Navigating tomorrow—today

Sustainability

At StormGeo, 75% of the work we do is on the ocean. Our passion for weather and a protection of natural resources motivates us to support our clients in making informed, environmentally responsible business decisions.

Navigating tomorrow—today

Sustainability

At StormGeo, 75% of the work we do is on the ocean. Our passion for weather and a protection of natural resources motivates us to support our clients in making informed, environmentally responsible business decisions.

StormGeo Environmental Objectives

We help our customers to reduce their emissions and help them to navigate a changing environment amid climate change.

We do our part internally to reduce emissions, recycle waste and optimize energy consumption.

We are proud members of the UN global compact and support the 17 SDGs. Through this we advocate for a more sustainable future and are vocal ambassadors for a healthier planet. We use our platform to endorse and support sustainable behavior.

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Proud Participant of

UN Global Compact for Sustainable Ocean Business

Since 2018, StormGeo has been committed to the UN Global Compact corporate responsibility initiative and its principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption.

Learn more about the Global Compact
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By the Numbers

What Does Corporate Sustainability Really Look Like?

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword at StormGeo. But don't take our word for it — check out some of the concrete ways we're pushing the envelope (and pushing our clients along with it).

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32.8 M homes

We support offshore wind production worldwide, providing enough *energy to power 32.8 million homes each day.

7.3.1.Track Vessels

1.3 M tons fuel

With 68,000 voyages routed per year in 2018 and 2019, StormGeo helped our shipping clients save approximately 1.3 million MT fuel with **weather routing, averting 3.9 million MT of CO2 from ending up in the atmosphere and ocean.

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$316 billion

***Economic losses caused by weather events, including floods, storms and hurricanes, in 2017 worldwide. 59% of all business disruptions are caused by weather.

*Supporting 75 wind farms, each producing 400 MW on average with a capacity factor of about 50% (IEA, 2019), delivering energy to households with an energy consumption of 4000 kWh per year (Enerdata, 2017).
**This figure assumes an average 2.5% fuel reduction by weather routing (GloMEEP, [no date]; ICCT, 2011), 3:1 CO2 to fuel savings (Krantz, 2016), a fuel consumption of 30 MT per day and average speed of 12.5 kn per hour, and using annual averages of distance, days and fuel consumption per route.
***Source: Our World in Data 2020; EMDAT Public International Disaster Database

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32.8 M homes

We support offshore wind production worldwide, providing enough *energy to power 32.8 million homes each day.

7.3.1.Track Vessels2x

1.3 M tons fuel

With 68,000 voyages routed per year in 2018 and 2019, StormGeo helped our shipping clients save approximately 1.3 million MT of fuel with **weather routing, averting 3.9 million MT of CO2 from ending up in the atmosphere and ocean.

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$316 billion

***Economic losses caused by weather events, including floods, storms and hurricanes, in 2017 worldwide. 59% of all business disruptions are caused by weather.

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Fuel and emissions saved with StormGeo **weather routing

2018–today

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*Supporting 75 wind farms, each producing 400 MW on average with a capacity factor of about 50% (IEA, 2019), delivering energy to households with an energy consumption of 4000 kWh per year (Enerdata, 2017).
**This figure assumes an average 2.5% fuel reduction by weather routing (GloMEEP, [no date]; ICCT, 2011), 3:1 CO2 to fuel savings (Krantz, 2016), a fuel consumption of 30 MT per day and average speed of 12.5 kn per hour, and using annual averages of distance, days and fuel consumption per route.
***Source: Our World in Data 2020; EMDAT Public International Disaster Database

See Our Weather Routing in Action

CO₂ Saved on Single Voyages with Weather Routing

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CO₂ Saved on Single Voyages with Weather Routing

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The Harmful Effects of Single Use Plastics

StormGeo's Company Pledge

By the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. As 75% of our work is done on the ocean, we're working to keep those waters clean. Our employees have taken the pledge to reduce their consumption of single-use plastics, now solely using StormGeo stainless steel straws and reusable water bottles. While these efforts may seem small, see why these kinds of steps are so important...

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Sustainability Stories

Sustainability Leaders in StormGeo
Nina Winther-Kaland Nina Winther-Kaland

Nina Winther-Kaland

Research Director

As a member of the Role Model project, Nina visits schools to teach kids about oceanography, meteorology and climate change. She says, “It’s important to get kids excited about science and make them aware of the changes we see and how we need to prepare for the future.”
Cynthia Harris Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Chief Marketing Officer

An avid scuba diver and ocean lover, Cynthia completed a personal challenge of 100 dives in 100 days. "The ocean is where I feel the biggest sense of calm. It's vital that we do everything we can to protect it."
Brian Bizer Brian Bizer

Brian Bizer

Senior Route Analyst

As a long-time surfer, Brian is constantly aware of his impact on the ocean. "I keep the ocean in mind when recycling, buying goods or consuming seafood to avoid buying over-fished species. Our ecosystems are of the utmost importance to surfers, beach lovers and the animals who call the ocean their home."
Real Results

Is Weather Routing Really Worth It?

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The Answer to Container Loss at Sea

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Ensuring a Secure Electricity Supply

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Finding the Optimum Route

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The Future of Floating Wind

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Saving Time, Money & Emissions

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