Gearbulk Integrated Report 2023 - Report - Page 34
GEARBULK
REFLECTIONS FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
DEMONSTRATED
COMMITMENT
I am pleased to present our annual Integrated Report, summarising our achievements, challenges, and commitment to
responsible business practices. As we re昀氀ect on the past
year, I would like to share the following highlights:
Financial resilience in volatile markets
ESG impact management
We were able to maintain pro昀椀tability and growth
ESG factors are integral to our journey, as is our
amidst volatile markets. This was enabled by good
commitment to managing our impact on society
strategic planning, risk management, the dedication
and the planet as a whole. We remain proactive in
of our organisations as well as by agility and ability
addressing ESG challenges, from reducing emis-
to adapt to turbulent times.
sions and conserving resources to promoting
workplace safety and diversity. Our ESG objectives
Enhanced governance practices
are fundamental in creating value for stakeholders
Transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct
and ensure that the company remains sustainable
are fundamental to our operations. In the past
on all levels.
year, we intensi昀椀ed our e昀昀orts to improve governance at all levels. We enhanced our board over-
Acquisitions and 昀氀eet expansion
sight mechanisms and have actively engaged with
Beyond financial metrics, acquisitions have
stakeholders to demonstrate our view that govern-
been integral to our growth; by expanding
ance extends beyond compliance - because we
our fleet, we have enhanced our capacity,
are committed to doing what is right.
enabling us to serve our clients more e昀昀ectively.
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