Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is an approach that companies take to recognize that their activities are intertwined in the communities and environment around them.  In addition to our corporate policies on subjects like safety and environmental protection, much of how MLL defines CSR is represented by how our company and our colleagues contribute time, effort and funds to various charitable causes and organizations.
 
In order to better focus and prioritize our corporate CSR efforts; the Senior Management Team has approved a CSR approach.  This approach identifies five key CSR focus areas that align with our corporate values and best represent our company’s social responsibilities.  These focus areas help maximize the impact that our volunteer and corporate giving efforts have in our local, national and global communities

• U.S. Service Member and Family Assistance: The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, along with their families, risk much to protect our nation. Doing so often requires great sacrifice physically, emotionally and financially and this focus area allows MLL the opportunity to help support them.
  
• Humanitarian Need and Assistance: By defining humanitarian assistance as a CSR focus area, MLL colleagues can positively impact the quality of life of those less fortunate in our local communities and around the world.
  
• Marine Environmental Conservation: MLL’s headquarters is located on the Chesapeake Bay. With a rich maritime heritage and the largest U.S. flag fleet, this focus area allows MLL to make a positive impact in the area of the environment in which we operate. This focal point is consistent with Maersk’s value of constant care, and reinforces our commitment to health, safety and environmental quality.
  
• Local Community Service Organizations and Arts Programs: Historically, MLL has been a generous contributor to local community service organizations and a patron of the arts in Virginia.  As a major business in the state, this focal point allows MLL to maintain this role and to support arts programs that impact the communities in which MLL staff live and work.
  
• Education: MLL supports several universities and colleges through participation on boards or engagement in programs relevant to our business.  Through contributions of time and funds to educational institutions, this focus area allows MLL to help ensure the success and preparedness of future maritime and business leaders.