What inspections tell us about ESG in practice

Captain John Nicholson, of Idwal, discusses the challenges of putting political concepts into practice, particularly in the complex marine environment

The maritime industry is undergoing a transformation propelled by regulation, market pressure, investor expectations and climate urgency. Companies are particularly aware of their ESG (environmental, social and governance) obligations and this focus on environmental practices has sharpened as the IMO's Net-Zero Framework gets closer to reality.