MMA Offshore Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:88,301 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:15,336 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,210 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:71,755 tCO2e/year
Carbon Intensity:Reduced emissions intensity between FY2020 and FY2021.
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Maintained environmental certification and all required licenses without any reportable or adverse environmental events.
- Reduced emissions intensity between FY2020 and FY2021.
- Increased revenue from offshore wind to 16% of total revenue.
- Successfully trialled potable water systems on four vessels to eliminate single-use water bottles by 2024.
Social Achievements
- Launched a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 counselling support.
- Implemented the third annual Employee Opinion Survey to identify areas for improvement.
- Achieved global certification for all operations to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.
- Increased percentage of women on the Board of Directors to 33.3%.
Governance Achievements
- Complied with the 4th Edition of the Australian Securities Exchange’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations.
- Had no known incidents of bribery or corruption during FY2021.
- Published a Modern Slavery Statement.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Assist in meeting the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Significantly grow revenue from offshore wind.
Short-term Goals:
- Eliminate single-use water bottles on vessels by 2024.
Environmental Challenges
- Increase in Total Recordable Case Frequency (TRCF) from 0.54 to 1.13 (per million hours worked).
- COVID-19 pandemic presented significant logistical challenges.
- Percentage of women in senior management below targets.
Mitigation Strategies
- Initiated a “Stand Together for Safety” event and other initiatives to address the increase in lost time injuries.
- Implemented robust COVID-19 response procedures, including remote working capabilities.
- Continued focus on promoting and supporting women through recruitment and employee development practices.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supporting local and Indigenous businesses
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Opportunities
- Diversification into offshore wind
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:141,387 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:32,845 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,367 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:107,175 tCO2e/year
Carbon Intensity:15.6 Total Emissions / Available Vessel Days in FY2022
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased resourcing directed at emissions reduction, establishing a new role of Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives and appointing an Operational Improvement Lead.
- Collaborated on a project to gain Gas Ready certification for the MMA Leveque (now FFI Green Pioneer) to run on ammonia.
- Developed a more detailed Emissions Reduction Strategy approved by the Board.
- Progressed technical evaluation for battery technology installation on a support vessel.
- Acquisition of Subcon, bringing environmental solutions including artificial reefs and coastal erosion solutions.
Social Achievements
- Improved safety performance with TRCF decreasing from 1.13 to 0.28.
- Achieved 344 (94%) perfect days (days free of recordable injuries or material incidents).
- Established a corporate volunteering program.
- Enhanced diversity and inclusion through awareness and inclusion events; percentage of women employed at an executive leadership level increased to 33.3% from 16.7%.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with Indigenous communities, including engaging Traditional Owners in survey projects.
Governance Achievements
- Compliance with ASX 4th Edition Corporate Governance Principles.
- Implementation of a Group Whistleblower Policy.
- Zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption.
- Publication of a Modern Slavery Statement.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 30% female representation at the senior management level by June 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Elimination of single-use water bottles onboard vessels by 2024.
- Increase the number of females in technical positions to a minimum of 10% by June 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Absence of commercially viable alternative fuels for vessels to materially reduce carbon emissions from marine gas oil.
- Uncertainty around the timeline for commercialisation of alternative fuel technology.
Mitigation Strategies
- Focusing on operational initiatives to reduce fuel burn.
- Installation of battery technology where appropriate.
- Investing in research into alternative fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen and methane.
- Developing strategies and initiatives to reduce emissions across operations.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Extensive third-party due diligence on prospective suppliers and contractors.
- Requirement for new vendors to abide by the Modern Slavery Act and UN Global Compact Principles.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Coastal erosion due to rising sea levels and extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Changes in demand for oil and gas services.
Opportunities
- Growth in offshore wind and other renewable energy sectors.
- Decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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MMA's key ESG initiatives are aligned with these UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Engineered reefs
- Coastal erosion solutions
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:127.2 ktCO2-e
Scope 1 Emissions:9.4 ktCO2-e
Scope 2 Emissions:0.2 ktCO2-e
Scope 3 Emissions:117.6 ktCO2-e
Renewable Energy Share:24% of total revenue
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Overall emissions for FY2023 decreased by 10% in comparison to FY2022. The primary reason for the reduction in emissions was fewer owned and chartered vessels in the fleet in comparison to the prior year.
- Increased share of revenue from offshore wind from 9% to 24%
- Installed two new artificial reefs in Tasmania
Social Achievements
- Maintained world-class safety performance with a TRCF of 0.26
- Won the 2022 IMCA Safety Award for Target 365 Leadership Engagement Program
- Raised more than $31,800 and volunteered more than 100 hours for local charities
Governance Achievements
- Compliant with ASX 4th Edition Corporate Governance Principles
- Updated Code of Conduct to incorporate MMA’s Purpose, Principles and behaviours charter
- No known incidents of bribery or corruption
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase percentage of revenue from offshore wind
Environmental Challenges
- Access to skilled personnel
- Project schedule movements and lower availability of assets in the broader market
- Currently no commercially available alternative to diesel for vessel fleet
- Geopolitical risks in various operating regions
- Climate change and the energy transition impacting traditional oil and gas customers
Mitigation Strategies
- Developing decarbonisation and fuel efficiency initiatives
- Diversifying revenue streams into offshore wind, government & defence, and environmental services
- Developing integrated services offering
- Regularly risk assessing market areas and clients
- Comprehensive ESG strategy
- Diversification into offshore wind market
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Indigenous procurement through Supply Nation membership
- Counter-party due diligence on prospective suppliers and contractors
- Compliance with modern slavery legislation
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Transition Risks
- Energy transition impacting traditional oil and gas customers
- Transition to alternative marine fuel technology
Opportunities
- Growth in offshore wind market
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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MMA’s key ESG initiatives are aligned with several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which address the key challenges currently faced globally.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Artificial reefs
- Pipe Clamping Mattresses (PCM)
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 IMCA Safety Award