Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at A.P. Moller – Maersk
At Maersk, we want to build an organization that reflects the diversity of the world and the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to thrive.
Breaking the gender bias
We are on a mission to increase the number of females in the logistics industry, starting with ourselves. Women are underrepresented at Maersk, and we want to change that not only because gender equality is a human right but also because we believe that a more gender balanced organization will increase innovation.
We have bold targets and initiatives to enhance the career paths and opportunities for all our female colleagues across every level of our business.
Concrete, continuous progress
A key gender equity target for 2025 is to break through the threshold of 40% women in management, and we are making tangible progress. Much of the success can be seen at grass root level, driven by our employee resource networks (ERNs), programmes and initiatives.
At the same time, our Gender Action Plans continue to engage Executive Leadership Team members, and we have seen an increase in women at all targeted levels.
“Addressing inclusivity at leadership level isn’t just a reputational issue. It’s about being able to deliver on our purpose and business goals.”
Creating pathways for women in logistics
We are constantly looking for ways to help women navigate their career in logistics. Sometimes these can be on a smaller scale such as providing women specific development training, but sometimes it can be much bigger, literally bigger.
In 2022, we launched our first female only warehouse in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh In India. We hired, trained and created jobs for women from the local area. The 100,000 square foot warehouse is the first of its kind, with women running and operating all jobs and tasks in the facility.
More women seafarers and more inclusion needed
Second officer Camilla Westergaard’s career at Maersk started while she was still studying, splitting her time between being a cadet on board a container vessel sailing and studying at the Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC) in Denmark.
Hear her perspective on the routes open for women in the maritime industry.
Equal at Sea
We are unlocking opportunities for women seafarers across the globe and creating safe workspaces on board.
'Equal at Sea' aims to build an inclusive shipping industry. To do so, we bring together policymakers and industry experts to create more opportunities for women to thrive in seafaring careers.
“Maersk has launched many projects to attract more women and create greater diversity in the profession. We need more women at sea.”
Empowering women in tech
We want to create more gender balanced tech teams because we know that women can bring different perspectives in finding new and innovative solutions to the biggest tech challenges.
We support our female colleagues through training and development initiatives as well as through our RISE employee resource network which works to raise awareness of women in tech and support their career development.
Maersk mentorships
Maersk mentorships connect women employees with experienced leaders, both women and men, that can guide their professional development and help maximise their career opportunities.
Watch the video to hear Customer Communication Manager Silvia La Face talk about her role in a male-dominated industry and how mentors have inspired her own career path.
Developing women
Launched in 2011, our Strategies for Success Programme has helped more than 4,000 women across our global operations to maximise their career potential. Cassia Sanchez is a Product Manager at Maersk, as well as a Strategies for Success alumni. Watch the video to learn more about her experiences on the programme.
Power Women Network
Chaired by Rosa Kim, ECO Product Enablement Lead at Maersk, the Power Women Network, an Employee Resource Network (ERN), has been spearheaded by women and allies at Maersk to increase equality in our workplaces.
The network’s aim is to increase awareness of career inequity for women and provide the opportunity to create a safe space for women to meet, share and help each other overcome the barriers to career progression.
Supporting parents at work
Inclusion at Maersk means recognising and successfully leveraging the many differences our employees bring to the workplace. Having policies and guidelines in place that support the different choices and career paths that employees may take is an essential step in creating an inclusive culture.
Maersk’s return to work programme focuses on raising the return rate of women after maternity leave to ensure we retain their vital skills and contribution. Our aspiration is to reach the global average best practice maternity retention rate of 90%.
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