The Environmental category highlights companies that are undertaking projects that reduce their impact on the natural environment or contribute to its general health.

With the effects of climate change becoming ever more obvious, corporations have a responsibility to update and change their practices to prevent further damage being caused.

This category includes any projects that have led or will lead to a significant reduction in a company’s environmental impact and carbon footprint.

Project Examples

  • Advanced hull optimization
  • Advanced recycling programs
  • AI-powered route planning
  • Air lubrication systems
  • Alternative fuels implementation (LNG, biofuels)
  • Ballast water treatment innovations
  • Biofouling-resistant hull coatings
  • Carbon capture and storage solutions
  • Carbon offset programs
  • Circular economy waste strategies
  • Digital fleet management solutions
  • Digital twin implementation
  • Energy-efficient propulsion systems
  • Environmental training initiatives
  • Fleet modernization initiatives
  • Green certification programs
  • Green data centers for maritime operations
  • Green vessel design and development
  • Hybrid power management systems
  • Marine ecosystem preservation initiatives
  • Marine habitat restoration projects
  • Marine plastic collection systems
  • Operational efficiency improvements
  • Plastic-free onboard services
  • Port decarbonization projects
  • Real-time carbon tracking and emission reporting platforms
  • Real-time environmental impact analytics
  • Shore power connection systems
  • Smart ship technologies for energy optimization
  • Solar panel installations on vessels
  • Sustainable ship recycling practices
  • Sustainable supply chain practices
  • Sustainable water use strategies
  • Underwater noise reduction solutions
  • Vessel optimization systems
  • Water conservation and management
  • Wave energy harvesting solutions
  • Weather routing technology
  • Wildlife protection measures
  • Wind-assisted propulsion systems
  • Zero-emission vessel conversion projects (hydrogen, electric, ammonia)

Submitting case studies

All companies and institutions are encouraged to submit evidence to the rankings research by sending case studies directly to Tina Ross at tina.ross@globaldata.com. Case studies should encompass any projects, deals, or news related to the company within the 12 months preceding our submission deadline.

For each case study you should explain the following details of the project:

  • Aims
  • Challenges
  • Process
  • Key personnel
  • Innovative or novel elements
  • Outcome (including effect on your business)

Case studies will be taken into consideration for all relevant ranking categories.

Submitting your case studies is the best way to ensure that we are aware of the innovative and outstanding work you are doing so you get the credit you deserve.