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Solvang ESG report 2025

The annual report indexes Solvang’s sustainability impacts to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD, as well as to UN Sustainable Development Goals, and to Global Reporting Initiative standards.

ESG Report 2025

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Annual Report 2024

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Annual Report 2023

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Annual Report 2022

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Corporate Governance in Solvang

Top-level control mechanisms and a flexible management driven by core values of mutual respect, team spirit and quality – this constitutes Solvang’s principal governance structure.

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Clipper future:
2030 – 2050
scenarios

By 2030, Solvang will be fully compliant with AER for all vessels, while the GFI target level will depend on the availability of CCS and biofuel. In 2050, net-zero GHG has moved from vision to reality in Solvang’s cargo operations – which will play a vital role for our clients worldwide.

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Regulations under pressure: Coming to terms with reality

Global climate targets are intact, but regulatory pathways are redrawn as the UN and EU struggle to align ambition with economic and technological reality.

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The bigger picture of clean shipping

Solvang’s strategy is to pick the shortest open route to emission cuts. Currently, that route is efficiency optimization and cleaning exhaust gas – including CO2 – from conventional fuel operation.

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The Solvang Quality Award winner 2025

The Quality Awards 2025 shows a full range of scores across the fleet – giving every crew a chance to beat the gold winner Clipper Venus.

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Climate change mitigation: Navigating unsettled waters

There is no map beyond established routes, which is why Solvang’s Clipper Future programme keeps open different pathways through the energy transition.

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Solvang Energy Efficiency Award 2025

Clipper Eirene’s excellent scores gave her a narrow lead this time, just ahead of Clipper Posh in second place, Clipper Eris in third, and Clipper Hermes with a strong fourth-place.

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Newbuilds: Setting a new ECO LPG standard

Vitali Kisliuk is Solvang’s site-manager at Hyundai’s shipyard in Korea. With a captain’s determination he prepares the seven VLGC newbuilds with an impressive set of environmental equipment – set to minimize the climate footprint and rule the waves of ECO gas carriers.

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Biodiversity: Our impact on maritime ecosystems

Solvang deploys comprehensive measures to protect the marine environment, in compliance with GRI 101: Biodiversity, and the UN SDG 14 – Life below water.

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Social: Turning a gap into progress

In 2025, Solvang emerged stronger following a delay between vessel sales and fleet renewal, according to HR Director Kjetil Meling. Solvang now has a larger fleet – supported by stronger cohesion, loyalty, and quality among the crew.

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Bosun Elmer Malbyuo: – Plan what you do, do what you plan

“As a bosun, I contribute by detecting small things before they grow into bigger problems. I tell the crew to look for the smallest issues, stop whatever is going on and act according to procedure,” says Bosun Elmer Malbyuo.

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Occupational health and safety: Seeing the individual

Solvang’s long-standing human resources policy secures participation and individual welfare for every employee working in our organization. Solvang offers physical and mental health training as part of our health management plan using various tools both offshore and onshore.

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Meet Dave Patrick Rabaya: The unstoppable learner

Third Officer Dave Patrick Rabaya builds learning into every day on board Clipper Venus – even when planning Christmas at sea.

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Meet Rovelyn Mae: Preparing for a future in Solvang

After three years in school and one year of training on board Clipper Victory and Clipper Posh, cadet Rovelyn Mae Ramirez (25) is ready to set sail for good with Solvang.

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Supply chain: Headed for global integrity

Solvang promotes ethical, environmentally responsible and socially sound conduct among the suppliers. Through strengthened prequalification and risk management practices, supply chain manager Tanja Hunshamar helps support integrity throughout the value chain.

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R&D: At the forefront of development

Solutions and knowledge don’t come easy, which is why Solvang widens and deepens our research and development portfolio. With operational data from live testing in Solvang, the global knowledge expands. Read about the projects and areas of research.

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EU VSME reporting by Solvang

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Directive CSRD was adopted in 2024 to set Europe on a green trajectory. This is Solvang’s first report – following the VSME standard (voluntary environmental reporting standard for small and medium-sized enterprises)

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Solvang’s GRI report for 2025

The global reporting initiative (GRI) framework allows Solvang to communicate our impacts on the economy, environment and people in a transparent way. The following GRI disclosures cover topics within governance, strategy, policies and practices, climate change mitigation and adaptation, emissions, waste and water management, and social responsibility.

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Solvang’s total emission control

Our goal is to minimise operational and indirect emissions, and strive for zero spills to the environment. This is how Solvang deploys all systems to minimize our operational footprint on the environment and climate.

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Rules and regulations outlook

The new GHG regulations from the EU and IMO announce a new era for global shipping. Solvang has carefully prepared for what is to come. By 2030, all our vessels will be fully compliant with AER, while the GFI target level will depend on the availability of CCS and biofuel.

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WESP – cutting 95 % of particle mass

In 2024, Solvang completed the installation of wet electrostatic precipitators (WESPs) on five vessels; Clipper Eris, Clipper Eirene, Clipper Enyo, Clipper Eos, and Clipper Wilma.

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Heavy fuel oil proves fully Tier III-compliant

After three years of testing, shipowner Solvang has received Tier III certificates for their new 21,000 cbm ECO Ethylene carriers. While running on heavy fuel oil, the tankers deliver cutting edge green transportation.

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The power of ammonia

Deepsea ammonia cargo holds hope for a cleaner future. About 90 percent of ammonia produced worldwide is used in fertilizer, to help sustain food production for billions of people. Solvang transports this vital chemical safely around the world.

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Corporate sustainability reporting by Solvang

After the EU backtracked on some extensive disclosure requirements in their climate reporting directives, Solvang Shipping has moved on with our measures. In a climate of shifting international frameworks, Solvang sticks to our path of investments into eco accountability. Our double materiality asssessment of sustainability factors is the current milestone reached.

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Corporate governance: A brave approach

Solvang makes heavy eco investments without a regulatory clear path to return on the investment.

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Meet Captain Gonzaga: The open-book manager

Captain Christian Gonzaga was granted a lightning career in Solvang. By returning the trust to his crew, he builds a culture of openness and quality on board Clipper Eris.

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Values at Solvang: United by the team spirit

Solvang’s crew are bridging the national, ethnic and religious division lines of a turbulent world. On board, it’s all about mutual respect and team spirit.

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The Solvang Quality Award winner 2024

Clipper Eris achieved the best inspection rate observation numbers with 1.1 in weighted scorer for 2024. Closely followed by Clipper Enyo and Clipper Vanguard. The fleet averaged 1.73 observations per inspection.

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Anti-corruption: Putting all systems to work

Solvang’s anti-corruption achievements come from highly integrated operations, putting ethics, fair competition, and safety to work across all activities

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SIRE 2.0 vetting: It’s all about our people

The first year of dynamic vessel inspections has demonstrated SIRE 2.0 as a game changer in building quality based on mutual trust between Solvang and the energy majors.

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A new energy efficiency champion in Solvang

SEAMANSHIP: For 2024, Solvang´s Energy Efficiency Award went to Clipper Eirene – in a tight race towards excellent AER performers across the fleet.

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From concept to reality

Building a shipboard CCS plant has been a long and exciting voyage – from a ”non-possible” starting point to a future-proof running installation.

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Meet Sesinando Conception: 30 years of happy sailing with Solvang

After sailing for 30 years with Solvang, Sesinando Concepcion is closing in on his ultimate destination: Seeing his kids embark on their own voyages.

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Meet Ruth Olimba: A fighter on the bridge

Nothing in life came easy for Ruth Olimba. The more so, she appreciates being part of Solvang as a chief officer.

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The world’s first carbon capture is running

After years of research, development and testing, Solvang’s carbon capture pilot was launched on Clipper Eris at the Seatrium Admiralty in Singapore.

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Fleet down 22 percent on emissions – up 21 percent on capacity

Since 2009, Solvang’s gas carrier tonnage has grown by 15 percent in terms of DWT, and by 21.4 percent in cargo capacity. In the same period, GHG emissions have been reduced by 21.5 percent, all due to exhaust gas recirculation and cleaning, hull, propeller and drivetrain optimization, and continuous operational improvements.

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Newbuilds: Expanding Solvang’s Panamax VLGC fleet

Seven new VLGCs, all settled on long-term charters, will expand Solvang’s Panamax capacity in the LPG segment from delivery in 2026 and 2027. All vessels will boost climate performance as they come ready for onboard carbon capture.

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The Carbon Intensity Indicator: Emissions during port idling should be excluded

Reallocating CO2 emission allowances from ships to ports when keeping cargo idle due to handling issues, would help correct the Carbon Intensity Indicator and would make the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEMP III) a better tool for crew, shipowners and climate authorities, according to Solvang HSEQ Manager Per-Øyvind Nedrebø.

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Energy sources vs. climate: How to approach fuels

A fuel’s environmental footprint can only be understood if you include the whole life-cycle of production and use of the energy source.

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Freedom to blow the whistle

A culture of confidence, personal integrity and high quality is the documented effect of trusting our employees on all levels. Solvang allows employees to report incidents without fear of backlash. HR Director Kjetil Meling explains why.

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Finances: Ballasted for stormy weather

Calm seas don’t train skilful sailors. Solvang spent years building a buffer to sail our stakeholders’ assets to port in any weather, according to Solvang’s CFO Egil Fjogstad.

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Captain Paiton: A relationship to have and to hold

Solvang’s crew describe their ships and sailing mates in words of affection. Captain Iriz Paiton goes even further.

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Solvang’s people: We want you, we need you

From the cadet to the chairman, Solvang is people propelled by mutual respect, team spirit and quality, according to HR Director Kjetil Meling.

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Ydesia Mallari: Growing as a seafarer

TIP FROM THE CREW: Staying enthusiastic about company core values and heeding for your profession – that’s Ydesia Mallari’s best tip for growing as a seafarer.

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A powerful diverse culture

Worldwide operations allows Solvang to spread the word – of mutual respect, team spirit and quality across markets, regions and cultures.

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The sanctions policy of Solvang

As an advocate of international law and order, Solvang adheres to and supports sanctions and restrictions against blocked nations, entities and persons.

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New winner in Solvang Energy Efficiency Award

SEAMANSHIP: Solvang’s 2023 Energy Efficiency Award pits more than 20 crews against eachother in terms of cunning energy savings. The winner was exceptional.

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Meet Kathrine (27), 3rd Officer on Clipper Posh

CARREER IN SOLVANG: When Kathrine stepped out of her comfort zone and entered the Philippines Cadet Program, she got to know Solvang. Here, she discovered a highly supportive environment opening a path to a better life – for Kathrine herself and for her family.

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Highlights 2023: Massive ECO upgrades during dry-dockings

11 vessels were dry-docked due to scheduled classing and certification during 2023. All vessels achieved EEXI certification after installing EPL (engine power limitation), sandblasting and hull anti-fouling treatment, Mewis Ducts installed (9 vessels), as well as full drivetrain optimization on four of the vessels.

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The well-to-wake reality of climate emissions

The Great Energy Transition: The global community is taking on an increasingly holistic view of fuels and emission cuts.

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The green future of conventional Fuels

After 12 years of experimentation, research and development, Solvang and partners present a game changing technology: The shipboard carbon capture system.

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Solvang’s values and commitment to ethics

Mutual respect, team spirit, and quality comprise the fundamentals of Solvang, which we convey in all our business operations.

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Placing our people first

Solvang optimizes our operations by empowering our employees: Physically, mentally and in terms of qualifications.

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Caring for human resources

Human rights and workers’ conditions are put at center stage in Solvang, which deploys extended tools in order to ensure due diligence at suppliers.

#social #UN16 #UN17

Positive effects from international shipping

International shipping brings people together from all parts of the world. Solvang is a good example of this.

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Discharges to sea and land

Under normal operation, discharges to the sea are small and we have chosen to consider the following categories:

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A long voyage towards discovery

After 12 years of experimentation, research and development, Solvang and our partners present a game changer technology: The shipboard carbon capture system.

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The cross-sectoral tradeoff

Given the precarious need for climate change mitigation and a scarce supply of renewable energy sources in the foreseeable future, renewable energy sources should be deployed where the climate effect is highest, which sometimes implies a tradeoff between sectors.

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We care for our people

Our officers and crew members are – and must be – physically and mentally fit to meet challenges that confront them every day. We know a healthy lifestyle contributes to well-being, and therefore it has a high priority at Solvang. This is supported by our health policy and is one of the main parts in Solvang’s «Living the Vision programme».

Our target is always that all employees aboard our vessels and in the offices take care of their bodies and minds. Finding a good balance both physically and mentally is vital.

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Deep sea shipping at the crossroads

After solving emissions of sulfur and nitrous oxides, shipping still needs to cut CO2 more than existing methods and fuels allow for. The time has arrived for a radical solution.

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Positive effects from International Shipping

International shipping brings people together from all parts of the world. Solvang is a good example of this.

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Innovation for the environment

Since 2010, Solvang has pursued an innovation path to bring heavy fuel oil (HFO) operation into compliance with the strictest NOx emission control. The climate gain is significant.