The Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has become a member of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry.
As a agribusiness company LDC originates, processes, transports and merchandizes a diversified product range around[ds_preview] the world annually, helping to feed and clothe up to 500 mill. people. According to own information sustainability is at the heart of LDC’s operations and the company has set ambitious targets for environmental improvements across every aspect of its operations. This includes engaging with shipyards and encouraging more fuel-efficient vessels.
»At LDC, the importance of identifying and addressing sustainability challenges across our wide variety of businesses cannot be overstated. This applies equally to our freight activity. We recognise that the SSI can help us to address such challenges in shipping the 81 mill. t of agricultural goods that we handle annually, and we look forward to working together towards more sustainable shipping operations,« said Sebastien Landerretche, Head of Freight at LDC.
The SSI is an independent charity, comprised of ambitious leaders spanning the whole shipping value chain from charterers and ship owners, to ship yards, class societies and technology companies.
