In 2023, the year it celebrated 60 years of history, Norsul also celebrated significant achievements. These events reinforce the company’s excellence as one of the largest private coastal shipping companies in the country. As a key player in the growth of Brazilian navigation, the company begins 2024 by recalling milestones that drive it even further into the future, reflecting the dedication of the entire team in elevating the company to ever greater heights.
Angelo Baroncini, CEO of Norsul, believes that this is the result of the trust placed by customers who have followed the company’s successful journey. “These great achievements are a natural reflection of our daily dedication, combining trust, quality, and hard work to offer our customers the best services in maritime transportation,” he celebrates.
The awards and seals earned reaffirm Norsul’s commitment to its customers, employees, partners, and other stakeholders in the ESG sphere. Check out the main achievements of the year below!
Best Transport Operator in the Maritime and River Category of the 2023 Biggest and Best in Transportation Award
In November, the 36th edition of the Biggest in Transportation & Best in Transportation Awards highlighted Norsul as the Best Transport Operator in the Maritime and River category. Sponsored by Transporte Moderno and Technibus magazines, published by OTM Editora, the event also celebrated the magazine’s 60th anniversary, honoring personalities and entities that have marked the history of Brazilian transportation in recent decades.
“Norsul is a company recognized in the market for its solidity, and this moment of celebrating 60 years is very inspiring. We are very grateful for the award, which reinforces everyone’s dedication in this successful journey of the company, directly contributing to the country’s development and the strengthening of the maritime sector. We have always taken an active stance towards business challenges, adapting and reinventing ourselves whenever necessary to deliver valuable solutions and commitments to our customers,” highlighted Fabiano Lorenzi, commercial director, on the occasion.
Valor 1000 Award from Valor Econômico newspaper
Norsul was mentioned as the second-best coastal shipping company in the assessment. For the fourth consecutive year, the company entered the list of the largest in the country, in the transportation and logistics category. The 23rd edition of the “Valor 1000” awarded, in a ceremony on the night of August 28 in São Paulo, the 26 companies and Itaú bank, chosen as the best in their sectors of activity.
GHG Protocol Silver Seal
Norsul received the silver seal in the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program, a qualification that brings together standards, guidelines, and tools for managing greenhouse gas emissions. This recognition reinforces our continuous commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The silver seal consists of a complete inventory including sources of scopes 1 (emissions released into the atmosphere directly from the company’s production process), 2 (emissions associated with the electricity generation the company consumes), and optional scope 3, which dictates indirect emissions from sources over which the company has no direct control.
Silver Medal in the EcoVadis assessment
For the second consecutive year, we received the silver medal in Sustainability from EcoVadis! The methodology evaluates the quality of a company’s social responsibility management system. Among the evaluated criteria are environmental, ethical, labor practices and human rights, as well as sustainable procurement. Policies, implementation measures, and presented results are considered in the ranking.
Ethics in Business Award, held by the Brazilian Institute of Ethics
The award aims to highlight companies with the best practices and, therefore, with recognized excellence in the main themes involving responsible business activities. Among the evaluated criteria, the management of integrity risk, the existence and dissemination of the Code of Ethics, compliance policies and procedures, among others, stood out.
“To start 2024, it is with pride that we reflect on the achievements and awards that marked Norsul’s journey. Each recognition is evidence of our team’s tireless commitment, our dedication and excellence, and our continuous effort to overcome challenges. As we move forward into the future, we renew our commitment to safety and innovation, seeking new opportunities and challenges,” concludes CEO Angelo Baroncini.
