Our sustainability strategy is an integral part of our transformation journey and is key to us building a stronger, more cohesive Company operating in the Blue Economy.

Our strategy is to protect the environment and create a positive impact on society and the economy by integrating sustainability considerations into our operations.

We are committed to investing in responsible energy transition technologies, empowering our employees, and supporting local communities. We work collaboratively with our customers to develop products and services that support the energy transition, and with our suppliers to build a sustainable supply chain.

By integrating sustainability considerations into our operations, we intend to deliver strong, profitable growth while building on our 175+ year heritage and creating a positive impact on society.

The three key pillars of our sustainability strategy

Our sustainability strategy is built on three fundamental pillars that guide our efforts and drive our commitment to a sustainable future. Underpinned by our purpose, the three pillars reinforce each other and, together, support our business growth strategy.

Enabling strategic growth

Centred around three pillars – People, Planet and Partnerships – our sustainability strategy brings together the strengths of our people, low carbon technologies and partnerships with our suppliers and customers, in pursuit of the Net Zero future.

Our future strategic growth will be achieved by investing in:

  • Developing our global talent and specialist competencies, alongside our commitment to stronger employee engagement.
  • Prioritising our regional growth based on the key components of market drivers and customer needs.
  • Investing in the right technology and innovation, including new product development that will differentiate us from the competition.

Governance

Our Group sustainability governance structure aligns with the existing Group business and governance model to ensure greatest efficiencies and no overlap. The Sustainability Committee is a sub-committee of the Executive Committee mandated to assist the CEO in recommending the Group’s Sustainability Strategy to the Board.

In particular:

  • A Board member, Claire Hawkings, a Non-Executive Director, attends meetings on a regular basis. Claire brings ESG related expertise while strengthening communication between management and the Board.
  • The Group Heads of Divisions now form part of the Sustainability Committee ensuring a strong team of management level influencers in relation to ESG.
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James Fisher's Sustainability Report 2023

Download our 2023 Sustainability Report to find out what sustainability means to us and how we'll deliver against our targets.