AtoB@C Shipping's parent company ESL Shipping has published its Sustainability Report 2025, covering the company’s environmental, social and governance performance for the calendar year 2025.
During the year, ESL Shipping reached a key milestone as its near‑ and long‑term climate targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets are aligned with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement. ESL Shipping is committed to reducing well‑to‑wake greenhouse gas emissions per ton‑nautical mile by 59.6% by 2030 from a 2023 baseline and to achieving net‑zero operations by 2040.
In 2025, absolute well‑to‑wake greenhouse gas emissions decreased year‑on‑year, supported by fleet renewal, operational efficiency measures and increased use of renewable fuels. Fleet renewal progressed in both business segments, with six low‑emission vessels added during the year and Green Handy newbuilding program advancing as planned.
“Sustainability for us is much broader than emissions alone. Safety, people, and responsible business practices are all fundamental for sustainable maritime operations today and in the future", says Mikki Koskinen, Managing Director of ESL Shipping.
"Recent geopolitical events have highlighted that dependence on fossil fuels costs us and society too much. Being a leader in sustainable shipping and alternative fuels gives us the competitive edge needed and safeguards our future profitability”, Koskinen continues.
ESL Shipping maintained a strong focus on safety and achieved ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certification for its Finnish operations, while continuing to develop its safety culture. Governance practices were further strengthened through supplier assessments, vessel audits, human rights due diligence, and enhanced compliance and cybersecurity management.
You can access the latest report by clicking the link below:
For more information, please contact:
Mikki Koskinen
Managing Director, ESL Shipping Ltd
Chairman of the Board, AtoB@C Shipping AB
mob. +358 50 351 7791, firstname.lastname@eslshipping.com
About AtoB@C Shipping
AtoB@C Shipping is an innovative shortsea operator transporting bulk and breakbulk cargoes for industrial clients. Our success is based on operational excellence and long-term client contracts which form the backbone of our operations. We operate a fleet of modern, well-maintained, multipurpose vessels in 4,000-6,000 dwt segments. Our whole fleet is ice-classed, ensuring our ability to secure product and raw material transportation for our industrial clients all year round, even in difficult weather conditions. AtoB@C Shipping was founded in 2000 and has been part of ESL Shipping since 2018. Together, the group has around 40 vessels with cargo capacities ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt.
About ESL Shipping
ESL Shipping is the leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic region. ESL Shipping’s competitive edge is based on its ability to responsibly secure product and raw material transportation for industries and energy production all year round, even in difficult weather conditions. The shipping company loads and unloads large ocean liners at sea as a special service. ESL Shipping Ltd has been in business for over 75 years and is a subsidiary of Aspo Plc. The combined fleet of ESL Shipping and AtoB@C Shipping consists of around 40 vessels with cargo capacity ranging from 4,000 to 25,000 dwt.