sustainability

Reducing our impact on the planet, ethical business practices and the welfare of both our staff and the communities in which we operate, all underpin our business strategy

sustainability

Building a business that's fit for all our futures

Our approach embraces the needs of the environment, society and sound governance. Key features include:

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Race to Zero

We have taken the Race to Zero pledge via the Network Net Zero Community. The main goals of this are for the company to achieve a 50% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050, based on scientific targets set out by the UNFCCC.

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Reducing consumption

We are committed to reducing our consumption of energy and other resources.

This includes the process of ‘greening’ our vessels to reduce fuel consumption, reducing our use of water and reducing our use of other consumables, such as paper and ink cartridges.

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Sustainable purchasing


We have sustainable purchasing procedures in place, including a product procurement policy and a supplier procurement policy.

We segregate recyclable materials in all our offices and use responsible contractors for the collection and disposal of both generic commercial waste and hazardous waste.

Want to know more?

If you want to find out more about our commitment to sustainability and the way Ocean Ecology operates, you can click here to see our Environmental Policy. Alternatively, contact us for further information. 

explore our projects

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Oil & Gas
Marine mammal mitigation during seismic surveys close to western gray whale feeding grounds
Visit project page: Marine mammal mitigation during seismic surveys close to western gray whale feeding grounds
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Oil & Gas
Delivering full-service environmental survey for southern North Sea decommissioning
Visit project page: Delivering full-service environmental survey for southern North Sea decommissioning
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Offshore Wind
Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Environmental Surveys
Visit project page: Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Environmental Surveys
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Offshore Wind
Celtic Sea pre-consenting survey: marine mammal and seabird observations
Visit project page: Celtic Sea pre-consenting survey: marine mammal and seabird observations
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Regulatory Bodies
Fish survey helps understand the ecology of Allonby Bay HPMA
Visit project page: Fish survey helps understand the ecology of Allonby Bay HPMA
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Offshore Wind
Sofia Offshore Wind Farm: Pre-Construction Benthic Survey and Advisory Services
Visit project page: Sofia Offshore Wind Farm: Pre-Construction Benthic Survey and Advisory Services
Picture of three whale fins breaking the surface of the ocean
Oil & Gas
Marine mammal mitigation during seismic surveys close to western gray whale feeding grounds
Visit project page: Marine mammal mitigation during seismic surveys close to western gray whale feeding grounds
Picture of survey crew deploying a grab over the side of a vessel at sea
Oil & Gas
Delivering full-service environmental survey for southern North Sea decommissioning
Visit project page: Delivering full-service environmental survey for southern North Sea decommissioning
Aerial picture of the rocky shore in the survey area
Offshore Wind
Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Environmental Surveys
Visit project page: Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Environmental Surveys
Picture of dolphins in the Celtic Sea
Offshore Wind
Celtic Sea pre-consenting survey: marine mammal and seabird observations
Visit project page: Celtic Sea pre-consenting survey: marine mammal and seabird observations
Picture of two survey team holding a dogfish landed in the survey at Allonby Bay
Regulatory Bodies
Fish survey helps understand the ecology of Allonby Bay HPMA
Visit project page: Fish survey helps understand the ecology of Allonby Bay HPMA
Picture of a survey crew member working on the boat at sunrise
Offshore Wind
Sofia Offshore Wind Farm: Pre-Construction Benthic Survey and Advisory Services
Visit project page: Sofia Offshore Wind Farm: Pre-Construction Benthic Survey and Advisory Services

ocean ecology update

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Ocean Ecology acquires Shoreline Surveys Ltd
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Ocean Ecology exhibiting at Ocean Business 2025
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OE acquires innovation focused Tritonia Scientific
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First Ocean Ecology apprentices qualify
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Richard Hopewell joins Ocean Ecology’s new fish health unit
Read article: Richard Hopewell joins Ocean Ecology’s new fish health unit
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Ocean Ecology joins the Workboat Association
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Sara Pflaum joins Ocean Ecology
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OE Awarded Triple QHSE ISO Certification
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Spotlight: Principal Sediment Specialist Kate Llewellin
Read article: Spotlight: Principal Sediment Specialist Kate Llewellin
Picture of Ross Griffin and Emile Foote shaking hands to seal the acquisition of Shoreline Surveys by Ocean Ecology

News

Ocean Ecology acquires Shoreline Surveys Ltd
Read article: Ocean Ecology acquires Shoreline Surveys Ltd
Ocean Business announcement 1000 x 1000 pix

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Ocean Ecology exhibiting at Ocean Business 2025
Read article: Ocean Ecology exhibiting at Ocean Business 2025
Picture of a remote underwater vehicle (ROV) in the sea

News

OE acquires innovation focused Tritonia Scientific
Read article: OE acquires innovation focused Tritonia Scientific
Picture of qualified Lab Technician Mackenzie Harrod

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First Ocean Ecology apprentices qualify
Read article: First Ocean Ecology apprentices qualify
Picture of leading Fish health specialist Richard Hopewell of Ocean Ecology

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Richard Hopewell joins Ocean Ecology’s new fish health unit
Read article: Richard Hopewell joins Ocean Ecology’s new fish health unit
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Ocean Ecology joins the Workboat Association
Read article: Ocean Ecology joins the Workboat Association
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Sara Pflaum joins Ocean Ecology
Read article: Sara Pflaum joins Ocean Ecology
Small catamaran (Coastal Surveyor) moored on a harbour wall

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OE Awarded Triple QHSE ISO Certification
Read article: OE Awarded Triple QHSE ISO Certification
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Spotlight: Principal Sediment Specialist Kate Llewellin
Read article: Spotlight: Principal Sediment Specialist Kate Llewellin