Prevention

Prevention will come primarily from efficiency gains secured across our operations and by applying a circular economy mindset to waste management. This multifaceted approach embodies our dedication to building a sustainable, efficient, and circular future.

Sustainability_1. Minimising our environmental impact_ Alternative energy sources

Optimising energy use across our fleet 

Our commitment to responsible energy use on our vessels is a crucial step in reaching our sustainability targets. By actively managing power demand and minimising fuel consumption, we cut the emissions footprint of our operations.

Alternative energy sources
Lower transit speeds

A dedicated initiative to boost energy efficiency across our fleet has delivered major operational and technical improvements. A key measure involves lowering transit speeds wherever possible. By departing early when schedules allow, we can reduce fuel use and emissions through optimised routing, draught and pipelay speeds.

Energy-efficient upgrades

We are enhancing fleet efficiency with regular anti-fouling applications on our vessel hulls to minimise drag and fuel consumption. Additionally, fleet-wide LED lighting and freshwater cooling upgrades are underway, with more energy-saving equipment planned for the near future.

Monitoring fuel and power

With a focus on maximising efficiency, we are implementing precise tracking systems to map fuel and power use across our fleet. This data-driven approach allows us to pinpoint and reduce consumption where it is needed most.

Circular economy approach to waste management 

Integrating circular economy principles – through robust reuse and recycling programmes – into our operations is generating considerable savings in both primary resources and GHG emissions. 

 20,000

 tonnes of steel was recycled

35,000 

tonnes of CO₂ or GHG emissions were reduced

Data-driven waste insights

A multidisciplinary team is conducting thorough analyses to identify key opportunities for waste reduction. These efforts provide insights into waste by category and location, guiding us to target areas with the highest impact potential. Additionally, we are building visibility into materials and equipment available for reuse and recycling.

Preventing surplus

Through dashboards and planning tools, we are optimising stock levels to match operational needs. Our teams leverage in-house engineering expertise to refurbish components to as-new standards, ensuring a sustainable inventory model that prevents surplus and aligns with circular economy principles.

Recycle and reuse

Our commitment to reuse and recycling has yielded significant results: since 2019, we have recycled over 20,000 tonnes of steel and reused 1500 tonnes of equipment, including rigging and welding materials. These efforts alone have reduced CO₂ or GHG emissions by more than 35,000 tonnes across our yards and vessels, reflecting our dedication to environmentally and economically sustainable practices.