Social responsibility
The sea belongs to everyone
Gorton’s Social Responsibility pillar encompasses the elements of sustainability that are not necessarily environmentally focused, including Inclusion & Integrity, Workplace Safety, Community Impact & Philanthropy, and Human Rights & Ethical Labor Practices.
2024
Accomplishments
Achieved recruitment goal of increasing inclusivity & the diverse representation of Gorton’s staff.
Achieved lowest safety incident rate in over 10 years, well below industry standards.
Launched an internal team focusing on strengthening Human Rights and Ethical Labor Practices.
Successfully completed McDonald’s Social Workplace Accountability audit.
Exceeded volunteer hours’ goal by 100%, donated > 1,600 lb. of food to local food shelters, and hosted quarterly events both internally and externally within local community.
2025-2027
Smart goals
Remain below industry averages for safety incident rate metrics.
Develop documented, industry-specific supply chain risk assessment & audit process for human rights & ethical labor practices via dedicated internal team.
Enhance overall organizational Agility and Empowerment, first by identifying opportunity areas via employee focus groups.
Maintain Community Involvement & Philanthropy efforts, targeting one volunteer event per quarter.
Remain below industry averages for safety incident rate metrics.
Enhance overall organizational Agility and Empowerment, first by identifying opportunity areas via employee focus groups.
2025-2027
Smart goals
Develop documented, industry-specific supply chain risk assessment & audit process for human rights & ethical labor practices via dedicated internal team.
Maintain Community Involvement & Philanthropy efforts, targeting one volunteer event per quarter.