Our Approach & Reporting
Engineering energy infrastructure with safety, discipline and responsible delivery.
Sustainability is embedded in how we design, build and deliver energy infrastructure worldwide. Supported by our integrated model — from engineering and fabrication to our marine fleet — we help customers deliver projects that support energy security while advancing lower-carbon solutions. Our disciplined execution, responsible business practices and strong safety culture advance our sustainability program and project portfolio.
Grid electricity sourced sustainably
Energy management excellence across assets
Cybersecurity program protecting our systems and data
Nationally recognized content and community initiatives
Engaging 5,000+ employees across our organization
Employees completed ethics and compliance training
"McDermott takes a pragmatic and integrated approach to sustainability. By combining engineering depth with operational experience across the project lifecycle, we embed sustainability into delivery."
Michael McKelvy - Chief Executive Office and Chair, Board of Directors
Rachel Clingman - Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Our Sustainability Approach
Maintaining a strong safety culture is a shared responsibility. In 2025, we strengthened our safety culture with the launch of Life-Saving Rules, reinforcing critical behaviors across projects. Our teams delivered nearly 122M workhours and sustained industry‑leading safety with a TRIR of 0.09 and LTIR of 0.003.
Our integrated capabilities, owned assets and global execution model support the delivery of complex energy infrastructure, from concept through commissioning, and allow us to maintain consistent quality, operational excellence and responsible project delivery worldwide.
As the energy landscape evolves, we continue expanding lower‑carbon solutions. Through renewable initiatives and operational efficiencies, we reduce environmental impact across projects. In 2025, 3 McDermott vessels achieved ISO 50001 certification, strengthening energy management across our fleet.
We take a proactive approach to managing human rights risks across our operations and supply chain, while supporting meeting project sustainability requirements. In 2025, 76% of our sites conducted human rights risk assessments, supporting stronger and more responsible supply chains.
Reports
Transparency and accountability are central to our sustainability program. Our 2025 sustainability report provides detailed insights into our environmental, social and governance performance and aligns with leading global reporting frameworks.
Sustainability in Action
In British Columbia, we’re delivering modular fabrication for the Woodfibre LNG project, the world’s first net‑zero LNG export facility. Powered by renewable hydroelectricity, it is expected to operate with about 86% lower carbon intensity. At our QMW yard, we’re fabricating 18 modules totaling ~35,000 metric tons to advance lower‑emission LNG infrastructure.
Sustainable aviation fuel is vital for reducing aviation emissions. We support SAF projects across North America and Europe, including front-end engineering for the Turbe synthetic SAF facility. We’re also progressing early engineering for a UK biogas‑to‑liquid SAF plant exploring new pathways to convert biogas into fuel.
To embed circular economy principles into project execution, we built an in‑house circularity calculator aligned with ISO 59020 that gives clients clear lifecycle insights. Our yards, recycling programs and repurposing initiatives also advance circularity by salvaging steel, wood and equipment for reuse.
Responsible material sourcing and reuse are key factors in reducing environmental impact. In 2025, we formalized our lumber reuse program, allowing high- quality construction lumber to be recovered, stored and reused across projects. This initiative reduces waste, lowers costs and improves resource efficiency across project sites.
In Uganda, we continue building local capacity through workforce and supplier development. In 2025, we employed over 160 Ugandans, including 30 from host communities, and sourced more than $30M in local goods and services, supporting long-term economic growth across our operations and beyond.
In partnership with the Third Planet Foundation, McDermott installed renewable energy in three schools in Chennai. The solar power systems and water purification units, we improved access to reliable electricity and safe drinking water for 4,788 students. The systems reduce approximately 15 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.