The MACN
is a global business network dedicated to freeing the maritime industry of
corruption and enabling fair trade harmonisation across the world’s
jurisdictions.
Established
in 2011 by a small group of maritime companies, MACN’s membership has grown to
over 190 companies worldwide and is one of the pre-eminent examples of
collective action to tackle corruption in the shipping industry.
Felix
Schoeller, director of AAL and Member of its Sustainability Committee,
commented, "Good governance is critical to AAL’s corporate ethics, and we
are doing whatever we can to harmonise the strictest Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) standards across our operations and global network. In this
regard, joining the MACN was a fundamental requirement in protecting the
interest of our customers and supply chain partners, no matter where in the
world they operate. Also Read - Red Sea
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to being an active member of this organisation. The MACN is incredibly
proactive in raising standards amongst its membership to help fight corruption,
but also in harnessing its collective power to lobby for change and fair-trade
principles." Cecilia Muller Torbrand, CEO of the MACN, added, “We are
delighted to welcome AAL Shipping to the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network and
are looking forward to its active engagement in the Network.” As part of its
advocacy for sustainable practices, good corporate governance, and in the
protection of its global partners, AAL
has also taken a strong position on international sanctions adherence and the
harmonization of ethical business conduct across its entire operational
network. AAL was also the first multipurpose project heavy lift carrier to
calculate and employ measures ahead of the January 1st 2024 launch of the
European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EUETS).