ISO 27001:2022 

Initial certification date: 31 Oct. 2024

ISO 27001 is an international standard that sets forth the requirements for an organization to develop an Information Security Management System (ISMS) to control and minimize risks related to information security threats and vulnerabilities.

What are the benefits of ISO 27001 for Danaos Shipping?

• Enhances Information Security and ensures that sensitive data is protected against breaches, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
• Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements related to data protection and information security.
• Improves risk management by providing a structured approach for identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks.
• Demonstrates our commitment to data security, enhancing the trust of our stakeholders. Encourages the development of good security practices and alertness, reducing the risk of human error.
• Ensures our Information Security Management System adapts to emerging threats and changes within the organization or industry, fostering continuous improvement and resilience.
• Supports business continuity and proves our ability to continue operations.
• Provides a competitive advantage and differentiates ourselves from our competitors by showcasing certification as a mark of excellence in data security practices.

 
ISO 14001

Initial certification date: 12 Oct. 2011

ISO 14001 is an international standard that sets forth the requirements for a shipping company to develop an Environmental Management System to control and minimize the environmental footprint of its operation.

What are the benefits of ISO 14001 for Danaos Shipping?

• Increases employees’ awareness in their daily tasks of the associated impacts on the environment
• Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Reduces the number of possible environmental defects during a port state control inspection and/or eliminates potential fines from non-compliance
• Provides discounts on port dues
• Improves company reputation and the confidence of customers
• Achieves strategic business aims by incorporating environmental issues into business management
• Provides a competitive and financial advantage through efficient use of materials and reduced waste
• Encourages better environmental performance by suppliers by integrating them into the organization’s system.

ISO 9001

Initial certification date: 14 Oct. 2015

ISO 9001 is an international standard that sets forth the requirements of a Quality Management System (QMS) and is driven by a set of principles to control and minimize risks related to service quality and customer satisfaction.

What are the benefits of ISO 9001 for Danaos Shipping?

• Standardizes procedures to ensure that services are consistently delivered at high quality, reducing variability and errors.
• Demonstrates to charterers and stakeholders that we adhere to international quality standards, enhancing our competitive advantage.
• Streamlines internal processes, reduces waste, and improves resource management, leading to more efficient operations and cost savings.
• Provides a structured approach to collecting and analyzing data, helping us make informed decisions to improve quality and operational performance.
• Helps establish consistent processes that lead to higher-quality services, meeting charterers’ expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Helps improve customer satisfaction, fostering loyalty and repeat business.

ISO 50001

Initial certification date: 11 Jan. 2016

ISO 50001 is an international standard that sets forth the requirements for an organization to develop an Energy Management System (EnMS) to control and minimize energy consumption and environmental impact.

What are the benefits of ISO 50001 for Danaos Shipping?

• Increases energy awareness among staff members at all levels.
• Helps reduce our carbon footprint and environmental impact, supporting sustainability goals and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Demonstrates our commitment to reducing energy costs and improving environmental performance, which can differentiate it from competitors.
• Fosters the implementation of energy-efficient practices, technologies, and equipment, reducing overall energy consumption.
• Encourages the identification and implementation of energy-saving measures, leading to more efficient operations and resource management.
• Strengthens relationships with stakeholders (charterers, partners, regulators) by showing that we are proactively managing its energy consumption and environmental impact.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) STANDARDS

Sustainability Reports

What are the benefits of the GRI Standards for DANAOS Shipping?

• Improve sustainability performance
• Improve risk management and stakeholder communications
• Engage stakeholders and improve stakeholders relations
• Motivate and engage employees
• Build credibility as a committed and effective corporate citizen
• Strengthen internal data management and reporting systems
• Improve sustainability strategy and selection of performance indicators and targets
• Benchmark sustainability performance against self and others

Danaos joins the United Nations Global Compact

Danaos has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, strengthening its commitment to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility. By joining the UN Global Compact, in Danaos we reaffirm our commitment to align our practices and operations with universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption. Through our participation, we will engage with stakeholders globally and collaborate to advance progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Being a participant of the UN Global Compact, Danaos is committed to the following ten principles:

• Human Rights: Supporting and respecting the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights, making sure there is no complicity in human rights abuses.
• Labor Standards: Upholding freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced and compulsory labor, the abolition of child labor, and the elimination of discrimination in employment.
• Environment: Supporting a precautionary approach to environmental challenges, promoting sustainable responsibility and encouraging environmentally friendly technologies.
• Anti-Corruption: Implementing measures against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.