Japan’s shipping giant MOL brought a voice to the global on marine sustainability｜Japan ESG Matters

Japan’s shipping giant MOL brought a voice to the global on marine sustainability｜Japan ESG Matters

Konnichiwa, and welcome to 
ESG Japan Daily. I’m Leszek . Today’s spotlight takes us to the 2025 United 
Nations Ocean Conference, held this month in Nice, France — where Japan’s shipping giant Mitsui 
O.S.K. Lines, or MOL, brought a notable voice to the global dialogue on marine sustainability.
MOL’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Mr. Hikima, took the stage alongside leaders from the 
World Economic Forum, Ørsted, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and TNFD. Their message: climate 
action and ocean protection must go hand in hand. Why is this important?
The maritime industry accounts for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions — and the impact 
doesn’t stop at CO₂. As CSuO Hikima explained: “Shipping’s emissions are not only fueling 
global warming — they’re also accelerating ocean acidification and warming, which 
threaten the very ecosystems we depend on. That’s why our decarbonization efforts 
are inseparable from marine conservation.” But emissions weren’t the only issue. 
Hikima also flagged the growing concern of underwater noise pollution, stressing the need 
for further scientific research and technological development to reduce its impact on marine life.
During the side event co-hosted by MOL and the World Economic Forum, participants 
emphasized the importance of: Holistic climate-biodiversity strategies
Greater data transparency Cross-sector collaboration to 
build a sustainable ocean economy MOL is already taking active action 
through its Environmental Vision 2.2, which focuses on five key strategies — from clean 
alternative fuels to nature-positive innovation. Let’s pause for today’s ReasonQ ESG moment:
How can maritime companies integrate ocean health and decarbonization into 
a single cohesive ESG strategy? Think about how policy, innovation, and disclosure 
frameworks like TNFD can work in tandem to drive sustainable shipping — not just cleaner fuels, 
but quieter seas and protected biodiversity. Thanks for watching ESG Japan Daily. Subscribe 
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