All organizations have a responsibility to give back to their communities and there is much to gain and learn from projects that look beyond the balance sheet.
The Social category includes companies and institutions that have undertaken projects that have had a tangible positive impact on the communities where they operate.
This can include anything from charity initiatives; sponsorship; community outreach; local business support and education initiatives.
Project Examples
- Adaptive technology for disabled maritime workers
- Coding camps for maritime applications
- Communication technology for separated families
- Creating free online maritime training platforms
- Digital literacy programs for fishing communities
- Donating simulators to training institutions
- Education scholarships for seafarers’ children
- Emergency assistance funds with digital access
- Emergency communication systems for coastal disasters
- Emergency response equipment for coastal communities
- Funding research vessels for ocean preservation
- Inclusive workplace solutions
- Innovation challenges for young maritime entrepreneurs
- Innovation grants for local maritime solutions
- Marine cleanup technology donations
- Marine technology clubs for underprivileged youth
- Medical equipment donations to port hospitals
- Mental health support platforms for crews
- Mobile health clinics for port communities
- Mobile water purification systems
- Providing monitoring equipment to marine sanctuaries
- Providing technology equipment to maritime schools in developing nations
- Rapid deployment vessels for humanitarian aid
- Sponsoring digital learning centers in coastal communities
- STEM education programs focusing on maritime technology
- Support for maritime career transitions
- Supporting local conservation through technology
- Supporting maritime startups in developing regions
- Technology centers for port worker families
- Technology for coordinating maritime disaster response
- Technology training for veteran seafarers
- Telemedicine systems for remote coastal areas
Submitting case studies
All companies and institutions are encouraged to submit evidence to the rankings research by sending case studies directly to Tina Ross at tina.ross@globaldata.com. Case studies should encompass any projects, deals, or news related to the company within the 12 months preceding our submission deadline.
For each case study you should explain the following details of the project:
- Aims
- Challenges
- Process
- Key personnel
- Innovative or novel elements
- Outcome (including effect on your business)
Case studies will be taken into consideration for all relevant ranking categories.
Submitting your case studies is the best way to ensure that we are aware of the innovative and outstanding work you are doing so you get the credit you deserve.
