Sustainability
Supporting our Members through complex risks is at the heart of what we do. By embedding sustainability into our solutions and operations, we help create a safer, more resilient maritime industry for today and tomorrow.
Sustainability Report 2025
Read hereOur 2025 Sustainability Report presents our sustainability strategy, materiality insights and key performance data - produced in reference to the VSME framework. This report brings together the foundations of our approach: risk stewardship, maritime expertise and a commitment to our people, communities and the environment. It provides a clear view of our progress to date and the actions under way to further integrate sustainability across the business.
"Sustainability is no longer an ambition – it is a responsibility. We are building the foundations today that will strengthen the maritime industry for decades to come”
Tom Bowsher, Group CEO
Our Sustainability Strategy is a natural extension of our purpose – enabling our Members and clients to navigate complexity with confidence – and supports our mission to deliver tailored solutions for a changing world and our vision to create lasting value for the maritime industry.
We are helping build a resilient maritime future by;
Supporting our Members and clients through expert risk guidance and;
Leading sustainable change in our own operations.
Our approach is built around three strategic pillars:
Long-term Risk Stewardship, Maritime Expertise and Social Impact – together supporting responsible risk management, safer and smarter operations at sea, and meaningful contributions to our community.
Together, these pillars underpin our Sustainability Strategy and guide how we embed responsible, forward-looking practices across the business.
Our United Nations Commitment
As a participant in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact, West has committed to five of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in accordance with our Sustainability Strategy. These goals serve as guiding principles for how we conduct business responsibly and sustainably, while providing a clear framework to shape, communicate and deliver on our Sustainability Strategy.
