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INTERCARGO ESG REVIEW 2024
INTERCARGO holds a prominent position in global shipping because of its:

• SIGNIFICANCE IN THE FOOD AND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAINS: INTERCARGO’s members own, manage or operate
Bulk Carriers transporting cereals, grains, agricultural and forest products, fertilisers, cement, iron and other mineral
ores, as well as multitude of cargoes including coal and bauxite, vital to the international food and energy chains.
INTERCARGO’s members contribute towards maintaining and enhancing living standards in both developed and
developing economies.

• ACTIONS AND INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE SAFETY, QUALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: INTERCARGO is committed
to safety and quality in ship operations, with a focus on operational efficiency and the protection of the marine
environment.

• MEMBERS INCLUSIVITY AND COLLABORATION: INTERCARGO provides the forum where dry bulk shipowners,
managers and operators are informed about, discuss, and share concerns on key topics and regulatory challenges,
especially in relation to safety, the environment, and operational excellence.

• REGULATORY REPRESENTATION OF THE INDUSTRY AND SUPPORT OF FAIR COMPETITION: INTERCARGO
has been participating with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since 1993.
The Association activily participates in the development of global legislation through the International Maritime
Organization and other international bodies, where it promotes its members’ positions, having free and fair
competition as a principle.

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