Sustainability

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Steamships is committed to adopting and implementing rigorous corporate governance practices across all its activities and divisions. Steamships has adopted the following governance structure:

Steamships Trading Company Limited

@345 Building, Levels 1-2, Stanley Esplanade,
Section 20, Allotments 3,4 and 5, Port Moresby,
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

PO Box 1, Port Moresby,
NCD 121,
Papua New Guinea

Tel: (675) 3137400 / 79987000

Consort

Section 23, Lot 7, Milfordhaven Road, Lae

P.O. Box 2191
Lae, Morobe Province
Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby Office
PO Box 1690, Port Moresby 121,
NCD, Papua New Guinea

Unit 1, Building 2, Baruni Industrial Estate
Baruni Road, Baruni
+675 309 1400

pomagency@consort.com.pg

Tel: (675) 478 3000 / (675) 7999 8614
Email: infor@consort.com.pg
Website: https://www.consort.com.pg/

EastWest Transport

P.O. Box 916
Port Moresby, NCD 121, PNG

Port Moresby Office
Napa Napa Road, Baruni
Landline: (675) 324 9600

Lae Office
Montoro Street, Lae
Landline: (675) 472 7744

Website: http://eastwesttransport.com.pg/

JV Port Services

PO Box 634
Port Moresby, NCD 121, PNG

Unit 2, Building 2, Baruni Industrial Estate
Baruni Rd, Port Moresby
NCD 121, PNG

Landline: (675) 321 2120
Email: enquiry@tps.com.pg

Pacific Towing

Motukea Island
P.O. Box 701
Port Moresby
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea

Tel: (675) 3211206 / 3211278 / 72001107
Fax: (675) 3211301
Email: Info@pacifictowingmarineservices.com
Website: https://pacifictowingmarineservices.com

Pacific Palms Property

@345 Building, Levels 1-2, Stanley Esplanade,
Section 20, Allotments 3,4 and 5, Port Moresby,
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

P.O. Box 2142
Boroko
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea

Tel: (675) 3212822
Fax: (675) 3212370

www.pacificpalmsproperty.com.pg

PO BOX 91
Lae
Morobe
Papua New Guinea

Tel (675) 475 1344/1345
Fax (675) 321 1332

Coral Sea Hotels

@345 Building, Levels 1-2, Stanley Esplanade,
Section 20, Allotments 3,4 and 5, Port Moresby,
National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

P.O. Box 1215
Boroko
National Capital District
Papua New Guinea

Tel: (675) 3278141
Fax: (675) 3253248

www.coralseahotels.com.pg

WHISTLEBLOWING CHANNELS

Individuals may report their concern through various channels:

Via email at stcia@steamships.com.pg
A text message can be sent to the dedicated Mobile Number 71004481
Postal Address at Steamships Trading Company Limited, c/o Group Internal Auditor, P.O. 1, Port Moresby.

Are you aware of any unethical conduct, fraud, perceived wrongdoings, or violation of the Steamships Code of Conduct? If so, then our Whistleblower policy, allows you to report any such incident, in the knowledge that it will be done so confidentially and that your identity will be protected at all times! It’s simple. Send a text to 71004481 or an e-mail to: stcia@steamships.com.pg and the matter will be appropriately dressed. You can mail it to; Steamships Trading Company Limited, c/o Group Internal Auditor, P.O. 1, Port Moresby.

Please contact us if you have any queries.

Statement on Sustainable Development

Steamships Trading Company and its operating businesses (together referred to as “Steamships”) are committed to sustainable development, defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Our aim is to create long-term value for our shareholders and for our other stakeholders – notably, local communities in Papua New Guinea. We wish to excel as corporate citizens of PNG and to be leaders in sustainable development within our industries in the country.

To do this, Steamships will conduct our activities in a manner that protects the environment, health, security and safety of our employees, contractors, customers, and communities. We will be guided by the following principles:

Reduce our carbon footprint by adopting industry best practices to improve energy efficiency, and by increasing the use of renewable energy, and to build climate change resilience into our operations
Reduce the volume of waste generated in our operations, work to divert waste from landfill, and identify opportunities for circular waste management
Use water responsibly and sustainably, and protect our watersheds
Be a good steward of the natural resources and biodiversity under our influence, to identify and manage appropriately the potential adverse impact of our operations on the environment, and to use our corporate skillset to support biodiversity conservation initiatives within PNG
Favour suppliers and contractors who meet, and preferably exceed, our sustainability standards, and to work to embed sustainable development principles in our procurement policy and practices
Safeguard the health and safety of our employees and others with whom we interact, with the ultimate aim of causing zero harm
Provide and maintain safe places of work and equipment, continually review workplaces, equipment, and procedures to further improve safety, and provide occupational health and safety training for employees
Provide a work environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect and are encouraged to realise their full potential
Empower women in the workplace and encourage their inclusion across all levels of the workforce, including in senior leadership and operational roles
Bring value to the communities in which we operate and respect their culture and heritage
Encourage our staff to engage actively in sustainable development matters at work and in the community
Monitor our performance and report regularly

Steamships will review this policy from time to time as appropriate, and, in any event, once every three years.

Net Zero and Climate Risk Resolution

Steamships acknowledges the scientific consensus on climate change, the contribution of the private sector to that change, and the adverse effects of climate change on operations, supply chains, and communities. Steamships supports the aims of the Paris Agreement, as well as industry-led, national, regional, and local policy solutions to reduce carbon emissions and build resilience to climate change. We recognise our responsibility to our shareholders and our obligations as a corporate citizen of Papua New Guinea to achieve net zero carbon emissions across all three carbon emissions scopes by 2050.

Steamships’ Board of Directors and executive management therefore resolve to:

work towards setting science-based decarbonisation targets and establishing a pathway to achieving net zero emissions by 2050
take adequate steps to build our resilience to climate change by:
- identifying and managing climate change risks and opportunities; and
- developing strategies in line with global best practices to adapt to and mitigate the negative effect of climate change on our operations.

Steamships will review this policy from time to time as appropriate, and, in any event, once every three years. Additionally, this policy is supported by an internal net zero workplan which is subject to review every two years by the Steamships Board of Directors.

Q: How do I know if any of Steamships businesses is looking for staff?

a Answer: Jobs are usually advertised locally.

Q: What positions are generally available?

Answer: We advertise for full time positions as well as for graduate trainees through our Graduate Training Program. See "Graduate Program" page for more information.

Q: How do I apply to work at Steamships or any of its businesses?

Answer: Each of Steamships' businesses handles its own recruitment. See “Join us” page for contact details.

Q: Can I ask about a job even if one is not advertised?

Answer: Yes – we welcome approaches from people who think they have something to offer. Contact the part of the company that interests you with details of your skills and experience. See “Join us” page for contact details.

Q: Where will I be working if I join the company?

Answer: Most positions are based in Port Moresby and Lae. However, we do have operations in Goroka, Mt Hagen, Madang, Popondetta, Kimbe, Rabaul, Kavieng and Buka.

Event	Date
Annual General Meeting	13-Jun-24
Release of 2023 Annual Report	28-Mar-24
Record Date for 2023 Final Dividend	26-Apr-24
Ex-Dividend Date for 2023 Final Dividend	24-Apr-24
Release of Full Year Results for 2023	28-Mar-24
Release of 2023 2nd Half Yearly Results	29-Feb-24
Payment of 2023 Interim Dividend	31-Oct-23
Record Date for 2023 Interim Dividend	02-Oct-23
Ex-Divident Date for 2023 Interim Dividend	29-Sept-23
Release of 2023 Half Yearly Results	31 Aug-23
Payment of 2022 Final Dividend	28-Jul-23

Issuer Code

Official Listing Date

30 June, 1962

Share Registry

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
GPO Box 2975
Melbourne VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA

Telephone
Within Australia: 1300 850 505
Outside Australia: +61 3 9415 4000

Fax +61 3 9473 2500

Email: steamships@computershare.com.au
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Change of Shareholder Details

Shareholders should notify Computershare of any changes in shareholder details via the Computershare website or in writing (email, fax, mail). Examples of such changes include:

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Stock Exchange

Shares are listed on both the PNGX Markets Limited (PNGX) and the Australian Securities Exchange Limited (ASX).

	HY2024 K'000	2023 K'000	2022 K'000
Revenue and other income from continuing operations	358,081	669,296	631,262
Operating Profit	37,015	78,755	80,961
Profit attributed to shareholders	25,271	58,144	57,985
Cash generated from operations	53,368	103,559	183,519
Net cash (outflow)/inflow before financing	(16,967)	(145,255)	30,096
Shareholders' funds	1,059,261	1,052,595	1,027,010
External borrowings	361,655	420,218	263,084

Steamships Trading Company or Steamships, as it is more commonly known, is a diversified leader in shipping, transport, property and hospitality operation in Papua New Guinea.

Commencing operations in 1918, Steamships has been investing in PNG’s growth, development and progress ever since, steadily evolving its business to meet current needs and anticipate the future. The group has been integral to, and part of, PNG’s development into a modern and formative leader within the Asia-Pacific region.

Committed to our people, the sustainability of our operations, and the future of Papua New Guinea, Steamships is pioneering sustainable progress in PNG for the next generation of stakeholders.

Corporate Profile

Headquartered in Port Moresby, Steamships has four major operating categories: Logistics, Property & Hospitality, and various joint venture operations.
Logistics: Consort Express Lines (coastal shipping & services), East West Transport (land freight and logistics), Joint Venture Port Services (stevedoring & handling, and equipment hire), Gulf Maritime Services and Pacific Towing Marine Services (Harbour towage, salvage & commercial diving)
Property: Pacific Palms Property (developer and manager of residential, commercial, retail, industrial properties), Raitpla Property Management (property & project management and leasing services), Portside Business Park
Hospitality: Coral Sea Hotels (seven hotels and apartment complexes in PNG's major commercial centres), ENZO’s Pizza (ten outlets nation-wide)
Joint Ventures: Colgate Palmolive PNG (50%). Wonye Limited (50%), Harbourside Precinct (50%), Gulf Maritime Services (47.5%), Joint Venture Port Services (13 Joint Ventures with local landowners around Papua New Guinea, Pacific Rumana Ltd. (50%), Viva No. 31 Ltd. (50%)
Public company, listed on Port Moresby Stock Exchange and Australian Securities Exchange
Majority shareholder includevJohn Swire & Sons (PNG) Limited, Nambawan Superfund
Over 3700 employees across PNG
Major supporter of PNG community initiatives in education, health, environment, and social welfare
A PNG leader in sustainable business practices, measured against the world’s leading sustainability benchmark, the Global Reporting Initiative.

The Steamships story began in the early years of the 20th century in what was then one of the least known parts of the world. Retired sea captain, Algernon Sydney Fitch, founded the business to run salvage operations in Australia. In 1919 he sailed the company’s first ship, the SS Queenscliffe, to Port Moresby to trade along the Papuan coast. In 1924 the public company was formed and the Steamships story had well and truly begun.

At each stage of the economic development of the largest nation and economy in the South Pacific, Steamships has fostered businesses and industries that have helped build PNG. The Group has boosted local economies through businesses initially established in Port Moresby, the gulf and western reaches of the former territory of Papua and later in New Guinea and the Highlands. Steamships' coastal shipping and stevedoring services supported the PNG economy as it started to develop and explore its rich and diverse endowment of natural resources, including plantation crops and mining. In response to new opportunities, Steamships diversified into hotels, manufacturing, distribution and other services.

Steamships Trading Company has a long tradition of investing in Papua New Guinea’s growth, development and progress. Its transition from pioneer coastal trader to a diversified leader in shipping, transport, property, manufacturing, hotels and information technology has been integral to, and part of, Papua New Guinea’s development. More recently that development has accelerated so that Steamships is triple the size it was ten years ago and PNG has become a modern and formative leader within the Asia Pacific region.

An Official History

During its 100 years of existence, Steamships Trading Company has become a Papua New Guinean icon. From its humble beginnings in 1918 as a one-vessel trading operation to its present position as one of the largest private employers in the country, Steamships' history has tracked that of Papua New Guinea itself, and that of its peoples.

In this book the Company's history has for the first time been researched and recorded. The author, James Sinclair, was himself a long-time resident of PNG. He has done meticulous research and conducted many interviews. Perhaps uniquely in a history of this magnitude, he has been able to speak with all but three of the Managing Directors who have steered the course of the Company from its beginnings, and has also drawn on the memories and records of many other people, for whom Steamships was an integral part of their lives. All this makes this history a very personal document, as it charts the struggles and achievements of many people, Papua New Guinean and expatriate, who played their parts in the building of this great company.

I believe that this history highlights what has made Steamships successful. Its founder, Captain Fitch, was a dynamic, dedicated and progressive man, not averse to taking risks and standing up for what he felt was the right course. His approach has been followed by successive management teams over the years, with results that speak for themselves.

When I joined Steamships in 1956 it was the junior brother in the triumvirate of Burns Philip, W.R. Carpenter and Steamships. Burns Philip has all but disappeared and is not but a fading memory in PNG. Carpenter's is still there, but not as a major presence in the perception of the public. Steamships is now the premier trading company of PNG.

I was directly involved with Steamships, as employee, Director and Chairman, for 47 years between 1956 and 2003. This history brings back a wealth of memories for me, as it will for a great many others. It also stands as a proud guide for those who will come after, ensuring that the story of the Company, and the lessons of the past, will be there to help shape the future.

James Sinclair has done an excellent job in bringing together the tangled threads of this complex story, and producing a fascinating and very educational book.

Don Harvey
Chairman 1976-1986

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Applications for 2025 Graduate Development Program are now open and will close on the 28 August. No late applications will be accepted.

Good luck to all those who have applied, keep an eye out on the Steamships Facebook page for updates. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Why Our GDP is important to us.

Steamships Trading Company is one of PNG’s biggest multiindustrial companies to date.

Our continual growth remains positive, pioneering sustainable progress in PNG into the 21st century. We lead a diversely, skilled, and agile workforce of over 2500 employees; the energy source of our business success.

Our Graduate Development Program aims to attract, develop and retain our future business leaders with mindsets of innovation and valor. We value mindsets built with honesty, excellence, respect, customer focus, and sustainability and are in search of team players looking to build a career with such values.

We have been in the business for over 100 years, and are still in search for something new- Maybe it's You.

How it Works.

According to Professor D. A. Kolb, 'knowledge results from the combination of grasping experience and transforming it'.

Here at Steamships Trading Company, we provide the right exposure and opportunities to assist your professional development. In our program, you have four twelve-month rotations in any of the following industries: Logistics and Transport. Property and Hotels and Corporate HR, Finance, and Affairs.

During each rotation, graduates are challenged to balance multiple projects and daily department taskings; with minimum supervision and time. Each rotation is also complemented with structured classroom sessions led by experienced trainers for soft skill development and depending on the systems your project might involve, we'll also equip you with the right training for that too.

You get to grasp your experience and build your legacy as you dream it to be You choose your own story.

Help and Support.

You know that nervous feeling when you enter a room full of strangers for the first time and you've got to work with them - we know that feeling too.

Our Graduate Development Program offers lots of support. We have an online sharing platform set up specifically to connect you with our GDP alumni and other graduates who are still on the program. We also have quarterly Meet & Greet events so you can link in person and meet other established young leaders outside of the company and grow your professional network.

Every rotation, you are also presented with opportunities to have direct one-on-one meetings and coaching from our senior top-level managers including the General Managers, Finance, and HR Managers across the business.

As long as you are in the Graduate Development Program, you will be connected to us. If you have any questions throughout the program, our Corporate HR and Finance Departments will always be just a phone call away.

Launched in 2016, the Steamships Community Grants Program (CGP) champions the incredible work of Papua New Guinean civil society organizations that are driving positive change across the country.

Through targeted support, the CGP helps fuel impactful projects in health, education, social welfare, sports diplomacy, and the environment - empowering communities, inspiring local solutions, and helping build a brighter, stronger PNG.

Our funding focus is on health, education, sports diplomacy, social welfare and environment. We encourage organizations to apply for projects in line with these focus areas:

Health	Activities that focus on combatting communicable diseases (those that can be spread from person to person such as TB, \measles, or malaria) and non-communicable diseases (those that cannot be spread such as cancer or diabetes) These diseases represent the top ten causes of death in Papua New Guinea.
Education	Activities with a focus on a) increasing literacy and b) improving the quality of education. These areas are major challenges in PNG and are of high priority for communities and the government. Literacy and access to quality education are also essential in improving every aspect of a person’s or communities well-being.
Social Wellbeing	With a focus on a) women’s empowerment and b) supporting the most marginalized people in PNG, especially the disabled and children. The focus on women recognizes the fact that when women and girls are safe, healthy, educated, employed, and empowered to contribute to all aspects of life, communities, and nations flourish. For Steamships, supporting women builds a larger and more diverse pool of talent and strengthens the productivity of the workforce. Ensuring a focus on the most vulnerable demonstrates that Steamships is a proud member of the PNG community and is committed to assisting those who would otherwise fall between the cracks. This is an area of high priority to employees and as such generates high staff morale.
Sports diplomacy	Sports diplomacy, as a funding focus for the Staff Grants Program, supports projects that use sport as a platform to build positive community relationships, promote inclusion, and empower young people. Through sport, staff-led initiatives can strengthen social cohesion, create safe and healthy spaces for engagement, and reflect Steamships’ commitment to long‑term community development.
Environment	Focusing on community awareness, conservation and education to enhance community understanding of environmental issues and management. Encouraging efforts to protect the environment and change attitudes towards creating clean, healthy and sustainable environments.

Applications for the Steamships Community Grants Programme are open on the 28 January 2026 and close on 27 February 2026. Please submit your application to community@steamships.com.pg Only emailed submissions will be accepted.

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Nov-23	12.55	12.55	12.30
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Security is a fundamental concern for all businesses operating in PNG. Robberies and assaults are increasingly common in PNG’s commercial centres, particularly Port Moresby and Lae. Steamships reviewed its security policies and procedures in 2012 in an effort to minimise security risks within its current operating environments. Regular security briefs and site audits were carried out to ensure worksite security policies were being implemented. Action plans were further refined to provide all staff with security guidance and assistance in managing situations that occur within and outside the workplace. The Group has implemented an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) to assist employees affected by increased levels of public violence, carjackings and hold-ups.

Steamships intends to conduct external security audits of all company premises in 2013. This will ensure all Divisions remain vigilant and proactive regarding the security of the Group’s people and assets.

Steamships’ makes strong efforts to improve employee knowledge and awareness of key health issues. Staff actively participate in awareness programs for first aid, drug and alcohol abuse, oral health, HIV, AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis.

Steamships works hard to ensure that safety is a management priority at all levels of the organisation. The Group prioritises a “Wok Seif” culture and has introduced a “Zero Harm” mandate aimed at ensuring it operates as an incident-free organisation.

The Group has formal management-worker health and safety committees in all Divisions. These committees provide advice on occupational health and safety issues and help monitor key initiatives. They also ensure equitable input from all levels of staff.

Steamships’ increased safety focus has played a significant role in improving overall safety statistics and Group-wide awareness of near misses.

Steamships supports the following cultural initiatives in PNG:

Literary development: Steamships sponsored PNG’s prestigious literary award, the Crocodile Prize, allocating K10,000 for the 2012 Short Story Prize. The Crocodile Prize encourages and publishes Papua New Guinean writers, providing the opportunity for the people of PNG to read their national literature.

Publication support: In 2012 Steamships assisted the All Nation Women’s Group, which launched its book ‘Artists, Cooks & Storytellers: Moments in Papua New Guinea.’ Funds from the sale of the book were used to create an educational bursary to help pay school fees for students attending the Hohola Youth Development Centre, located in a community close to the East West container depot.

Steamships supports the following sports initiatives in PNG:

PNG Paralympics: Steamships continues to assist the PNG Paralympics Committee in their training of PNG athletes. Steamships is committed to giving disabled people the opportunity to achieve their dreams and aspirations.

Kone Kanu Klub: The Kone Kanu Klub is a rowing club based in Port Moresby that regularly represents the country in international competitions. Steamships, through its Shipping division, is a gold sponsor of the club.

Trukai Fun Run & PM’s Golf Challenge: Steamships took part in the annual Trukai Fun Run in 2012 by sponsoring a number of primary and secondary schools in Port Moresby. It also supported the annual PM’s Golf Challenge. These events raise funds for the PNG Sports Federation to assist with its programs. Steamships staff also participate in the events through their respective Divisions.

Steamships supports the following education initiatives in PNG:

Buk Bilong Pikinini (BBP): Steamships signed a five-year agreement during 2012 with BBP, an independent not-for-profit organisation that aims to establish children's libraries and encourage reading and learning. In addition to financial support to the Lawes Road (Port Moresby), Lae and Goroka libraries, Steamships is providing rent-free space at its Bird of Paradise Hotel for BBP’s Goroka library.

British Chevening Scholarships: Steamships & Swire continue to co-sponsor two Chevening scholars from PNG with the British High Commission. The program makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK. In 2012 two scholarships were completed and for 2013 the recipient was Coral Sea Hotel’s Group Sales Manager, Misika Rea. In early 2013, Misika travelled to the United Kingdom to commence her studies.

PNG Maritime College: Steamships continued to provide support for the PNG Maritime College, which is the only institution in the country that provides comprehensive training for seagoing personnel. Further, Steamships has partnered with the China Navigation Company to establish a Madang Centre of Excellence to provide training which will ensure a culture of safety prevails at sea and onshore.

Steamships supports the following health and social welfare initiatives in PNG:

YWAM Medical Ship: Steamships entered into a four (4) year agreement with YWAM Medical Ship in 2012 to supports its effort to deliver health care services to the coastal & rural parts of the Gulf and Western Province. YWAM provides ophthalmology, dental and general health care service including awareness during their outreaches. In addition to the K400,000 sponsorship, the Steamships Trading Company wharf in Port Moresby is available for the YWAM Medical Ship to berth in between its outreaches.

Business Coalition Against HIV and AIDS (BAHA): Steamships is a gold sponsor of BAHA and supported the organisation in 2012 in its efforts to provide training and HIV/AIDS awareness programs in the private and public sectors. In 2011, Steamships committed a total of K150,000 to BAHA over a 3-year period.

Operation Open Heart (OOH): Steamships’ OOH is an annual event, currently in its 16th year. It involves the flying in of doctors from Australia to carry out open heart surgery on patients that do not have access to treatment in PNG. Steamships’ staff have benefited in the past from the surgical procedures and continue to have access to the operations, while PNG cardiac surgeons and doctors have learned and gained valuable experience.

Susu Mamas Inc: Steamships continues to support Susu Mamas’s vision to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in PNG by part funding the operation of their clinics. In 2012, Steamships supported Susu Mama’s program to provide workshops on nutrition, breastfeeding and antenatal education in clinics around the country.

Cheshire Disability Services (CDS): CDS is the only organisation in PNG that takes care of, and trains, people living with disabilities. They currently house a total of 21 disabled people and provide training and education to others living in communities around Port Moresby. In 2012 Steamships funded the annual wages of two CDS staff.

Salvation Army ‘Red Shield Appeal’: Steamships continued its partnership with the Salvation Army, through which it annually hosts the Red Shield Golf Day tournament and provides K100,000 to launch the Red Shield Appeal.

Rotary against Malaria (RAM): RAM continues to fight to contain and prevent malaria in PNG. The organisation distributes mosquito nets to villages around the country. Steamships’ support for RAM ensures that people in the rural areas in which the Group operates have access to treated mosquito nets.

Halfway House & Tembari Children Care Inc: The Halfway House gives women and children who are victims of violence and abuse a place to take shelter. Steamships supports the Halfway House by assisting in the purchase of food for the women and children that live there. Tembari Children Care Inc is a day care facility at the ATS Oro Settlement in Seven Mile, just outside Port Moresby.

Steamships’ “Make a Child Smile” project: This project involves Steamships’ employees visiting hospitals and other institutions over the Christmas season. Staff collected toys throughout the year and delivered them to the institution of their choice as gifts during Christmas.

Media or Investor enquiries should be directed to Steamships Company Secretary,
Mr Sean Pelling.

Phone: (+675) 322 0222/328 or mobile: (+675) 765 35421
Email: SPelling@steamships.com.pg

The material contained in this website has been prepared by Steamships Trading Company Limited, on the basis of the most current information available to it. The company believes, to the best of its knowledge, that all information given is reliable, but makes no guarantee of its accuracy.

Steamships Trading Company Limited and the companies and individuals represented in this website are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained in this website, and reserve the right to make changes without notice. The said parties take no responsibility in respect of any use or reference to this website or the information contained in it, and are not liable in any event for any damages whatsoever arising out of or related to this website or the information it contains.

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Steamships Trading Company & The Global Reporting Initiative

Steamships is committed to publishing relevant and accurate sustainability reports. It is our policy to monitor our performance and report regularly.

Our annual sustainability reports are prepared with reference to the updated standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Steamships also produces quarterly internal sustainability reports for review by the Board of Directors.

Community is the third and final pillar of Steamships’ Sustainability Strategy. Community structures are very important in Papua New Guinea which, with a population of seven million, is home to some 700 distinct and diverse tribes and over 830 known languages. Tribal traditions and community culture remain strong in spite of the various social challenges associated with a fast-growing economy and modernising nation.

Approach to Community Development

Steamships approach to community development is based on adding value to the communities in which the Group operates, over and above the economic benefits derived from employment, taxes and levies and associated businesses. The Steamships community investment program targets four key areas: health and social welfare, education, sports and culture. Funding to these areas and environmental initiatives was over K1.6 million in 2012. Steamships’ community strategy is to ensure effectiveness by focusing financial support on a select group of larger, high impact activities.

Steamships’ Divisions support various initiatives at the local level in which they operate, over and above those supported by the Group. For example, Pacific Palms Property has pursued initiatives with community groups in Badili such as the upgrading of local sports fields.

Summary of Community Investments in 2012

Area	2012 Spending (Kina)	2013 Budget (Kina)
Health & Social Welfare	908,000	1,223,000
Education & Environment	542,000	449,000
Sports & Culture	158,000	355,000
TOTAL	1,608,000	2,027,000

Organisations that we support

YWAM
Cheshire Homes
Susu Mama
Buk Bilong Pikinini
Department of Environment and Conservation
PNG Paralympics
BAHA
Salvation Army
Westpac Outstanding Women Awards
Coalition for Change
Operation Open Heart
TI PNG (Walk Against Corruption)
Trukai Fun Run
RSPCA

Environmental sustainability is the second pillar of Steamships’ Sustainability Strategy. It is a corporate priority and a Key Performance Indicator for the Group.

Papua New Guinea has a remarkably diverse environment, ranging from mountain ranges rising to 4,400 metres above sea level to hot, humid lowland rainforests and swamps. It is also home to unique marine areas including diverse coral reefs, mangrove forests and coastal wetlands. A vast number of plant, mammal, reptile, fish and bird species highlight the incredible biodiversity of the country.

Steamships is very aware of the potential impacts its business operations can have on this unique environment and is committed to minimising its footprint at every stage of each operational process across the Group.

Approach to Environmental Sustainability

Coordinated by the Group HSSE Manager, Environmental Aspects & Impacts (EAI’s) registries are being developed and implemented in each Division. EAI’s identify, monitor and update Divisions on the specific environmental impacts of business operations and support the development of plans to minimise or eliminate these. Progress on EAIs is monitored across the year through an inspection and audit process.

Steamships firmly believes that environmental education is one of the most effective ways to ensure the principles of environmental sustainability are understood and adopted within the Group and the community. Steamships was an active participant in various community environmental programs in 2012, often working in collaboration with the PNG Government, local community groups and other private companies.

The Group is a major supporter of PNG’s World Environment Day celebrations, because of their focus on educating children about conservation and the PNG environment. Steamships supports the school component of the celebrations by sponsoring the prizes and awards for the competition “Best Environmentally Friendly School” at five schools in the National Capital District, as well as the “School Innovation Project.”

Progress continues at the Swire Papua New Guinea Rainforest Study (SPRS), with plans to develop five new forest plots finalised in 2012. The project continues to be well supported by local communities and by the end of 2012 had provided access to formal education for over 200 children in the research area.

Steamships announced the inaugural recipient of the Swire Conservation Scholarship in Forest Science and Conservation during 2012. This Scholarship, funded by the Swire Educational Trust, aims to support individuals of exceptional promise in developing leadership roles in forest science and management in PNG. It provides the opportunity for a student from PNG to achieve a Master of Science by research at an international university of their choice.

Sustainability at Steamships is guided by five focus areas, together referred to at the THRIVE strategy: these are Climate, Waste, Water, People, and Community. By prioritising the environmental sustainability of our operations, our duty of care to our staff , and our role as a corporate citizen of Papua New Guinea, we aim to remain a major contributor to the economic development of PNG and a committed steward of the unique environment and culture of our nation.

Improving sustainability is a process and requires systematic strategy. It starts with robust monitoring and culminates in action. We continue to develop and strengthen our internal processes and embed sustainability within our standard business practices. Our Sustainability Policy, endorsed by the Board of Directors and signed by the Company’s Chairman and Managing Director, outlines our approach to sustainable development and is supported by an evolving suite of internal policies and implementation action plans.

Building on our long history, Steamships aims to lead sustainable progress in PNG for the next generation of stakeholders. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the people we employ, contributing to the development of the communities in which we operate, and reducing the impacts we have on PNG’s unique environment. We do so because we understand that our long-term business goals can only be achieved if we embed the principles of sustainable development in our operations.

Under the five THRIVE pillars, we aim to:

Reduce our carbon footprint and develop a pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050. Take adequate steps to build our resilience to climate change.
Reduce the volume of waste generated in our operations, divert waste from landfill, and identify opportunities for circular waste management.
Use water responsibly and sustainably and protect our watersheds. Be a good steward of the natural resources under our influence.
Safeguard the health and safety of our employees, causing zero harm. Provide a fair, safe, and equitable workplace. Empower women and encourage their inclusion at all levels of the workforce.
Bring value to the communities in which we operate and respect their culture and heritage.

Media or Investor inquiries should be directed to Steamships Company Secretary, Sean Pelling.

Phone: (+675) 322 0222/328 or

Email: SPelling@steamships.com.pg

Under the five THRIVE pillars, we aim to:

Reduce our carbon footprint and develop a pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050. Take adequate steps to build our resilience to climate change.
Reduce the volume of waste generated in our operations, divert waste from landfill, and identify opportunities for circular waste management.
Use water responsibly and sustainably and protect our watersheds. Be a good steward of the natural resources under our influence.
Safeguard the health and safety of our employees, causing zero harm. Provide a fair, safe, and equitable workplace. Empower women and encourage their inclusion at all levels of the workforce.
Bring value to the communities in which we operate and respect their culture and heritage.

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COLGATE PALMOLIVE (PNG)

Steamships holds a 50 per cent beneficial interest in Colgate-Palmolive (PNG) Ltd (Colgate), a company that markets and distributes oral, personal, home and fabric care products in PNG. Joint control is exercised by the board however day to day management is performed by Colgate-Palmolive Australia.

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Steamships risk appetite is observed as moderately conservative and has identified its material business risks and actively manages those risks. All material business risks that arise in the course of the Group’s activities have clearly defined management ownership and accountability for reporting to the Board.

The Board is responsible for reviewing the Group’s policies on risk oversight and management. In doing so, the Board satisfies itself that management has developed and implemented a sound system of risk management and internal control.

The Group is committed to the management of risks throughout its operations to protect its employees, the environment, Group assets, earnings and reputation. Certain risks occur in the normal course of the Group's business and include foreign exchange and interest rate risks.

The Group Risk Management program utilises a risk management tool and database to assist in monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the Group’s risk management procedures and policies. The Group also uses other risk management techniques, including insurance, to reduce the financial impact of any uncontrollable or catastrophic losses.

Steamships’ management reports regularly to the Board on the effectiveness of its risk management systems and performance in managing material business risks. Steamships is incorporated in Papua New Guinea and is not generally subject to the Australian Corporations Act, hence the Board does not require the Managing Director and the Finance Director to provide a declaration that is consistent with section 295A of the Australian Corporations Act 2001.

Steamships currently has as part of the decision making process, the following board committees:

Audit Committee

While the Board maintains overall responsibility for the systems of internal control and monitors their effectiveness, it is assisted in discharging its responsibilities by the Audit Committee, which is composed of an independent non-executive chairman and three non-executive directors.

Revised formal terms of reference for the Audit Committee were updated in November 2017. The Audit Committee recommends the appointment and remuneration of the external auditors, reviews the Group's financial statements and the adequacy and effectiveness of existing internal and external audit arrangements. It also considers management of the Group's risk (including safety and operational risks). The findings and recommendations of the Committee are reported to the board. The Committee meets three times a year, at which time it receives and discusses reports from senior management and from external auditors. The members of the Audit Committee, their qualifications and their attendance at meetings of the Committee held are shown in the Annual Report.

Remuneration and Nominations Committee

Steamships’ board has established a Remuneration and Nominations Committee comprising the Steamships Chairman, Managing Director and a Non-Executive Director. Steamships acknowledges the ASX recommendations that suggest this committee be chaired by an independent director, however the board considers this committee structure appropriate given Steamships’ shareholder structure.

The Remuneration and Nominations Committee meets bi-annually or, as a minimum, annually, to determine the compensation of the senior executive staff. Attendance at committee meetings is noted in the Annual Report. The Committee also reviews the Group’s staff learning and development plans and is responsible for the succession planning of all senior manager positions. The recommendations of this Committee are minuted.

Strategic Planning Committee

The Board has formed a Strategic Planning Committee that meets annually and provides a detailed review of the annual budget and the three-year planning process in discussion with the executive directors and divisional general managers. This review in no way diminishes the responsibility of the full Board to review and approve the Group’s strategy at a macro level.

The selected strategy is implemented by means of programmes, budgets and procedures. Implementation involves the organisation of the Group’s resources and motivation of the staff to achieve objectives.

Charter

Terms of Reference – Audit Committee - [ Download PDF ]
Board Charter - [ Download PDF ]
Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter - [ Download PDF ]

Policies

STC-P-01 STC Health, Safety & Environment Policy - [ Download PDF ]
Code of Conduct - [ Download PDF ]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy - [ Download PDF ]
Whistleblowing Procedure (2023) - [ Download PDF ]
Public Disclosure and External Communications Policy (2023) - [ Download PDF ]

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