Sustainable development in MCCL is implemented through the interconnected main pillars/principals of the company such as environmental awareness, social reliability, integrity and ethics, economic transparency and quality excellence.
MCCL is going beyond rules and regulations, implementing on a voluntary basis Management Systems, working proactively to strengthen its market position and increase customers’ as well as employees’ loyalty.
MCCL works with CSR creates ‘brand capital’ which helps the company sustain its reputation in time of crisis or accidents etc.
MCCL is a socially responsible shipping company working actively to integrate economic, social and environmental concerns within the running business operations and also to maintain Company’s target to manage sustainability by finding a sound balance between the need for operational efficiency and profit for the society.
MCCL perceives CSR as a fundamental factor that contributes to social and environmental risks prevention, as well as the prevention of risks related to human resources management and the company’s presence in the market, contributing to the development of trust, in which the company can carry out business and innovate.
Corporate Social Responsibility
MCCL, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a complex practice which is expressed through its continuous commitment to attaining Sustainable Development.
MCCL CSR policy mainly derives from its business mission and is closely related to the minimization of its environmental impacts, the increase in its social effect and contribution
Corporate Social Responsibility
MCCL CSR policy mainly derives from its business mission and is closely related to the minimization of its environmental impacts, the increase in its social effect and contribution, as well as the enhancement of the prevention/precaution principle within the context of its activities.
Although the shipping industry is one of the most regulated industry, than others, regulations could hardly cover what CSR seeks to address. Therefore, Company is applying additional tools for the risk identification and performance measurement, using Management Systems – setting strategic targets and developing their subsequent and constant monitoring means.
Corporate Social Responsibility is a key element in the business strategy and is incorporated in the daily office and fleet operations.
Main CSR policy Sustainable Development Goals Management Approaches are:
• Anti-Corruption policy depicts Company’s position towards Combating corruption, extortion bribery, and money laundering
• Privacy policy and GDPR commitment are adapted and implemented. Specific procedures according to the International Regulations are implemented to ensure privacy and non-disclosure of personal information
• Information Disclosure/Accurate Records and filings are shared in accordance with the applicable regulations and always never prior to approval
• Financial Responsibility/Accurate Records are produced and shared, within the transparency limits of the Company’s operation
• Fair Competition/Antitrust and related applicable laws are strictly implemented to reflect fair competition which stands against conflicts of interest, respects fair market behavior
• Conflicts of Interest and any kind of impropriety in Company’s operation and dealings is totally unacceptable and avoided.
• Intellectual Property is respected and safeguarded.
• Risks are addressed and additional actions are adapted in order to properly prevent against counterfeit parts.
• Export Controls and Ergonomic Sanctions are monitored and fully respected.
• Protection of identity and non-retaliation is incorporated in the system to enhance and protect anonymous personnel whistleblowing
• Special attention is paid on the quality and customers’ cargo quality standards by integrating them to the company’s quality management towards continuous improvement and customers’ satisfaction.
• Customers Quality high level standards are the basis of the company’s challenge to respond and adapt a Quality Management Plan that would increase the level of service and promote customers’ satisfaction through the self-assessment and continuous improvement.
• Logistic partners’ codes of ethics are incorporated in the Company’s Management System, together with applicable market competition laws
• Child labour and Young Workers, Modern slavery (i.e. slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking are forbidden
• Wages and benefits, Regulated Working hours are respected and employees’ rights to join Labor unions, as demanded by the International labor laws are protected, by strictly implementing the related legal standards- especially on wages and benefits, etc
• Freedom of association and collective bargaining are strictly respected. Employees are free to communicate and share with their Managers and Company, their comments without the fear of harassment
• Harassment and non-discrimination are rejected and personnel and crew share equal opportunities that are guaranteed, in order to professionally develop their career
• Respect human rights; Non- discrimination, equal treatment, irrespective of origin color, sex, religion, nationality, political affiliation, disability, marital status, etc avoiding any kind of harassment
• providing health and safe working environment that meets the safety and occupational health international labor standards, both ashore and on board.
• Implementing actions of high social value, also through the development of the employees’ volunteerism or sponsorships.
• Energy Consumption, efficiency and Greenhouse Gas emissions monitoring and control is implemented through a separate Management System.
• Waste water -water quality and consumption controlled and continuously improved
• Air quality & Pollution avoidance is appropriately controlled and emissions are eliminated contributing to air quality improvement.
• Waste reduction and natural resources Management is supported and promoted through recycling and waste management.
• Chemical Management is implemented through proper planned maintenance and monitoring
• Integration of social responsibility and environmental protection management to provide same weight commitment from the top
• Continuous mitigation of environmental impacts through Environmental Management Policy
• Environmental awareness and operational environmental footprint elimination.
• Policy is announced on the company’s site and 2-3 training sessions per year are arranged in order to familiarize company’s personnel with the CSR philosophy.
Most of the critical processes are approached under social responsibility and sustainability, within a plan-do-check-act Management System environment, addressing our social responsibility through quality environmental or Occupational Safety -related indicators
Code of Conduct &
Business Ethics
MCCL Business ethics & Conduct Code sets out the general principles which define the responsible business conduct and the ethical rules that all the employees throughout its operations as well as its business partners such as contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to. Moreover, includes and supports Policies that are extracted from valid Human…
Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
MCCL is engaged to ensure the lack of exposure in unethical business practices or potential negative impacts in the community. The Code is extremely significant for MCCL since it substantially contributes to the improvement and growth within a respectful environment. The Code ensures that MCCL activities performed adhere to the principle of integrity, thus safeguarding Company’s reputation and well standing, which are its most valuable assets.
MCCL within its efforts to support Company Social Responsibility, developed below Policies & Processes based on the international working conditions and human rights as well as the procedure of their implementation:
- Anti-Corruption policy depicts Company’s position towards Combating corruption, extortion bribery, and money laundering
- Privacy policy and GDPR commitment are adapted and implemented. Specific procedures according to the International Regulations are implemented to ensure privacy and non-disclosure of personal information
- Information Disclosure/Accurate Records and filings are shared in accordance with the applicable regulations and always never prior to approval
- Financial Responsibility/Accurate Records are produced and shared, within the transparency limits of the Company’s operation
- Fair Competition/Antitrust and related applicable laws are strictly implemented to reflect fair competition which stands against conflicts of interest, respects fair market behavior
- Conflicts of Interest and any kind of impropriety in Company’s operation and dealings is totally unacceptable and avoided.
- Intellectual Property is respected and safeguarded.
- Export Controls and Ergonomic Sanctions are monitored and fully respected.
- Protection of identity and non-retaliation is incorporated in the system to enhance and protect anonymous personnel whistleblowing
- Logistic partners’ codes of ethics are incorporated in the Company’s Management System, together with applicable market competition laws
- Risks are addressed and additional actions are adapted in order to properly prevent against counterfeit parts.
Human rights &
working conditions
- Child labour and Young Workers, Modern slavery (i.e. slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking are forbidden
- Wages and benefits, Regulated Working hours are respected and employees’ rights to join Labor unions, as demanded by the International labor laws are protected , by strictly implementing…
Human Rights & Working Conditions
- Child labour and Young Workers, Modern slavery (i.e. slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking are forbidden
- Wages and benefits, Regulated Working hours are respected and employees’ rights to join Labor unions, as demanded by the International labor laws are protected , by strictly implementing the related legal standards- especially on wages and benefits, etc
- Freedom of association and collective bargaining are strictly respected. Employees are free to communicate and share with their Managers and Company, their comments without the fear of harassment
- Harassment and non-discrimination are rejected and personnel and crew share equal opportunities that are guaranteed, in order to professionally develop their career
- Respect human rights; Non- discrimination, equal treatment, irrespective of origin color, sex, religion, nationality, political affiliation, disability, marital status, etc avoiding any kind of harassment
- providing health and safe working environment that meets the safety and occupational health international labour standards, both ashore and on board.
Health & Safety
Policy
It is the Company’s policy to promote safety at sea, prevention of human injury or loss of life and avoidance of damage to the Environment, and to property. The Company’s objectives regarding Health & Safety Management are…
Health & Safety Policy
- To provide for safe practices in ship operation and a safe working and living environment.
- To prevent damage to the ship, her crew, passengers and the environment.
- To establish and review and evaluate safeguards against all identified risks and establish additional control measures to reduce the risk of harm.
- To prevent loss of human life and personal injury.
- To continuously improve Safety Management skills of personnel ashore and onboard ships, including preparing for emergencies related both to Safety & Environmental Protection.
In order to effectively implement its Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental Protection Policy the company:
- Developed and implements a Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System which defines how the objectives of this Policy will be met.
- Provides adequate resources to effectively implement this management system.
- maintain a safe and healthy working environment for its employees and crew, ensuring that all personnel are using the necessary protective equipment against fire and /or other risk conditions, with adequate facilities and workplace ergonomics, appropriate to the nature of the business activities
- Complies with all national and international rules and regulations governing the marine industry.
- Continuously improves its management system by taking corrective and preventive action for identified problem areas. ensure that all personnel and crew are duly prepared to react efficiently during an emergency situation and that emergency preparedness is enhanced by constant training to all MCCL personnel and crew
- Respect applicable guidelines, standards, codes and publications which are issued by maritime organizations.
- Continuously monitor all safety aspects of the managed fleet and takes expedient actions to correct or isolate unsafe conditions or work practices
- Promotes Safety, Security Health and Environmental protection awareness;
- Establishes Ship Energy Efficiency Management practices, waste reduction and efficient use of natural resources.
- Maintains effectiveness of its management system by identifying all risks in operation and provides proper control for dealing with these identified risks by adopting risk assessment approach methods.
- Commits to remain alert for ways to improve as changes occur in regulations and in the industry;
- Recognizes the “overriding authority” of the Master to act at will, even if he is on the contrary to that provided by the management system instructions, with purpose of safety of life and protection of the environment.
- Implements the HSQE Management System, which as a minimum shall meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2015, ISM Code, ISPS Code and MLC2006
- Establishes and communicates measurable & consistent objectives and performance targets to company employees
- Complies with applicable statutory requirements, international legislation and classification society requirements related to the services provided
- Operates vessels without accident(s) or incident(s) that could endanger Company’s employees, the environment or assets under the company’s care, ensure the safety of the cargo, vessels and crew by taking all the necessary means to manage and prevent incidents, caused by operational handling or maintenance inefficiency to ensure that will take all the necessary means to enhance environmental awareness and protect the sea environment against operational harm.
- Enhances employee skills and increasing their contribution through effective training.
- Minimizes the social impact of the company activities and avoid damage to thirds through the reviews of its operation and management systems audits.
- Manages Company employees who are responsible for implementing the HSQE Policy.
Quality Management
Policy
MCCL mission and continuous efforts over the years, has always been to fulfill the customers’ needs, on time, without delays in the delivery of cargo, free of any damage, whilst great efforts were made to eliminate any weaknesses and continuously self-improve.
Quality Management Policy
The Company is committed to providing a quality service, which consistently & continuously meets the requirements of its customers whilst protecting assets under its care, its employees and the environment in general.
This is achieved by establishing & discharging managerial & operational processes, which have emerged from the combination of sound managerial principles and long lasted experience in the Shipping Industry.
The Company aims to remain a quality service provider by:
- Meeting customer requirements as defined in the relevant Ship Management Agreements and Charter Parties, Developing and implementing controlled processes,
- Continually improving in operational responsiveness,
- Implementing the SQE Management System, which as a minimum shall meet the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001,ISO 50001, ISM Code, ISPS Code and MLC2006
- Establishing and communicating measurable & consistent objectives and performance targets to company employees,
- Complying with applicable statutory requirements, international legislation and classification society requirements related to the services provided
- Operating vessels without accident(s) or incident(s) that could endanger Company’s employees, the environment or assets under the company’s care,
- Developing employee skills and increasing their contribution through effective training.
- Management and Company employees are responsible for implementing the Company’s Quality Policy.
- Cargo Quality Manual is developed, based on international quality standards, promoting our customers’ quality requirements, which is a part of our Company’s Policy & Procedures System. Cargo Quality Manual has been forwarded onboard all our vessels in order to be used as a guide on standard quality procedures and instructions. Cargo Quality Manual is frequently revised to depict the valid requirements of the vehicle transportation services
- Vehicle transportation is a teamwork and therefore shore and shipboard personnel is continuously trained aiming to ensure efficient handling of the vehicles, and avoid any damages to be occurred and also considering that their involvement, crucially affects the performance result.
Environmental Management
Policy
MCCL acknowledging its responsibility towards the environment, is committed to implement efficient practices that will promote environmental sustainability. Environmental Management Policy contains the high level,the long-term goals and aspirations, such as zero incidents, zero pollution, zero spills to sea, etc
Enviromental Management Policy
Environmental Management Policy contains the high level,the long-term goals and aspirations, such as zero incidents, zero pollution, zero spills to sea, etc. which are obtained through the following model for continuous improvement which is applied to the Company.
MCCL aim is, to raise the environmental awareness of the company, encourage participation to the recycling procedures of the company and train employees in environmental matters. On the top of that the commitment from the top is crucial for Company’s Environmental Management System successful implementation and ensures its effectiveness. All management levels within the Company, are aware of, and accept responsibility in order to achieve environmental continual improvement, as applicable to their responsibilities.
The Company’s Environmental Management Policy complies to the requirements of ISO 14001:2015 and relevant procedures are integrated in the Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental Management Manual. Annually the Company is verified by NKK for compliance to the ISO Environmental Standards.
Environmental Management Policy is implemented through an organised framework which is continually monitored and periodically reviewed. This is implemented in order to provide effective support to the Company Environmental Management in response to changing external and internal factors.
Environmental Management Policy is based on the below principles:
- Identify & Address Environmental Aspects of Shore & Ship Operation
- Assess the significance of the impact to the Environment
- Set Objectives and Targets to eliminate the impact to the Environment
- Develop Environmental programs and procedures to achieve Targets set
- Develop statistics indicators to monitor performance improvement
- Promote environmental awareness throughout company’s operations
- Provide instructive material to support the implementation of the environmental policy
- Support and promote Waste reduction and natural resources Management are through recycling and waste management.
- Monitor and control Energy Consumption, efficiency and Green house Gas emissions through a separate Management System.
- Control Waste water -water quality and consumption and continuously improve
- Air quality & Pollution avoidance is appropriately controlled and emissions are eliminated contributing to air quality improvement.
- Implement Chemical Management through proper planned maintenance and use and consumption monitoring
- Retrieve and understand both the direct and indirect impact that the operations may have on the environment
- Eliminate Company’s environmental impact by purchasing environmentally-friendly products and services-if convenient
- Regularly review our routine practices, and determine whether each practice is efficient enough in an environmental context
- Internally and externally auditing Company’s procedures, and determine whether goals set have been reached
- Minimize waste by evaluating operations and ensure they are as efficient as possible
- Integration of social responsibility and environmental protection management to provide same weight commitment from the top
Supplier’s CSR Policy Agreement
MCCL CSR policy mainly derives from its business mission and is closely related to the minimization of its environmental impacts, the increase in its social effect and contribution, as well as the enhancement of the prevention/precaution principle within the context of its activities.
Supplier’s CSR Policy Agreement
MCCL CSR policy mainly derives from its business mission and is closely related to the minimization of its environmental impacts, the increase in its social effect and contribution, as well as the enhancement of the prevention/precaution principle within the context of its activities. For MCCL Corporate Social Responsibility is a key element in the business strategy and is incorporated in the daily office and fleet operations. CSR Policy must be respected and implemented by Company’s Partners.
Key CSR Policy areas are the following:
- Anti-Corruption policy depicts Company’s position towards Combating corruption, extortion bribery, and money laundering
- Privacy policy and GDPR commitment are adapted and implemented. Specific procedures according to the International Regulations are implemented to ensure privacy and non-disclosure of personal information
- Information Disclosure/Accurate Records and filings are shared in accordance with the applicable regulations and always never prior to approval
- Financial Responsibility/Accurate Records are produced and shared, within the transparency limits of the Company’s operation
- Fair Competition/Antitrust and related applicable laws are strictly implemented to reflect fair competition which stands against conflicts of interest, respects fair market behavior
- Conflicts of Interest and any kind of impropriety in Company’s operation and dealings is totally unacceptable and avoided.
- Intellectual Property is respected and safeguarded.
- Risks are addressed and additional actions are adapted in order to properly prevent against counterfeit parts.
- Export Controls and Ergonomic Sanctions are monitored and fully respected.
- Protection of identity and non-retaliation is incorporated in the system to enhance and protect anonymous personnel whistleblowing
- Logistic partners’ codes of ethics are incorporated in the Company’s Management System, together with applicable market competition laws
- Child labour and Young Workers, Modern slavery (i.e. slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking are forbidden
- Wages and benefits, Regulated Working hours are respected and employees’ rights to join Labor unions, as demanded by the International labor laws are protected , by strictly implementing the related legal standards- especially on wages and benefits, etc
- Freedom of association and collective bargaining are strictly respected. Employees are free to communicate and share with their Managers and Company, their comments without the fear of harassment
- Harassment and non-discrimination are rejected and personnel and crew share equal opportunities that are guaranteed, in order to professionally develop their career
- Ethical recruiting; Transparency, integrity, honesty, commitment to the principles, inclusive sourcing and confidentiality are the pillars of company’s recruiting procedure
- Committed for the use, private or public security forces to protect your business if, due to a lack of training or control on the part of the company, the deployment of the security forces may lead to violations of human rights
- Respect human rights; Non- discrimination, equal treatment, irrespective of origin color, sex, religion, nationality, political affiliation, disability, marital status, etc avoiding any kind of harassment
- providing health and safe working environment that meets the safety and occupational health international labour standards, both ashore and on board.
- Energy Consumption, efficiency and Green house Gas emissions monitoring and control is implemented through a separate Management System. Renewable energy is enhanced to minimize operational energy consumption footprint.
- Waste water -water quality and consumption controlled and continuously improved
- Waste reduction and natural resources Management is supported and promoted through recycling and waste management.
- Air quality & Pollution avoidance is appropriately controlled and emissions are eliminated contributing to air quality improvement.
- Chemical Management is implemented through proper planned maintenance and monitoring to prevent , minimize and eliminate the identified risks involved by the use of hazardous materials, chemicals and substances.
- Protect by all means the ecosystems and contributes in the avoidance of deforestation or damage to the nature and woodland and in general the nature/ecosystem. Ensure that soil disturbance that affect soil productivity, should not be of a size or extent that would result in a significant change in production potential for the activity area but only to the limits of the or extent of detrimental soil disturbance that is allowable and harmless.
- Protect animals welfare by ensuring that operational activities do not harm animals well being and implements best practices to comply with animal health and welfare.
- Committed to reduce CO2 by setting annual reduction targets throughout company’s operation by implementing direct and indirect measures.
- Measures are undertaken in order to improve /eliminate the noise emissions that are released to the environment from the various sources such as transportation activities, suppliers’ activities and daily normal activities.
- Committed to the avoidance of forced eviction and the deprivation of land, forests and waters in the acquisition, development or other use of land, forests and waters.
- Integration of social responsibility and environmental protection management to provide same weight commitment from the top
The Supplier having read MCCL CSR Policy above acknowledges and agrees to apply it throughout its company and subsidiaries. Annually the Supplier will be audited by MCCL authorised personel for compliance on the specific CSR Items questionnaire. In case of minor non-compliances, a rectification plan will be developed with time period will be set during which deficiencies will be completed. MCCL has the right to reject the Supplier should he is not compliant with MCCL CSR Policy.
Company name: ________________________________________________________________
Responsible Party Name: __________________________________________________________
Position: _______________________________________________________________________
Contact Details: _________________________________________________________________
I undertake THE RESPONSIBILITY to comply with MCCL CSR requirements.
Signature:________________________________________ Date : ____________
