“International shipping carries more than 80% of global trade. MacGregor’s sustainable maritime cargo and load handling portfolio optimises safety, reliability, and environmental integrity to drive operational efficiency. We partner with our customers to accelerate the decarbonization of the global shipping industry.”
— Jane Chen, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Head of China
MacGregor’s climate goals
As the leading provider of maritime cargo and load handling solutions, MacGregor is committed to providing its share for the decarbonisation of the industry pursuing science-based measures to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
MacGregor is offering a portfolio of sustainable products and services that help customers enhance their environmental performance and optimize safety and efficiency of cargo flows and port turn-around times.
46% Less Carbon Emissions: MacGregor’s First Steel Ramp Built with EAF Recycled Steel
MacGregor has been designing and delivering custom-built linkspans and shore ramps for RoRo ports for over five decades. Now, we are taking our proven port access solution into a new era of sustainability.
MacGregor Carbon Calculator wins 2025 GREEN4SEA Sustainability Award
MacGregor won the GREEN4SEA Sustainability Award 2025, in recognition of the contribution its digital Carbon Calculator tool makes to maritime decarbonisation.
Driving Sustainability through Data - Carbon Footprint Declarations
Data plays a crucial role on MacGregor’s sustainability roadmap. We leverage Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to gain insight into the environmental impact of our products throughout their entire lifecycle.
MacGregor GravityVibeTM unlocks more flexible and efficient bulk-cargo handling
MacGregor’s new gravity self-unloading system eases the discharge of coarse materials from cargo holds, allowing bulk carriers to transport a wider variety of materials in greater volume.
MacGregor Horizon gangway sets new standards in offshore transfer operations
Offshore wind service provider IWS has significantly improved productivity across its CSOV fleet thanks to the unparalleled performance of MacGregor’s Horizon walk-to-work gangway
Cargo Boost – Increasing cargo carrying capacity by up to 15%
MacGregor Cargo Boost is a Cargo System Modification developed for shipowners, operators, and fleet managers, which enables you to maximise your earning potential while maintaining full safety compliance.
ESG Reporting
MacGregor as a standalone company conducted its very first Double Materiality Assessment during 2025 and is publishing its voluntary Sustainability Statement in alignment with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
MacGregor, according to the latest regulatory developments, will be required to publish its first mandatory Sustainability Statement for the financial year 2027.
We have assessed environmental, social and governance impacts, risks and opportunities.
Human Rights
MacGregor is committed to respecting human rights within its operations and value chain, including complying with national and international laws and regulations. We recognise that MacGregor’s business may be linked to an elevated risk of modern slavery in the value chain, especially in the supply chain, and we are committed to actively mitigating such risks and addressing any potential incidents of this nature to the best of our ability. Freedom from slavery is a basic human right and we set clear expectations to our employees and suppliers for respecting human rights.
According to the latest regulatory developments, MacGregor is not in the scope of the Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive anymore. Being part of the value chain of companies in the scope, MacGregor is committed to the same goals, aiming to provide stakeholders in the scope with all necessary data and information.
MacGregor is issuing annual statements according to the UK Modern Slavery Act (UK) and the Norwegian Transparency Act.
Link to our Norwegian Transparency Act for 2024.
Responsible Sourcing
MacGregor is committed to responsible sourcing. The company systematically manages its responsible sourcing programme across all business divisions.
Key policies and processes supporting this programme include MacGregor's Business Partner Code of Conduct, supplier approval and contract terms, supplier engagement and audits, and the SpeakUp line (available to both internal and external stakeholders).
The responsible sourcing programme is dedicated to identifying and mitigating sustainability risks within the supply chain. The programme's four core priority areas are: supply chain decarbonisation, reduction of hazardous substances, responsible sourcing of critical minerals, sustainability due diligence, and continuous improvement.
Please familiarise yourself with our Business Code of Conduct.
