Alkagesta 2021 Sustainability Report highlights Alkagesta’s strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, ethical business conduct, and sustainable growth aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Governance and Ethics

Alkagesta operates under a robust governance structure led by the CEO and Management Board supported by dedicated committees for Audit, ESG and Compliance, Risk, Finance and Investment, Trading and Business Development. The company prioritizes integrity, transparency, and accountability in all operations. Comprehensive compliance programs are in place, including Know Your Customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and sanctions policies. Employees receive continuous training to uphold the company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and to ensure zero tolerance for non-compliance.

Environmental Responsibility

Alkagesta recognizes its responsibility to protect the planet and integrate sustainability across all operations. The company’s environmental initiatives focus on pollution prevention, waste reduction, and carbon emission control, as well as company-wide programs for waste sorting, paper use reduction, and environmental awareness training
Key goals for 2022 include:

  • Zero prosecutions by environmental authorities
  • Active participation in carbon trading to offset emissions
  • Over 90% of chartered vessels covered by liability insurance
  • Investment in green projects
  • Raising awareness of the team and impacted communities in locations where work on environmental topics

These initiatives align with UN SDG 7 (Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Social Commitment

Alkagesta believes that sustainable business growth is inseparable from social equity and human rights. The company ensures 100% employee training on human rights, enforces zero discrimination and zero child or forced labor, and supports community empowerment projects through the Alkagesta Foundation.
Community initiatives include:

  • Educational programs and training sessions in schools and universities
  • Beach and forest clean-up campaigns
  • Support for women’s empowerment, inclusive economic growth, and global hunger reduction

ESG Integration and Monitoring

The Alkagesta ESG Framework guides all business decisions, embedding sustainability in risk management, supplier selection, and investment processes. Performance is tracked through defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across environment, safety, human rights, and community impact, reported directly to the ESG Committee and CEO.

Alkagesta’s 2021 Sustainability Report reflects its mission to be a transparent, ethical, and environmentally conscious global trading company, building a sustainable future through responsible leadership and strategic ESG integration.

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