Our sustainability strategy

With our focus on Affordable and Clean Energy, Gender Equality and Reduced inequalities, we aim to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable future within the maritime industry. We are working to actively stimulate the use of clean energy sources and to continually improve energy efficiency on shore and at sea. We also want to overcome barriers preventing talented people from getting on in shipping, and to become an attractive, safe and inclusive workplace for all.

In the other three focus areas, we aim to minimise our negative impact and improve our operations step by step.

A sustainable journey 2021/22

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Our focus areas

Our commitment to sustainability centers around six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Affordable and clean energy

We will work to continually improve energy efficiency on shore and at sea and actively stimulate the use of clean energy sources.

Gender equality

We continue to create opportunities for greater gender equality in the maritime industry, supporting women to access leadership roles across all areas of our business.

Good health and well-being

We are committed to the safety of our people and our customers, and work hard to promote the health and well-being of everyone in our ports, on our vessels, and in our offices.

Responsible consumption and production

Stena Line aims to reduce waste and increase recycling, while driving responsible procurement that’s based on care for resources.

Life below water

As a shipping company, we rely on the oceans and are committed to minimising our impact on marine life.

Reduced inequalities

We will strive to become an attractive, safe and inclusive employer for all so that everyone can thrive.

2021 highlights

100%

renewable electricity used in our shore operation

-11%

decrease in carbon emissions per tonne-nautical mile

30%

female leaders in our Group management team

Sustainable stories

Sustainability

2021/22: Driving forward a sustainable future

In 2021, we continued our journey towards our vision of connecting Europe for a sustainable future. Against the background of the pandemic, we kept vital transport links open across Europe, carrying 2.2 million freight units and 3.1 million guests, while keeping our passengers and employees safe. We also maintained our focus on our road map towards a net-zero future, and set out our ambition to lead the transformation in the shipping industry to becoming a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Sustainability

Stena Germanica refuels with recycled methanol from residual steel gases

In 2015 Stena Line made history by converting one of the largest RoPax ferries in the world, the 240-meter Stena Germanica, to become the world’s first methanol powered RoPax ferry. In 2021 we take the next step on our sustainable journey by refueling the vessel with methanol recycled from residual steel gases.

Sustainability

Cut CO2 by 30 % by 2030 – is it possible?

Within nine years, Stena Line will be well on its way to carbon neutrality. By 2030, the leading ferry operator plans to have reduced its total CO2 emissions by 30 percent.

Sustainability

From vision to vessel – Stena Line plans to launch fossil free ships before 2030

Ferry company Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery powered vessels on the route between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn in Denmark no later than 2030. This was announced by Stena Lines CEO Niclas Mårtensson during a press conference about the industry collaboration project Tranzero Initiative, in Gothenburg on Thursday 4 February.

Company news

Stena Line aims to become the most diverse shipping company in the world

The Swedish ferry company has increased the number of female managers it employs by an impressive 42% in only 5 years and has the ambitious target of ensuring they account for 30% of all management by the end of next year.

Sustainability

Quayside Powerbanks – The Next Step in the Electrification of Shipping

Stena is now taking the next step in shipping electrification by developing a solution to use recycled batteries in charging stations at ports.

Sustainability

AI assisted vessels

Stena Line is using artificial intelligence to support our captains and officers to save fuel.

Sustainability

Our sustainable journey continues

Stena Line aims to be a leader in sustainable shipping. And even though the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world around us, we keep the vital supply lines open in Europe, and - more than ever - fulfilled our vision “Connecting Europe for a Sustainable Future”.

Sustainability

Battery power, a game changer for short sea shipping

The automotive industry is being revolutionized by electric engines... so why not dare to take shipping to the next level?

Sustainability

Breakthrough for eco-labeled products

In cooperation with suppliers, we have substituted chemicals less hazardous products.

Sustainability

Closing the loop

In 2018 we launched a new procedure for ships equipped with scrubbers.

Sustainability

Connecting to renewable energy

The target is to reduce CO2 emissions with close to 14,000 tonnes/year.

Sustainability

Food for the win

A new food waste reduction system being tested on Stena Saga is aiming to reduce both food waste and food purchasing costs by 15%.

Sustainability

Ocean friendly paint on trial

Our next-generation ferry Stena Estrid will be the first to test an anti-fouling paint.

Company news

Stena Line join forces with transport giants to make Scandinavia’s largest port fossil-free

In an effort to speed up the transition to fossil-free fuels in the transport sector, Stena Line, Volvo Group, Scania and the Port of Gothenburg have joined forces to bring about a significant reduction in carbon emissions linked to the largest port in the Scandinavia. The aim is to cut emissions by 70 per cent by 2030.

Company news

Stena Line with shore power supply in Kiel

This week's inauguration of the spectacular façade of the new shore power facility in makes it official: Stena Line now powers 14 vessels at seven terminals with on-shore electricity during port stay, thus decreasing the exhaust of emissions in Kiel. The measure leads to savings of 900t of fuel and 2,700t CO2 per year.

Sustainability

Successful health project

A collaborative effort on Stena Justlandica's mess improved health and working environment.

Women in maritime

Did you know that only 2 % of all people working within shipping are women? At the same time studies show that gender equal companies make more money, is better at keeping talent and show more innovation and creativity.

Reviews, policies and certifications

We recognise our responsibility to be accountable to all of our stakeholders, this involves regular and open reviewing of our sustainability initiatives.

A sustainable journey

At Stena Line, there are lots of big and little things we do every year as we work towards our vision of connecting Europe for a sustainable future.

A sustainable journey 2021/22

Our focus areas

Our commitment to sustainability centers around six of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Affordable and clean energy

Gender equality

Good health and well-being

Responsible consumption and production

Life below water

Reduced inequalities

2021 highlights

Sustainable stories

2021/22: Driving forward a sustainable future

Stena Germanica refuels with recycled methanol from residual steel gases

Cut CO2 by 30 % by 2030 – is it possible?

From vision to vessel – Stena Line plans to launch fossil free ships before 2030

Stena Line aims to become the most diverse shipping company in the world

Quayside Powerbanks – The Next Step in the Electrification of Shipping

AI assisted vessels

Our sustainable journey continues

Battery power, a game changer for short sea shipping

Breakthrough for eco-labeled products

Closing the loop

Connecting to renewable energy

Food for the win

Ocean friendly paint on trial

Stena Line join forces with transport giants to make Scandinavia’s largest port fossil-free

Stena Line with shore power supply in Kiel

Successful health project

Women in maritime

Reviews, policies and certifications

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