Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. - Experts & Thought Leaders

Tokyo – Leading Classification Society, ClassNK granted the Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification to Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement ‘Provider Certification’, which supports innovative initiatives, to companies and organisations. As companies pursue ESG-oriented management and SDGs, ClassNK conducts third-party certification on the initiatives to transform their own business methods and organisations to establish a sustainable and competitive business. ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement ‘Provider Certification’ There are three categories of certification available to companies, according to their innovation activity stage: Class C (Concept: Organisational policy and system in place for innovation) Class D (Development: Specific innovation activities being carried out) Class S (Sustainable Implementation: Sustainable innovation with results implemented in the business) Yusen Logistics' net-zero emissions 2050 goal Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. has set a group goal of achieving net-zero emissions for all services by 2050 Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. has set a group goal of achieving net-zero emissions for all services by 2050, in order to realise sustainable growth and development for all stakeholders.  As an interim goal, it aims to start providing net-zero emission services by 2030, which covers the entire supply chain of customers including logistics by building solutions using digital technology. ‘Corporate Sustainability Group’ The company has established the ‘Corporate Sustainability Group’ to comprehensively consider and visualise the best balance between the logistics business and social issues faced by customers and provide optimal solutions. ClassNK carried out the review focusing on their policy, planning, and organisation to achieve sustainable growth of their group and stakeholders, then issued the Class C Innovation Endorsement Certificate for Providers, as their organisational structure was found to meet the requirements of the Class C stage. Class NK supports innovative technologies and initiatives ClassNK will further promote its Innovation Endorsement for Ships, Products & Solutions, and Providers, and strive to support innovative technologies and initiatives.