Optional Notations
The guide also offers two new sustainability notations - SUSTAIN-1(2020) and SUSTAIN-2(2020) - to help marine and offshore operators demonstrate alignment with the SDGs and establish a pathway for sustainability certification and reporting.
The SUSTAIN-1(2020) notation is awarded for compliance with the relevant requirements contained in Section 2 of the Guide and covers the areas listed in the chart below.
The SUSTAIN-2(2020) notation builds on the elements of SUSTAIN-1(2020) and is awarded for compliance with the relevant requirements contained in both Section 2 and Section 3 of the Guide, covering the areas listed in the chart below.
ABS Assistance
ABS has developed an unparalleled global network of sustainability expertise with centers of excellence located in key maritime and offshore cities around the world. ABS works closely with stakeholders in the maritime and offshore industries to create practical guidance for the adoption of the SDGs and identifying the impact and relevance each SDG has on the corresponding operations of a company.