Climbing the mountain together: how Søstrene Grene is embedding decarbonisation into its growing supply chain

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en" data-region="ea" data-version="1.0.9152.23419" > <head> <link rel="preconnect" href="https://assets.maerskline.com" /> <link rel="dns-prefetch" href="https://assets.maerskline.com" /> <title>Climbing the mountain together: how Søstrene Grene is embedding decarbonisation into its growing supply chain | Maersk</title> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="ie=edge"> <meta http-equiv="content-language" content="en"> <meta name="description" content="This leading Danish retailer has ambitious plans. But how do you embed decarbonisation into a growing supply chain? In a multi-pronged approach, a close collaboration with your logistics partners is key. " /> <meta name="robots" content="max-image-preview:large" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Climbing the mountain together: how Søstrene Grene is embedding decarbonisation into its growing supply chain " /> <meta property="og:description" content="This leading Danish retailer has ambitious plans. But how do you embed decarbonisation into a growing supply chain? In a multi-pronged approach, a close collaboration with your logistics partners is key. " /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://www.maersk.com/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/the-background-sostrene-case-study_1024x576_v2.jpg?h=576&w=1025&hash=BE2574AEC1867C1A013F84EE2F81B3BB" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://www.maersk.com/static/e622c16a2d04488d1796395f48d13b19892400114f7597" ></script><script src="https://assets.maerskline.com/scp/visitor-min.js" defer ></script> <link href="https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" rel="canonical" /> <link href="https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" hreflang="en" rel="alternate" /> <link href="https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" hreflang="x-default" rel="alternate" /> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/Assets_sc9/Maersk/favicon.ico?v=1" type="image/x-icon">  <script>dataLayer = [{ 'lang': 'en' }];</script> <script>(function (w, d, s, l, i) { w[l] = w[l] || []; w[l].push({ 'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(), event: 'gtm.js' }); var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j = d.createElement(s), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? '&l=' + l : ''; j.async = true; j.src = '//www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; f.parentNode.insertBefore(j, f); })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-M8MNST');</script>  <link href="/Assets_sc9/Maersk/css/maeu.css?v=1.0.9152.23419.19" rel="stylesheet" /> <script src="/Assets_sc9/Maersk/scripts/main.js?v=1.0.9152.23419.19" defer></script> <script> window.projectServices = { ASSETS_ENV: "prod", brand: "maeu", version: "stable", disableOpacityChange: true }; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://assets.maerskline.com/integrated-global-nav/2/loader.js"></script> </head> <body class="">  <noscript><iframe src="//www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-M8MNST" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>  <header id="ign-header" class="ign-header"></header> <div role="main" id="main"> <div class="page p-page"> <div class="p-page__section theme--light" data-deep-link="BreadcrumbBar" data-r-name="Breadcrumb Bar" data-r-ds="Back And Social Bar"> <div class="p-page__section__outer"> <div class="p-page__section__inner p-page__section__inner--none"> <div class="p-section__breadcrumb p-section__breadcrumb--large "> <ul class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs"> <li class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__item"> <a href="/" title="Home" class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__link"> Home </a> </li> <li class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__item p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__item--more"> <a href="#" title="..." class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__link p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__link--trigger"> ... </a> <ul class="p-section__breadcrumb__menu"> <li class="p-section__breadcrumb__menu__item chain"> <a href="/news" title="" class="p-section__breadcrumb__menu__link"> News </a> </li> <li class="p-section__breadcrumb__menu__item parent"> <a href="/news/category/case-studies" title="" class="p-section__breadcrumb__menu__link"> Case studies </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__item chain"> <a href="/news" title="" class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__link"> News </a> </li> <li class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__item parent"> <a href="/news/category/case-studies" title="" class="p-section__breadcrumb__crumbs__link"> Case studies </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.maersk.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"News","item":"https://www.maersk.com/news"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Case studies","item":"https://www.maersk.com/news/category/case-studies"}]}</script></div> <div class="p-page__section theme--light p-page__section--content--default" data-deep-link="ContentSection" data-r-name="Content Section"> <div class="p-page__section__outer"> <div class="p-page__section__inner "> <div class="p-section__article__meta p-page__section__child" data-deep-link="NewsArticleHeader" data-r-name="News Article Header"> <a href="/news/category/case-studies" class="p-section__article__meta__category p-section__article__meta__child"> Case studies </a> <h1 class="p-section__article__meta__title p-section__article__meta__child font--display-3">Climbing the mountain together: how Søstrene Grene is embedding decarbonisation into its growing supply chain</h1> <div class="p-section__article__meta__date p-section__article__meta__child"> Updated 20 December 2024 </div> <div class="p-section__article__meta__row p-section__article__meta__child"> <div class="tags p-section__article__meta__child"> <div class="tags__wrapper"> <div class="tags__scroll"> <div class="tags__tags"> <a href="/local-information/europe#RelatedNewsCarousel" class="tags__tag tags__tag--action"> Europe </a> <a href="/local-information/europe/denmark#RelatedNewsCarousel" class="tags__tag tags__tag--action"> Denmark </a> <a href="/supply-chain-logistics" class="tags__tag tags__tag--action"> Supply Chain </a> <a href="/supply-chain-logistics/management#RelatedNewsCarousel" class="tags__tag tags__tag--action"> Supply Chain Management </a> <a href="/sustainability/our-esg-priorities/climate-change/decarbonising-logistics" class="tags__tag tags__tag--action"> Decarbonisation </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="dropdown p-section__article__meta__share dropdown--right--tablet" data-toggle="dropdown"> <button class="dropdown__toggle dropdown__toggle--with--icon" type="button" id="dropdownMenuButton" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false"> <span class="dropdown__toggle__label"> Share </span> <div class="icon dropdown__toggle__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewbox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M15 3a2 2 0 1 0 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0-4zm-3 2a3 3 0 1 1 .578 1.77L7.87 9.124a3 3 0 0 1 0 1.752l4.708 2.354a3 3 0 1 1-.448.894L7.422 11.77a3 3 0 1 1 0-3.54l4.708-2.354A2.999 2.999 0 0 1 12 5zM5 8a2 2 0 1 0 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0-4zm10 5a2 2 0 1 0 0 4 2 2 0 0 0 0-4z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></div> </button> <div class="dropdown__menu" aria-labelledby="dropdownMenuButton"> <a href="https://linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.maersk.com%2fnews%2farticles%2f2024%2f05%2f15%2fhow-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" class="dropdown__item dropdown__item--icon" title="Share via linkedin"> LinkedIn </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3a%2f%2fwww.maersk.com%2fnews%2farticles%2f2024%2f05%2f15%2fhow-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" class="dropdown__item dropdown__item--icon" title="Share via facebook"> Facebook </a> <a href="https://x.com/intent/post?text=Climbing+the+mountain+together%3a+how+S%c3%b8strene+Grene+is+embedding+decarbonisation+into+its+growing+supply+chain+%0a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.maersk.com%2fnews%2farticles%2f2024%2f05%2f15%2fhow-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" class="dropdown__item dropdown__item--icon" title="Share via X"> X </a> <a href="https://www.maersk.com/share-via-wechat?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.maersk.com%2fnews%2farticles%2f2024%2f05%2f15%2fhow-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" class="dropdown__item dropdown__item--icon" title="Share via WeChat"> WeChat </a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Shared%20from%20Maersk&body=https%3a%2f%2fwww.maersk.com%2fnews%2farticles%2f2024%2f05%2f15%2fhow-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" class="dropdown__item dropdown__item--icon" title="Share via email"> Email </a> <button class="dropdown__item dropdown__item--icon" data-id="URL copied to clipboard"> Copy link </button> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Climbing the mountain together: how Søstrene Grene is embedding decarbonisation into its growing supply chain","image":["https://www.maersk.com/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/the-background-sostrene-case-study_1024x576_v2.jpg"],"datePublished":"2024-05-15T06:54:00.0000000Z","dateModified":"2024-12-20T06:51:00.0000000Z","author":[{"@type":"Organization","name":"Maersk"}]}</script> </div> <figure class="media-image media-image--16x9 p-section__article__meta__child p-section__article__meta__child--large "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/the-background-sostrene-case-study_1024x576_v2.jpg?w=877&hash=4BE71DFA9908EEA778A519EF0394ABC1" alt="Søstrene Grene logo on a wooden box" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="rich-text p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="RichText" data-r-name="Rich Text" data-r-ds="Rich Text 1"> <p>This leading Danish retailer has ambitious plans. But how do you embed decarbonisation into a growing supply chain? In a multi-pronged approach, a close collaboration with your logistics partners is key.</p> </div><div class="p-section__text-with-media p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="TextWithMedia" data-r-name="Text With Media" data-r-ds="Text With Media 1"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__row"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col p-section__text-with-media__col--media"> <figure class="media-image media-image--16x9 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/the-challenge-sostrene-case-study_1024x576_v3.jpg?w=900&hash=3F158FE3879BCB59C19070C0EAC34406" alt="Shot of a shop" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col"> <div class="rich-text"> <h3>The background</h3> <p>Søstrene Grene is a Danish family-owned retailer that’s known across the world for its one-of-a-kind ambience and unique collection of Scandinavian design, home accessories, furnishings, hobby items, gifts and stationery.</p> <p>Founded in 1973, what started as a single store in Aarhus (Denmark), has grown to become a global brand with more than 278 stores across 16 different markets.</p> <p>The company is now owned and run by the second generation of the Grene family who have plans to more than double the number of stores by 2030.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="rich-text p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="RichText" data-r-name="Rich Text" data-r-ds="Rich Text 2"> <p>With a deep understanding of the responsibility they hold for minimising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its supply chain, decarbonisation is front of mind.</p> <p>This led Søstrene Grene to a challenge: how do you scale your operations while reducing your impact on the climate? As part of this, the family-owned company turned to Maersk to help embed decarbonisation-focused solutions into their rapidly expanding supply chain.</p> </div> <blockquote class="quote quote--with-avatar quote--small p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="Quote" data-r-name="Quote" data-r-ds="Quote 1"> <p class="quote__text"> We needed to work with a transportation partner who has decarbonising high on their agenda, taking concrete actions and having concrete plans to meet the goals and initiatives, and demands from the public, the government and our side. </p> <footer class="quote__author"> <div class="quote__author__avatar"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/claus-tjaerby_100x100.png" alt="Claus Tjærby headshot" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="quote__author__name">Claus Tjærby</div> <div class="quote__author__role">Chief Supply Chain Officer</div> </footer> </blockquote> <div class="p-section__text-with-media p-section__text-with-media--reversed p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="TextWithMedia" data-r-name="Text With Media" data-r-ds="Text With Media 2"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__row"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col p-section__text-with-media__col--media"> <figure class="media-image media-image--16x9 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/the-solution-sostrene-case-study_1024x576_v2.jpg?w=900&hash=82736CCC3BD48B85DAFC1B95DAD30923" alt="Søstrene Grene logo" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col"> <div class="rich-text"> <h3>The challenge</h3> <p>Traditionally, Søstrene Grene has operated with a relatively straightforward supply structure. The majority of its products were shipped via container from manufacturers in Asia to stores in Europe. However, as the business has grown, that simple point-to-point structure has become a spider’s web. </p> <p>Today, items are shipped from all over Asia to locations across Europe. Now, with plans to expand its business to include more than 500 stores by 2027, things are set to become more complex.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="rich-text p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="RichText" data-r-name="Rich Text" data-r-ds="Rich Text 3"> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Meanwhile, ESG has been propelled to the top of the corporate agenda.</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">After taking steps to track its GHG emissions and explore opportunities for reductions, Søstrene Grene realised the scale of the challenge it faced. But as a retailer, they can only directly influence a small portion of their supply chain. </span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">With as much as 98% of their GHG emissions originating from indirect activities of the supply chain - Scope 3 emissions - the company knew they’d need support from partners to make an impact.</span></p> <p><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Maersk, a potential logistics partner, has set its sights on achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2040. This goal prompts the development of new supply chain solutions that can help companies like Søstrene Grene reduce GHG emissions in their own operations. </span></p> </div> <blockquote class="quote quote--with-avatar quote--small p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="Quote" data-r-name="Quote" data-r-ds="Quote 2"> <p class="quote__text"> When we first started to look at decarbonisation it was like gazing up at a huge mountain that seemed impossible to scale. But by measuring our greenhouse gas emissions and embracing initiatives to reduce them, we now see a path up that mountain. </p> <footer class="quote__author"> <div class="quote__author__avatar"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/mikkel-grene_100x100.png" alt="Mikkel Grene Headshot" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="quote__author__name">Mikkel Grene</div> <div class="quote__author__role">Chief Executive Officer at Søstrene Grene</div> </footer> </blockquote> <div class="p-section__text-with-media p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="TextWithMedia" data-r-name="Text With Media" data-r-ds="Text With Media 3"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__row"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col p-section__text-with-media__col--media"> <figure class="media-image media-image--16x9 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/sostrene-grene-case-study-banner_1024x576_v2.jpg?w=900&hash=5C774D22FE93CE9FA33A82602040A265" alt="Mearsk methanol vessel in an ocean" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col"> <div class="rich-text"> <h3>The solution</h3> <p>With direct control over a small portion of its GHG emissions footprint, Søstrene Grene must rely on partners with the relevant level of control and influence to help lower its climate impact.</p> <p>For over two years, Maersk has been one of those partners. Maersk’s ECO Delivery offering enables Søstrene Grene to allocate GHG emission savings to their ocean shipments by using lower GHG emission fuels*.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <blockquote class="quote quote--with-avatar quote--small p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="Quote" data-r-name="Quote" data-r-ds="Quote 3"> <p class="quote__text"> The resilience, stability and flexibility of the supply chain is crucial to us. </p> <footer class="quote__author"> <div class="quote__author__avatar"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/claus-tjaerby_100x100.png" alt="Claus Tjærby headshot" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="quote__author__name">Claus Tjærby</div> <div class="quote__author__role">Chief Supply Chain Officer</div> </footer> </blockquote> <div class="rich-text p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="RichText" data-r-name="Rich Text" data-r-ds="Rich Text 4"> <p>There is an increase in investment when choosing this type of offering but one that Søstrene Grene - determined to make a difference where it matters - was sure it wanted to make.</p> <p>Growing your business without growing GHG emissions can seem like an uphill struggle, but Søstrene Grene are taking a step-by-step approach to the task, driven by the leadership team, to provide the flexibility and scalability they need. To build a resilient supply chain, they have opted to work with Maersk, and are working on a number of initiatives to make a difference – immediately and for the future.</p> <h3>Introducing electric vehicles</h3> <p>It’s not just on the ocean that Maersk is supporting the drive for decarbonising logistics - as part of its pledge to deliver best-in-class supply chain capabilities, Maersk is working to introduce electric-powered vehicles to further reduce GHG emissions from Søstrene Grene’s operations. Offering a new alternative to traditional inland transportation; it’s another example of how these two organisations are working together towards decarbonising global retail logistics.</p> </div><div class="p-section__text-with-media p-section__text-with-media--reversed p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="TextWithMedia" data-r-name="Text With Media" data-r-ds="Text With Media 4"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__row"> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col p-section__text-with-media__col--media"> <figure class="media-image media-image--16x9 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/the-result-sostrene-case-study_1024x576_v2.jpg?w=900&hash=3E3B3C22B6A0BAABB5F6A53ABF2DE57C" alt="Maersk truck driving on a road" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="p-section__text-with-media__col"> <div class="rich-text"> <h3>The result</h3> <p>With such clear ambitions to minimise their greenhouse gas emissions, Søstrene Grene are focused on building an efficient supply chain with careful consideration over the greenhouse gas emissions at each stage and how these could be reduced.</p> <p>Maersk’s commitment to decarbonising global logistics and comprehensive strategy emphasising the importance of decarbonising for them and the partners they work with, helped Søstrene Grene to choose their logistics provider.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="rich-text p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="RichText" data-r-name="Rich Text" data-r-ds="Rich Text 5"> <p>Maersk has been a chosen logistics partner since 2021, happily contributing to Søstrene Grene’s decarbonisation mission, where they are already making waves…</p> <p>To support its efforts to reduce its GHG emissions footprint, the company committed to the Science Based Targets initiative in 2022 and is continually tracking progress against the ambitious targets that Søstrene Grene has set itself. The good news is that progress is already being made as, in 2023, the company reduced GHG emissions in relation to turnover.</p> <p>It’s an achievement that proves that it is possible to expand retail operations while reducing one’s organisational impact on the climate. A significant step as Søstrene Grene and Maersk begin to scale the “mountain” of decarbonisation, together. </p> <h3>ECO Delivery</h3> <p>More responsible shipping choices can help you move closer to achieving your decarbonisation ambitions. Maersk ECO Delivery is an innovative product that offers GHG emissions savings through a value chain decarbonisation allocation method.</p> <p>As shown in Søstrene Grene’s 2023 stats, by shipping 1585 FFEs on ECO Delivery they reduced emissions with 2825 t CO2e (well-to-wheel)**, a reduction in GHG emissions of 85% compared to transportation on conventional fossil fuels over the full life cycle.</p> <h3>A final word</h3> <p>Feeling inspired? Read Søstrene Grene’s leadership team’s final words to others who are looking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions:</p> </div> <blockquote class="quote quote--with-avatar quote--small p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="Quote" data-r-name="Quote" data-r-ds="Quote 4"> <p class="quote__text"> If you haven't started yet then start measuring. Once you start measuring you will open your eyes to where your emissions are and what you can actually do about it. </p> <footer class="quote__author"> <div class="quote__author__avatar"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 "> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/case-studies/images/2024/05/claus-tjaerby_100x100.png" alt="Claus Tjærby headshot" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> </div> <div class="quote__author__name">Claus Tjærby</div> <div class="quote__author__role">Chief Supply Chain Officer</div> </footer> </blockquote> <div class="p-section__heading p-page__section__child p-section__heading--left " data-deep-link="SectionHeader" data-r-name="Section Header" data-r-ds="Section Header 1"> <div class="p-section__heading__content"> <div class="heading "> <h3 class="font--display-2"> Get more information on how your company can reduce its supply chain greenhouse gas emissions  </h3> </div> </div> <div class="button-group "> <a class="button button-group__button button--secondary" id="d0a800f740d348ac824020f24cf1adfe-button1" data-action="primary" title="Learn more" data-action-tag="ga-learn-more | https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" href="/transportation-services/eco-delivery">Learn more</a> </div> </div> <div class="rich-text p-page__section__child " data-deep-link="RichText" data-r-name="Rich Text" data-r-ds="Rich Text 6"> <hr> <p>*<em>Maersk defines reduced / lower GHG emissions fuels as fuels with at least 65% reductions in GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis compared to fossil of 94 g CO2e/MJ</em></p> <p>**<em>Carbon emissions savings calculations are based on Round Table for Sustainable green fuels (RSB) methodology and are independently audited according to ISAE 3410 – Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements. The CO2e emissions for transporting containers are calculated based on the Clean Cargo methodology.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="p-page__section theme--light " data-deep-link="RelatedNewsCarousel" data-r-name="Related News Carousel"> <div class="p-page__section__outer"> <div class="p-page__section__inner "> <div class="p-section__related-articles "> <div class="p-section__related-articles__header"> <h2 class="font--display-2 p-section__related-articles__title"> Related articles </h2> <a href="/news/filter?matchAll=false&category=Case%20studies&tag=Europe,Denmark,Supply%20Chain,Supply%20Chain%20Management,Decarbonisation" class="button p-section__news__more-news button--tertiary"> See all news </a> </div> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slides"> <div class="carousel carousel--3 carousel--active carousel--hint" data-toggle="carousel-related-articles" data-max="3"> <button class="carousel__nav carousel__nav--previous" tabindex="-1"> Previous <div class="icon carousel__nav__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewbox="0 0 24 24"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.336 10.977l4.332-3.851.664.747L6 11.724V12h13v1H6v.275l4.332 3.851-.664.747-4.332-3.85A1 1 0 0 1 5 13.275v-1.55a1 1 0 0 1 .336-.748z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></div> </button> <button class="carousel__nav carousel__nav--next" tabindex="-1"> Next <div class="icon carousel__nav__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewbox="0 0 24 24"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M18 11.724l-4.332-3.85.664-.748 4.332 3.85a1 1 0 0 1 .336.748v1.551a1 1 0 0 1-.336.748l-4.332 3.85-.664-.747L18 13.276V13H5v-1h13v-.276z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></div> </button> <div class="carousel__slides"> <div class="carousel__mask carousel__mask--left"></div> <div class="carousel__mask carousel__mask--right"></div> <div class="carousel__runner"> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/rate-announcements" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Rate announcements </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/25/peak-season-surcharge-argentina-bahrain" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Peak Season Surcharge To Gambia" truncate=""> Peak Season Surcharge To Gambia </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/25/peak-season-surcharge-argentina-bahrain" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 25 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/news" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> News </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/21/harvest-targeted-growth" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Harvest targeted growth for your agrochem business" truncate=""> Harvest targeted growth for your agrochem business </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/21/harvest-targeted-growth" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 24 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/press-releases" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Press releases </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/14/maersk-castlery-forge-on-freight-integrated-logistics-services" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Maersk and Castlery forge partnership on freight and integrated logistics services for 10 years, supporting Castlery’s global growth plans" truncate=""> Maersk and Castlery forge partnership on freight and integrated logistics services for 10 years, supporting Castlery’s global growth plans </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/14/maersk-castlery-forge-on-freight-integrated-logistics-services" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 14 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/rate-announcements" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Rate announcements </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/13/rate-announcement-far-east-to-north-europe-mediterranean" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Rate Announcement – Far East to North Europe & Mediterranean" truncate=""> Rate Announcement – Far East to North Europe & Mediterranean </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/13/rate-announcement-far-east-to-north-europe-mediterranean" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 13 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/news" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> News </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/13/europe-market-update-february" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Maersk Europe Market Update - February 2025" truncate=""> Maersk Europe Market Update - February 2025 </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/13/europe-market-update-february" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 13 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/advisories" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Advisories </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/12/transport-document-issuance-service-bli" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Transport document issuance service (BLI)" truncate=""> Transport document issuance service (BLI) </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/12/transport-document-issuance-service-bli" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 12 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/advisories" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Advisories </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/11/navigating-changes-strategies-for-mitigating-impact-on-your-supply-chain" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title=" Navigating Tariff Changes - Strategies for Mitigating Impact on Your Supply Chain" truncate=""> Navigating Tariff Changes - Strategies for Mitigating Impact on Your Supply Chain </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/11/navigating-changes-strategies-for-mitigating-impact-on-your-supply-chain" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 11 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/advisories" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Advisories </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/11/middle-east-to-europe-services" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Middle East to Europe Services - ME2, Service change announcement" truncate=""> Middle East to Europe Services - ME2, Service change announcement </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/11/middle-east-to-europe-services" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 11 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/advisories" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Advisories </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/11/slow-operations-at-hutchinson-port-delta-in-rotterdam" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Slow Operations at Hutchinson Port Delta II in Rotterdam" truncate=""> Slow Operations at Hutchinson Port Delta II in Rotterdam </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/11/slow-operations-at-hutchinson-port-delta-in-rotterdam" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 11 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/news" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> News </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/10/north-america-market-update-january" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Maersk North America Market Update — January Highlights 2025" truncate=""> Maersk North America Market Update — January Highlights 2025 </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/10/north-america-market-update-january" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 10 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/rate-announcements" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Rate announcements </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/05/avantida-fee-change-poland" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Avantida Fee Change – Poland" truncate=""> Avantida Fee Change – Poland </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/05/avantida-fee-change-poland" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 05 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__slide"> <div class="p-section__related-articles__slide"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser"> <div class="p-section__news__teaser__content"> <a href="/news/category/advisories" class="p-section__news__teaser__category p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> Advisories </a> <a href="/news/articles/2025/02/07/global-supply-chain" class="font--display-1 p-section__news__teaser__title p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> <span class="p-section__news__teaser__title__line" title="Global tariffs impacting supply chains" truncate=""> Global tariffs impacting supply chains </span> </a> <div href="/news/articles/2025/02/07/global-supply-chain" class="p-section__news__teaser__timestamp p-section__news__teaser__content__child"> 05 Feb 2025 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="carousel__pager"></div> <div class="carousel__progress"><div class="carousel__progress__bar"></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="p-page__section theme--light no-print" data-deep-link="ThreeActionCardsContainer" data-r-name="Three Action Cards Container" data-r-ds="Three Action Cards Container - Shared"> <div class="p-page__section__outer"> <div class="p-page__section__inner "> <div class="p-section__heading p-page__section__child p-section__heading--left "> <div class="p-section__heading__content"> <div class="heading "> <h3 class="font--display-3"> Anything you need, we’re here to help </h3> </div> </div> </div> <div class="p-section__action-cards p-section__action-cards--3 p-page__section__child"> <div class="p-section__action-cards__row"> <div class="action-card action-card--with--icon" data-deep-link="TextandButtonsActionCard" data-r-name="Text and Buttons Action Card" data-r-ds="Action Card Text Solutions"> <div class="action-card__border"> <div class="action-card__spacer"> <div class="action-card__copy"> <div class="action-card__title"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 action-card__title__icon"> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/shared-files/icons/positive/action-cards/solutions_pictogram.svg?w=1000&hash=09B49BA783E97D02C844292302BA7DC4" alt="Solutions" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> <h3 class="action-card__title__text"> Logistics services </h3> </div> <div class="rich-text action-card__rich-text"> We meet customer needs from one end of the supply chain to the other. </div> </div> <div class="action-card__trigger"> <div class="button-group "> <a class="button button-group__button button--primary" id="95dbba8edc4f4ad3b418b47d954affdb-button1" data-action="primary" title="our solutions" data-action-tag="ga-solutions | https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" href="/logistics-solutions">Solutions</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="action-card action-card--with--icon" data-deep-link="TextandButtonsActionCard" data-r-name="Text and Buttons Action Card" data-r-ds="Action Card Text Contact"> <div class="action-card__border"> <div class="action-card__spacer"> <div class="action-card__copy"> <div class="action-card__title"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 action-card__title__icon"> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/shared-files/icons/positive/action-cards/headset_pictogram_v1.svg?w=1000&hash=BB2148DD68A9739B6A6A0399FE37604A" alt="Headset" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> <h3 class="action-card__title__text"> Contact us </h3> </div> <div class="rich-text action-card__rich-text"> Our dedicated team of experts are here for you. </div> </div> <div class="action-card__trigger"> <div class="button-group "> <a class="button button-group__button button--primary" id="eb867a39e1744e7980c74417dcc63766-button1" data-action="primary" title="Contact us" data-action-tag="ga-contact-us | https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" href="/contact/">Contact us</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="action-card action-card--with--icon" data-deep-link="TextandButtonsActionCard" data-r-name="Text and Buttons Action Card" data-r-ds="Action Card Text Ready to ship"> <div class="action-card__border"> <div class="action-card__spacer"> <div class="action-card__copy"> <div class="action-card__title"> <figure class="media-image media-image--1x1 action-card__title__icon"> <div class="media-image__placeholder"> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="/~/media_sc9/maersk/shared-files/icons/positive/action-cards/find-prices_pictogram_v2.svg?w=1000&hash=DA2C47934277A60E94582047D8D5506B" alt="Find Prices" class="media-image__asset"> </div> </figure> <h3 class="action-card__title__text"> Ready to ship? </h3> </div> <div class="rich-text action-card__rich-text"> Look up rates for new shipments and inland tariffs. </div> </div> <div class="action-card__trigger"> <div class="button-group "> <a class="button button-group__button button--primary" id="20748e5cf4d240bfb14139d44fd40a7c-button1" data-action="primary" title="Find a price" data-action-tag="ga-find-a-price | https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" href="/prices-and-quotes">Find a price</a><a class="button button-group__button button--tertiary" id="20748e5cf4d240bfb14139d44fd40a7c-button2" data-action="secondary" title="Book now" data-action-tag="ga-book-now | https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2024/05/15/how-sostrene-grene-embedding-decarbonisation-into-growing-supply-chain" href="/booking/new">Book now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="exit theme--light exit--with--media " data-options="%7b%22max%22%3a3%2c%22key%22%3a%22Newsletter%22%2c%22flagCheckActive%22%3atrue%2c%22flagCheck%22%3a%22%5bscp%5dnewsletter%22%2c%22desktopTimeoutActive%22%3atrue%2c%22desktopTimeout%22%3a%2260%22%2c%22desktopBoundsActive%22%3atrue%2c%22desktopBounds%22%3a%221%22%2c%22desktopBlurActive%22%3atrue%2c%22desktopBlur%22%3a%222%22%2c%22desktopBackActive%22%3afalse%2c%22mobileTimeoutActive%22%3atrue%2c%22mobileTimeout%22%3a%2260%22%2c%22mobileBlurActive%22%3atrue%2c%22mobileBlur%22%3a%221%22%2c%22mobileBackActive%22%3atrue%7d" data-deep-link="ExitIntentNewsletter" data-r-name="ExitIntentNewsletter" data-r-ds="Newsletter"> <div class="exit__mask"></div> <div class="exit__window"> <div class="exit__media" style="background-image: url(/~/media_sc9/maersk/news/newsletter-signup_1280x853.jpg?h=853&w=1280&hash=1D8857F8588D08A87A21130519FCA331)"></div> <div class="exit__content"> <button class="exit__close"> <div class="icon exit__close__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewbox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M10 9.293l3.646-3.647.708.708L10.707 10l3.647 3.646-.707.708L10 10.707l-3.646 3.647-.708-.707L9.293 10 5.646 6.354l.708-.708L10 9.293z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></div> </button> <div class="exit__form__stage--1"> <div class="exit__subtitle">Stay informed</div> <div class="exit__title font--display-2">Sign up for news and insights</div> <div class="exit__text">Stay ahead of the curve with valuable supply chain trends sent directly to your inbox</div> <form target="_self" action="https://api.maersk.com/cms-forms/newsletter?carrierCode=MAEU" class="form no-validation" autocomplete="off" method="post" async="" smart="" novalidate=""> <input name="FormId" value="{2F684BF2-F2CF-40B4-B3C3-FDE9DAD571FF}" hidden=""> <input name="PageId" value="{70C2DBA2-B3F8-485E-BA75-8AE859FA02EE}" hidden=""> <input name="VisitorGuid" value="" hidden=""> <input name="TermsAccepted" type="checkbox" hidden="" checked=""> <fieldset class="form-fieldset"> <div class="form-input"> <input type="email" placeholder="Enter an email" class="form-input__field" id="fld-email-exit" name="Email" autocorrect="off" autocapitalize="off" spellcheck="false" autofill="off" autocomplete="off" required=""> </div> <label class="form-label form-label--error" for="fld-email-exit" id="fld-email-exit_error"> This requires a valid email </label> </fieldset> <fieldset class="form-fieldset"> <button type="submit" class="button button--secondary button--block"> Submit </button> <button class="exit__cancel" type="button">Maybe later</button> </fieldset> <input type="text" name="EmailAddr" value="" maxlength="100" no-validate="" autocomplete="off" style="display:none"> </form> <div class="exit__info"> <p>By submitting this form, I agree to receive logistics related news and marketing updates from A. P. Moller-Maersk and its <a href="https://investor.maersk.com/financial-reports">affiliated companies</a> via e-mail. I understand that I can opt out of such Maersk communications at any time. To see how we process your personal data, please see our <a href="https://terms.maersk.com/privacy">Privacy Notification</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="exit__form__stage--2"> <div class="exit__title font--display-2">Thank you for signing up</div> <div class="exit__text">You have now signed up for newsletters. You will shortly receive an email which will explain how to set your newsletter preferences.</div> <div class="exit__success"> Subscribed <div class="icon exit__success__icon" aria-hidden="true"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewbox="0 0 20 20"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M15.927 5.76l-5.354 8.761A1 1 0 0 1 9.72 15H8.245a1 1 0 0 1-.79-.386l-3.35-4.307.79-.614L8.245 14H9.72l5.353-8.76.854.52z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></div> </div> <div class="exit__info"> You can unsubscribe anytime. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="/FJW22XyxQ8AWPR4tYKP-/Ou8wzpVuafLDh5/IQI5JQ/ehY2/Fg9uBQEC"></script></body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Climbing the mountain together: how Søstrene Grene is embedding decarbonisation into its growing supply chain | Maersk