Swire Shipping is a values-driven organisation. Our Swire values act as our compass, enabling us to fulfil our organisation’s purpose and business objectives. It is the foundational bedrock which governs our behaviours, our decision making, and our focus. It informs both our long-term strategy as a company, and the way we relate to our customers, business partners and employees. Our core values are:
Diversity Targets
Equal Employment Opportunity
Swire Shipping believes in equal opportunities for all. We recognise the inherent value of individual differences and endeavour to create a welcoming, positive, innovative and high performing work environment by promoting equal employment opportunities, diversity and inclusion and respect in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Based on their merits and ability to perform, all employees can contribute and will be given equal access to opportunities and career advancement.
We strongly believe that an inclusive, cohesive and supportive culture is key to the Company’s continued sustainability.
Based on their merits and ability to perform, all employees can contribute and will be given equal access to opportunities and career advancement.
We strongly believe that an inclusive, cohesive and supportive culture is key to the Company’s continued sustainability.
Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment
Swire Shipping is committed to providing a safe environment where all individuals are respected, and our services are delivered in a safe and respectful way. We take the strongest stance with respect to any form (verbal or non-verbal) of harassment in the workplace.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Swire Shipping means – We All Belong. It is about each of our unique perspectives, albeit our backgrounds, beliefs, abilities and the entire range of human experience. We are building on our strong foundation to meet the needs of the evolving world and make meaningful change at Swire Shipping and for the communities in which we belong.
Through our Employee Action Groups (EAGs): Gender Equity and Empowerment Group (GEEG), and Pride and Ally Network, we aim to encourage colleagues to participate and discuss, take the lead to initiate activities around how a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace can be fostered, aligning with the business strategy.
Through our Employee Action Groups (EAGs): Gender Equity and Empowerment Group (GEEG), and Pride and Ally Network, we aim to encourage colleagues to participate and discuss, take the lead to initiate activities around how a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace can be fostered, aligning with the business strategy.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Swire Shipping means – We All Belong.
Swire Shipping’s DEI strategy is currently focused around four key areas including:
• Gender
• LGBTQ+
• Differently Abled
• Multigeneration
We are also supportive of IMO’s effort to increase the number of women joining the shipping industry. Females are continuously encouraged to apply for positions and we have been ensuring fair and equitable recruitment practices are in place. Swire Shipping is an active member of Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand and regularly participates in local activities.
• Gender
• LGBTQ+
• Differently Abled
• Multigeneration
We are also supportive of IMO’s effort to increase the number of women joining the shipping industry. Females are continuously encouraged to apply for positions and we have been ensuring fair and equitable recruitment practices are in place. Swire Shipping is an active member of Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand and regularly participates in local activities.
2022 Sustainability Report
Our annual Sustainability Reports keep our stakeholders informed of our sustainability progress in an open and transparent manner.