IMCA code of practice on environmental sustainability

  • Code of Practice
  • Revision 1 - March 2024

 

A document developed by IMCA’s Members to set expectations on managing key environmental and climate topics associated with offshore marine construction.
 

The document aims to give IMCA Members a practical, non-prescriptive framework for managing key environmental and climate issues, improving performance, and aligning with evolving regulation and stakeholder expectations.
 

Contents

  • Glossary

  • Foreword

  • Executive summary

  • Introduction

  • Significant environmental aspects

    • Greenhouse gas emissions

    • Energy management and energy efficiency

    • Life below water

    • Encouraging a circular economy, waste management and end-of-life assets

    • Raising awareness, competence and training

    • Engaging with the supply chain

    • Embracing automation and digitalisation and associated environmental benefits

  • Measuring and monitoring industry progress

  • Appendix 1 – Multi-stakeholder initiatives and commitments

  • Appendix 2 – Key environmental aspects found in global frameworks and standards where illustrative KPIs can be found

  • Appendix 3 – Carbon intensity indicator proposed proxies


Revision

  • Rev. 1 - March 2024
    Reviewed by the Environmental Sustainability Committee with relevant industry updates
  • Rev. 0 - May 2021
    Initial publication