Offshore wind is part of the solution to provide renewable, low-carbon energy for the world. But there is much still to be done to reduce the carbon footprint of installing capacity offshore.
One Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) operator which is not only investing in highly efficient vessels but also investing in the decarbonising of its onshore operations, is Seacat Services. Ian Baylis, founder of the company, visited 4C's Crow Nest to talk about what drives the business mission to decarbonise its operations, and the actions that have already been taken, including:
Purchasing electric vans for business use
Electric bikes for staff to use for short trips
Sustainable work wear
Eco-friendly cleaning materials
Investment in innovative vessels
Solar panels fitted to office roofIan talked about how thinking outside the box and questioning actions, are all part of the never-ending quest to improve carbon management. 'Going Green' is not about cost-saving, but planet-saving.