-fueled Car Carrier CERULEAN ACE Delivered - MOL Moves Steadily toward Goal of 90 LNG/Methanol-fueled Vessels by 2030 -[643KB]
- MOL and Rio Tinto Sign Partnership Agreement for Further Collaboration including Decarbonization of Maritime Transportation
- MOL Selected as ‘White 500' Company; Recognized as Outstanding Organization in Health & Productivity Management
- World 1st 'Long-Range and Real-Time Wind Condition Measurement Device' Installation at RORO vessel - For Safe Navigation & Decarbonation through Wind Visualization -
- MOL and Petrobras signed a CTV Time Charter Contract and MoU to Start Negotiations on Newbuilding CTV - Reducing CO2 Emissions and Costs Offloading Crude Oil from Sub-bed Oil Fields -
- MOL and Idemitsu Kosan to Launch Demonstration Test of Recycling Used Plastics Generated aboard VLCC
- 'One MOL Safety Campaign' Aims to Achieve World's Highest Level of Safety Culture
- MOL, ITOCHU, HIF and JFE Steel Sign MoU on Establishing Supply Chain for Synthetic Fuel and CO2 Marine Transport Using Green Hydrogen
- MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Philippines Holds 1st Commencement Exercises Ceremony -Aiming to Ensure World's Highest Level of Safety and Quality by Training and Securing Highly Skilled Seafarers-
- LNG-Bunkering Vessel "Brassavola" carries out first LNG Bunkering service to the LNG fueled Bulk Carrier
- MOL Receives Special Award at 5th ESG Finance Award Japan Sponsored by Japan's Ministry of the Environment
- MOL Partners with Climate Tech Firm, 123Carbon to Complete Insetting Pilot Supporting customers' Scope 3 reduction targets
- MOL Group to Exhibit at 13th Int'l Wind Energy Expo February 28-March 1
- MOL Teams up with Australian Energy Company Woodside, South Korean Shipbuilder HD KSOE and Shipping Firm Hyundai Glovis to Study Transport of Liquefied Hydrogen
- MOL Marks Consecutive Listings as 'Yearbook Member' of S&P Global 'The Sustainability Yearbook 2024'
- Kobe-Osaka International Port Launches Demonstration of Advanced Cargo Handling Machinery at Hanshin Port Container Terminal -World's 1st Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) Crane Converted to Hydrogen Engine, Achieving Decarbonized Port and Harbor Operations-
- MOL Recognized with 'A' Score for Transparency on Climate Change
- MOL and JX Sign MoU for Development of Cross Border CCS Value Chain
- MOL Takes Stage at 5th CFAA International Symposium - Presents Vision for Building an Ammonia Supply Chain and Initiatives to Ammonia Utilization -
- Midosuji Daibiru Building Completed - Planning to acquire the Highest Rank 'S' of CASBEE-Smart Wellness Office Certification and 'ZEB Oriented' Certification -
- Commencement of Joint Study to Establish Ammonia Supply Base in Soma Area, Fukushima Prefecture
- MOL Providing Japan Coast Guard with Marine Information on the Seas around Japan through IoS-OP - Contributing to Maritime Safety and Further Advancement of Marine Data Application -
- MOL Establishes Sustainable Finance Framework; Using it for 5 Loan Deals - Part of Ongoing Environmental Strategy Initiatives -
- MOL Decided to Send WOTA Shower Kits to Areas Affected by 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake
- MOL as Only Japanese Shipping Company Participating in Davos Forum, President Hashimoto Lays out at the Official Session of "First Movers Coalition" to Create a Flow and Ambitiously Promote Decarbonization
- MOL Establishes 'MOL Group Safety Vision' - Targeting the world's highest level of safety -
- MOL Issues Blue Bond (26th Series Unsecured Corporate Bonds)
- MOL, MLG to Form Strategic Alliance with Revital Healthcare, Kenya's Leading Medical Supplies Manufacturer - Eyeing Establishment of Healthcare Logistics Center in Mombasa Special Economic Zone -
- MOL Group Training Program for Engineers is Japan's 1st to Meet IMO 'Model Course' Standard - Continually Enhancing Safety with Seafarer Training Based on the Latest Global Standards -
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Project in Mauritius Moves Toward Commercialization - Selected as METI Program; Aiming for Swift Practical Implementation of Marine Renewable Energy -
- 'MOL Scholarship' Program Established to Aid International Students at IUJ
- MOL Forms Capital Alliance with Hokutaku, Japan's largest Wind Turbine Maintenance Company
- MOL Signs Time Charter Contract with Yara, World's Largest Nitrogen Fertilizer Manufacturer, for Ammonia Carrier Green Pioneer
- Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferry, the 'Sunflower Kurenai', Wins Grand Prize in '2023 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards'
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