From left: Øistein Jensen of Odfjell, Rasmus Schmidt of SeaSourcing, Peter Schellenberger of Novamaxis, Rick Ackermann of BW LPG, and Jake Bristow of Achilles. Photo: Achilles
The meeting brought together representatives from Stolt-Nielsen, BW LPG, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, SeaSourcing (a joint venture of Anglo-Eastern and Seaspan), and Odfjell to share insights on non-financial reporting and adapting to evolving global regulations. The group focused on practical approaches to compliance with European standards and industry-wide expectations around ESG data, governance, and sustainability.
“Our involvement aligns with Odfjell’s commitment to advancing sustainable practices across the maritime industry. Through industry collaboration and sharing our insights, we aim to shape a more transparent and responsible supply chain, supporting the industry’s collective journey towards greater sustainability and compliance with evolving regulations.”
– Øistein Jensen, Chief Sustainability Officer
Odfjell became a member of the UK-run Achilles Maritime Network in 2023. The network now represents over 1,500 ships and serves as a key resource for managing supply chain risk, streamlining ESG data collection, and reducing duplication across clients.
Achilles CEO Paul Stanley described the advisory group as a “powerful platform” for shaping scalable solutions that help the entire sector operate more efficiently and responsibly. BW LPG’s Head of Procurement, Rick Ackermann, echoed this view, calling procurement a strategic lever for sustainability.
As regulatory and stakeholder demands grow, the Achilles network offers a shared solution for verifying, validating, and reporting ESG-related information, supporting companies like Odfjell in building resilient, transparent operations that meet current and future requirements.
