Dakar: A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) Senegal has been awarded the Level 1 CSR Label by the Conseil National du Patronat (CNP) at the 2025 Assises de l’Entreprise, bestowed by Amadou Moustapha Ndiack Sarre, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training. This honour recognises Maersk’s ongoing commitment to its purpose: to improve life for all by integrating the world.
A central pillar of Maersk Senegal’s CSR strategy is its partnership with Women in Logistics Africa (WILA). Since 2022, 119 women have participated in the mentorship programme across Ivory Coast, DRC, Cameroon, and Senegal, with 49 mentees successfully integrating into the professional world. The programme boasts a 100% recommendation rate from participants, and professional integration rates have improved from 36% in 2022 to 64% for the ongoing 2025 cohort.
The programme partners with leading organisations from the logistics sector, and covers supply chain fundamentals, warehouse operations, Lean basics, leadership, and soft skills. Monthly mentor-mentee follow-ups and midterm surveys ensure ongoing support and impact.
I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the Women in Logistics - Africa (WILA) team for their commitment and support. This programme provides a genuine framework for growth, reflection and solidarity for ambitious young women.
The mentorship programme is fully voluntary. Mentors are experienced professional women with at least 10 years in their field, members or allies of WILA, and committed to empowering the next generation. This year, four mentors from Maersk Senegal have been selected.
This recognition by the CNP is a testament to our team’s dedication and the positive impact of our CSR initiatives. By empowering women and fostering sustainable practices, we are not only strengthening our business but also contributing to the growth and resilience of Senegal’s economy and society.
Maersk Senegal continues its endeavour to embed CSR into its operations by establishing a dedicated CSR team, partnering with expert consultants, and adopting global best practices. This progress reflects Maersk’s commitment to responsible business conduct, with a strong focus on human rights, work conditions, ethics, sustainability, and community engagement. In its initial assessment, Maersk Senegal achieved a rating of 3 out of 4, reflecting excellence in governance, ethics, environmental stewardship, job creation, and community involvement.
With the CNP CSR Label, Maersk Senegal is committed to deepening its CSR strategy, building stronger partnerships, and reinforcing its role as a responsible, sustainable logistics leader in the region.
About Maersk
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and reduced GHG emissions fuels*.
*Maersk defines "reduced GHG emissions fuels" as fuels with at least 65% reductions in GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis compared to fossil of 94 g CO2e/MJ.
