Aker Solutions is committed to continuous improvement of our corporate responsibility and our implementation of the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. Here are some examples of activities implemented in the last reporting period.
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Over the past years we have maintained a focus on reducing energy use and CO2 emissions from travelling by investing in and encouraging in green collaboration.
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Reduced CO2 from travel:
Over the past years we have maintained a focus on reducing energy use and CO2 emissions from travelling by investing in and encouraging in green collaboration, including video conferencing equipment, online meeting tools and effective phone conferencing and smart boards. We have also invested in electrical cars for corporate use.
Green Logistics:
We have also adopted a “green logistics” program for our offshore personnel in the North Sea. In this, personnel are engaged in offshore modification and maintenance projects closest to each individual’s home to avoid unnecessary travel. Tools and service equipment is also stored closest possible to the offshore installations to avoid unnecessary transportation.
Reduced energy use and CO2 emissions from buildings:
In 2010 we established smarter systems to control heating, lighting and cooling at our head quarters in Oslo. We have restricted the access to unnecessary use of cooling systems, and to compensate we have reduced the temperature of the supply air from ventilation. We have managed to reduce our energy consumption by 37% from January 2010 to January 2011. We have also reduced the required effect of remote supply of heating and cooling which provides an estimated saving of one million Norwegian Kroner (NOK) per year. Our offices at other geographical locations have been asked to prepare suitable plans for reducing their CO2 footprint.
Mitigation of environmental impacts from our products and services:
The Gjøa oil platform:
The first platform with land-based electricity-supply to be operated in the North Sea was built at Aker Solutions yard in Stord.
Aker H-6e rigs:
- Zero harmful discharges to sea
- Energy optimisation and reduced emissions to air
- Facilitate for use of green chemicals
- Facilitate for an effective waste management system
- Strong focus on HSE
Zero discharge to sea systems
Aker Solutions has engineered and constructed Floating, Production and Storage vessels with zero discharge to sea.
Arctic bow loading
Aker Solutions has delivered offshore loading equipment for decades, i.e. Pusnes bow loading system™ and Pusnes offloading system™. As more and more field developments materialise in Arctic regions, Aker Solutions saw the need for specialised loading systems that satisfy stringent environmental requirements. The Pusnes inboard bow loading system™ is one of these developments.
Subsea Control systems
Several environmental initiatives have resulted in more environmental friendly subsea tools and systems. I.e hydraulic fluids are changed to electrically operated systems. Also subsea developments eliminate need for huge surface vessels/ships.
Cessation and decommissioning
Aker Solutions is heavily involved in the decommissioning market in the North Sea. Old redundant oil platforms are closed down, cleaned and decommissioned at our site for further recycling of materials. Close to 100% is recycled.