The ESG initiatives during Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) must align with globally recognised frameworks and standards, including:

• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)

• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)

• ISO 9001 (Quality)

• ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility)

• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• IFC Environmental & Social Performance Standards

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

• Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

• Equator Principles (EP4)

• OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

Below is the complete breakdown.

1. Environmental (E) – According to International Standards

a. Emissions & Climate Control (ISO 14064, TCFD)

• Conduct GHG inventory (Scope 1, 2, 3).

• Integrate energy-efficient engineering in design.

• Reduce routine flaring during commissioning.

• Use low-emission generators, electrification, and hybrid marine vessels.

b. Pollution Prevention (IFC PS3: Resource Efficiency & Pollution Prevention)

• Hazardous waste management aligned with Basel Convention.

• Stormwater, wastewater and runoff management.

• Dust, noise, and air quality control at fabrication yards.

c. Biodiversity & Marine Protection (IFC PS6)

• Manage impacts to marine fauna during piling, towing and installation.

• Controlled discharge limits according to MARPOL.

d. Resource Efficiency (ISO 50001 Energy Management)

• Energy-efficient construction equipment.

• Water conservation and recycling systems.

2. Social (S) – According to International Standards

a. Worker Health & Safety (ISO 45001, ILO C155)

• Risk-based HSE management plan for EPCIC lifecycle.

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) aligned with OGP/IOGP 6.0 guidelines.

• Incident investigation using Tripod Beta or TapRooT standards.

b. Labour & Human Rights (IFC PS2, UN Global Compact)

• Fair wages and hours.

• No forced labour or child labour.

• Ethical recruitment for migrant workers.

c. Community Engagement (IFC PS1)

• Stakeholder engagement plans.

• Local content development and training programmes.

• Social impact assessments for local communities.

d. Workers’ Welfare (ILO, IFC PS2)

• Accommodation meeting IFC Workers’ Accommodation Guidelines.

• Access to safe food, clean water, medical care, and grievance mechanisms.

3. Governance (G) – According to International Standards

a. Anti-Corruption & Ethical Procurement (OECD, ISO 37001)

• Anti-bribery management system (ABMS) controls.

• Transparent tender evaluation and vendor selection.

b. Compliance & Reporting (GRI, TCFD)

• ESG performance reporting based on global indicators.

• Auditable records for HSE, environmental, and social performance.

c. Risk Management & Oversight (ISO 31000)

• Integrated risk assessment for design, fabrication, marine transport, installation & HUC.

• Governance committees, internal audit, and third-party verification.

d. Supply Chain Governance (IFC, UNGP)

• ESG compliance extended to subcontractors.

• Supplier ESG screening and continuous monitoring.

4. ESG Across the EPCIC Lifecycle – Internationally Aligned

EPCIC Phase ESG Requirements (International) Engineering Environmental impact assessment (EIA), energy & emissions modelling, fatigue & noise studies, low-carbon design. Procurement Ethical sourcing (OECD), supplier ESG screening (IFC), low-VOC materials, recyclable steel. Construction ISO 45001 safety controls, worker welfare (ILO), hazardous waste controls (Basel), energy efficiency. Installation MARPOL compliance, marine fauna protection, offshore PTW, noise & vibration limits. Commissioning Zero-flaring policies, GHG reporting (TCFD & ISO 14064), ethical labour practices, anti-bribery checks.