The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Program is a programmatic effort to share and develop best practices across the offshore energy industry. From top to bottom, NOIA members are already embracing ESG principles as dedicated stewards of the environment and of local communities, and the ESG Program unifies and align their efforts. Through innovation, best ESG practices and new technology, our can industry can solve environmental and climate challenges facing society.
New: NOIA ESG Network 2024 Report is Out!
NOIA released the report, The NOIA ESG Network 2024 Report of the Offshore Energy Industry: Managing Emissions and Developing the Workforce of Tomorrow. The report highlights the work done by the NOIA Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Network and NOIA members to share and develop the best ESG practices across the offshore energy industry, including 11 case studies in emissions reduction or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Learn more here.
NOIA ESG Excellence Award!
NOIA launched the inaugural NOIA Environmental, Social, & Governance Excellence Award in June 2022. The NOIA ESG Excellence Award highlights and recognizes those, who by their actions, design, or influence, are contributing to the advancement of ideals embodied by the NOIA ESG Principles. The NOIA ESG Excellence Award is open to any offshore service or supply company in good standing with NOIA.
The next NOIA ESG Excellence Award competition will open in Summer 2025!
Past NOIA ESG Excellence Award Winners:
2024 | SEACOR Marine
2023 | TechnipFMC
2022 | Vallourec
Foundational ESG Principles
- NOIA member companies provide the energy that is essential for our everyday lives and raises the quality of life of our communities, reducing poverty and hunger while promoting good heath and well-being.
- We operate in coastal and ocean environments with safety, health, environmental protection and sustainability as core values.
- We share a commitment to a high standard of corporate citizenship and continuous improvement in environmental, social and governance performance.
- We recognize the risks of climate change and the need for continued action. As innovators, we are committed to contributing solutions and best practices to optimally balance societal and environmental needs.
Environmental Principles
NOIA and its Members commit to:
- Using energy efficiently;
- Managing water and waste responsibly;
- Advancing best practices to reduce environmental impact and promote ecosystem health.
NOIA Climate Change Principle:
- NOIA and its member companies commit to a collaborative approach with all stakeholders in providing solutions that balance environmental, social, economic, energy, and national security needs for society. We contribute to the advancement of principles of innovation, conservation, efficiency, resiliency, mitigation, and adaptation that must be part of a systematic approach to addressing the climate challenge. See NOIA Climate Change Position for detailed position with principles.
Social Principles
NOIA and its Members commit to:
- Diversity and inclusion in hiring and employment practices;
- Safe and healthy working conditions for employees and partners;
- Improving communities where we work and live.
Governance Principles
NOIA and its Members commit to:
- Operate in an ethical manner and in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Implementing processes that incorporate ESG principles and practices.
- Manage risk through appropriate controls.
Join the NOIA ESG Network!
NOIA ESG Network Participation Packet
NOIA ESG Reports
NOIA ESG Network 2024 Report
NOIA ESG Network 2023 Report
NOIA ESG Network 2022 Report
NOIA ESG Network 2021 Report
NOIA ESG Network 2024 Report
NOIA ESG Network 2023 Report
NOIA ESG Network 2022 Report
YEAR ONE: NOIA ESG ANNUAL REPORT