Sustainability
Every day, thousands of tonnes of materials, equipment, and supplies move through our operations. The way we transport, store, and manage these resources doesn’t just impact our clients - it shapes communities, supports our people, and defines our environmental footprint.
Sustainability isn’t an add-on for us; it’s embedded in every decision. From improving safety and governance to cutting CO₂ emissions and reducing waste, we’re proving that operations can be responsible, resilient, and sustainable.
Our sustainability strategy. Robust, measurable, delivered.
Our strategy is centred on sustainability, innovation, and long-term value creation. We are committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and to supporting the energy transition by generating 20% of our business growth in the Renewables and Future Energy sector by 2029. With over 50 years of experience and a strong industry legacy, ASCO remains focused on securing a long-term, sustainable future for our people, our partners, and the planet.
As a genuine partner, ASCO enables energy providers worldwide to achieve their ambitions while keeping pace with the global transition towards an energy-efficient future.
Mike Pettigrew, Group CEO
Our aim is to supply safe, lean and sustainable logistics solutions, working closely with customers, suppliers and industry bodies. Together, we work on building innovative and sustainable solutions to lower overall supply chain emissions and support an integrated, stable, resilient and affordable low-carbon energy mix.
Thuy-Tien Le Guen Dang, Head of New Energy & Net Zero
74%
We’ve cut overall CO₂e emissions by 74% compared to 2019 by switching to HVO fuel, streamlining our operations, digitalising our supply chain, and adding a microgrid in Farsund
95%
We diverted 95% of waste from landfill in our UK operations
52%
Reduction in water use vs 2019 baseline (improved metering & reporting)
160+
We’ve delivered 160+ long service awards in recognition of those who have worked with ASCO for an extended period
How we are making an impact
Environment
We’re reducing our own footprint while helping clients achieve their low-carbon ambitions. We apply our logistics expertise and innovative technology to drive cleaner, more efficient operations across the energy supply chain.
Through our operations:
- Transitioning our HGV fleet to 100% renewable HVO biofuel.
- Digitalising supply bases with smart technology — improving efficiency, cutting goods-handling time by up to 80%, and reducing emissions.
- Powering facilities with renewables, including a microgrid of solar panels and wind turbines at our Farsund warehouse in Norway, cutting electricity use by 50%.
Supporting our clients
- Operating a vessel pooling model that reduced three operators’ combined fleet from four to three platform supply vessels (PSVs).
- Supplying HVO fuel blends to decarbonise both road and maritime transport.
- Helping clients achieve ISO 50001 energy management certification.
- Supported over a dozen wind developers with projects over the past decade
Social
Empowering people. Strengthening communities.
People and communities are at the heart of our resilience and reputation. We’re committed to a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace — and to ensuring our presence brings lasting benefits to the communities we serve.
Building local capability
We’re developing local talent and transitioning operations to locally managed teams - creating long-term economic opportunity and skills growth in the locations where we operate.
Listening to our people
Our recent staff surveys show that employee satisfaction is rising across the business, with our people highlighting pride in ASCO’s commitment to community support worldwide.
Equity, diversity & inclusion
We foster an open and fair workplace, promoting awareness and dialogue on disability, menopause, men’s health, unconscious bias, and cultural diversity through campaigns, resources, and global recognition events.
Safety culture
Our Perfect Day initiative champions zero injuries, zero service failures, and zero environmental incidents - reinforcing our safety-first mindset across every part of our business.
Learning & development
From apprenticeships and graduate schemes to professional qualifications, we invest in career pathways that build capability, retain talent, and support succession planning.
Governance
Responsible decisions
Strong governance underpins everything we do. It ensures compliance, accountability, and ethical decision-making - forming the foundation for sustainable growth and trusted relationships.
Embedding stewardship
Our Management Board, established in 2018, sets and monitors sustainability and risk targets. Senior leaders are accountable for governance objectives, including the management of climate-related risks.
Managing risk & compliance
Dedicated committees oversee Governance & Risk, Environmental Sustainability, EDI, HSSEQ, and Social priorities — ensuring compliance, protecting data, and driving accountability across our global operations.
Strengthening cyber security
We apply robust technical controls, continuous staff training, and cross-industry collaboration to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
Ensuring transparency
We publish sustainability reports, share performance data with clients, and measure our Net Zero progress through recognised frameworks, independently assured for accuracy and credibility.
