East Bay Green Corridor

Star Bulk Announces Its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Monday, October 9, 2023

ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced the publication of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report (“Report”), developed in accordance with the new Global Reporting Initiative Standards (2021) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) for Marine Transportation (2018), and in consistency with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • ATHENS, Greece, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (the “Company” or “Star Bulk”) (Nasdaq: SBLK), a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced the publication of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report (“Report”), developed in accordance with the new Global Reporting Initiative Standards (2021) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) for Marine Transportation (2018), and in consistency with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Specific GRI disclosures and SASB indicators have received limited level of assurance from Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors Accountants S.A.
  • The Report has been published on the Company’s website ( www.starbulk.com ).
  • Mr. Petros Pappas, Star Bulk CEO, commented on the publication of the Report: “Along with delivering strong economic performance in 2022, Star Bulk notably enhanced its ESG practices and performance.

Progress Report shows that Maritime Green Corridors are taking off - but essential stakeholders must not be left behind

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

However as maritime Green Shipping Corridors progress towards implementation, some key industry stakeholders, especially cargo owners and fuel producers, will need to be engaged as soon as possible.

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  • However as maritime Green Shipping Corridors progress towards implementation, some key industry stakeholders, especially cargo owners and fuel producers, will need to be engaged as soon as possible.
  • So far, maritime Green Corridors are too shipping-centric, more needs to be done to involve cargo owners and producers of future fuels if important obstacles are to be overcome.
  • "Green Corridors have captured the maritime sector's imagination, and the number of initiatives that have been launched in one year is genuinely exciting," Fahnestock said.
  • "These corridors are all at very early stages, but as they move towards implementation, this report can provide a platform for monitoring and sharing global progress.

Progress Report shows that Maritime Green Corridors are taking off - but essential stakeholders must not be left behind

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

However as maritime Green Shipping Corridors progress towards implementation, some key industry stakeholders, especially cargo owners and fuel producers, will need to be engaged as soon as possible.

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  • However as maritime Green Shipping Corridors progress towards implementation, some key industry stakeholders, especially cargo owners and fuel producers, will need to be engaged as soon as possible.
  • So far, maritime Green Corridors are too shipping-centric, more needs to be done to involve cargo owners and producers of future fuels if important obstacles are to be overcome.
  • "Green Corridors have captured the maritime sector's imagination, and the number of initiatives that have been launched in one year is genuinely exciting," Fahnestock said.
  • "These corridors are all at very early stages, but as they move towards implementation, this report can provide a platform for monitoring and sharing global progress.

ABS Chairman: Green Corridors and Clean Energy Marine Hubs will Unite Shipping's Decarbonization Stories and Drive Regulatory Clarity and Consistency

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Green shipping corridors and clean energy marine hubs unite these two great shipping stories and offer us a clear pathway to 2050.

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  • Green shipping corridors and clean energy marine hubs unite these two great shipping stories and offer us a clear pathway to 2050.
  • In fact, shipping for the world really gets highlighted when you stretch the green corridors and connect them with the clean energy marine hubs.
  • His address followed publication of ABS industry-leading Green Shipping Corridors -Leveraging Synergies document, an in-depth exploration of green corridors and insights into their critical contribution to the landscape of maritime decarbonization while highlighting the connection with energy hubs.
  • Green shipping corridors and clean energy marine hubs are interconnectors.

Star Bulk Carriers Interview On Its Iron Ore Green Corridor Initiative

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Charis Plakantonaki, the Chief Strategy Officer of Star Bulk Carriers , discusses with Barry Parker of Capital Link TV this initiative, what it entails, its significance and how its fits into Star Bulks overall ESG strategy.

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  • Charis Plakantonaki, the Chief Strategy Officer of Star Bulk Carriers , discusses with Barry Parker of Capital Link TV this initiative, what it entails, its significance and how its fits into Star Bulks overall ESG strategy.
  • Green Corridor is a shipping route where it is practical to operate a zero-GHG emission ship, both technologically and economically.
  • Green corridors enable the industry to accelerate both the supply and the demand for green shipping on specific routes.
  • Star Bulks vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor bulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Announces the Signing of a Joint Letter of Intent to Develop an Iron Ore Green Corridor

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The parties in the consortium intend to jointly assess green ammonia supply, bunkering and first mover support mechanisms, necessary for their participation in a viable Australia to East Asia iron ore Green Corridor.

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  • The parties in the consortium intend to jointly assess green ammonia supply, bunkering and first mover support mechanisms, necessary for their participation in a viable Australia to East Asia iron ore Green Corridor.
  • Through their work and with inputs from the wider supply chain, the partners aim to develop a framework as a preparatory step towards real-world implementation of a green iron ore shipping value chain.
  • Star Bulk is a global shipping company providing worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector.
  • Star Bulks vessels transport major bulks, which include iron ore, minerals and grain, and minor bulks, which include bauxite, fertilizers and steel products.

Tom McArdle Joins At-Bay as National Broker Executive

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

At-Bay, the cyber MGA for the digital age, today announced Tom McArdle joined the company as National Broker Executive.

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  • At-Bay, the cyber MGA for the digital age, today announced Tom McArdle joined the company as National Broker Executive.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211103005804/en/
    Tom McArdle, At-Bay's National Broker Executive (Photo: Business Wire)
    McArdle brings more than two decades of underwriting experience to At-Bay, most recently serving as Senior Vice President at Argo Group, where he oversaw management liability, financial institutions and E&O lines in the Central region.
  • Im thrilled to join the incredibly talented team at At-Bay, and look forward to helping grow relationships with our wholesale partners, said McArdle.
  • McArdle joins At-Bay following its $205 million Series D funding round, co-led by Icon Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, valuing the company at $1.35 billion.