We take our responsibilities to the communities in which we operate, and to the world as a whole, extremely seriously.
Locally we are committed to developing the capabilities of the countries we work in. We develop community and social activities that are sensitive to local needs, including investments in the development and well being of its people.
Globally we seek to manage our business to the highest standards as well as taking an interest in social matters to establish good relations which benefit the communities in which we operate. We support this through the transfer of expertise and technology and the training and development of local skills.
Our Community Commitments
Africa & Gulf of Mexico
In the Africa & Gulf of Mexico Territory, Subsea 7 has developed a number of long-term partnerships which promote education in science & engineering, enable the transfer of business knowledge & technology and provide charitable support.
Further initiatives include support for a number of health improvement programmes in Africa particularly in the areas of HIV/AIDS education; malaria prevention & treatment and the provision of medical equipment. Other projects include support for educational programmes such as school building and the provision of computing technology to community groups.
In America Subsea 7' is an active member of the Marine Technology Society and participates in The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) events which support the International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) student programmes. The company is also a proud supporter of the Gulf Coast Regional Centre's 'Blood Drive'; as well as the Houston Food Bank, which provides food and other products to more than 400 hunger-relief agencies in southeast Texas; and the employees from the Houston offices are regular participants in the BP MS 150, an annual 2 day cycle fundraiser from Houston to Austin which raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Asia Pacific & Middle East
In the Asia-Pacific Territory, Subsea 7 has developed a number of long-term partnerships which promote education in science & engineering, enable the transfer of business knowledge & technology and provide charitable support.
Further initiatives include the involvement in local industry & commerce groups, contributions to safety campaigns and sustainability programmes. Offshore, the company recognises the positive behaviour of its vessel crews in carrying out risk assessments, health and safety training, demonstrating safe working practices and reporting whale and dolphin sightings, financial incentives gained from such performance contribute to community charitable donations to indigenous communities in Australia.
The company has also worked with the Tabitha Foundation in Cambodia to support the construction of housing for those in need.
Brazil
The Brazil Territory is particularly proud of its project to improve the socio-cultural condition of the community of the Conceição Island, in Niterói, Subsea 7 sponsors the Ilha do Futuro (Island of the Future) project. The programme is supported and managed by volunteers from Subsea and provides a variety of music classes, computer courses, sports and leisure activities, especially for children and young adults.
Subsea 7 also arranges events which are open to the broader community, such as educational movie sessions, sports competitions and a June Party (a traditional event in Brazil).
North Sea Mediterranean & Canada
In the North Sea, Mediterranean & Canada Territory, Subsea 7 has developed a number of long-term partnerships which promote education in science & engineering, enable the transfer of business knowledge & technology and provide charitable support.
Further initiatives include the involvement in local industry & commerce groups such as UK Oil & Gas, contributions to safety campaigns and sustainability programmes and in Canada play a significant leadership role with the Centre for Cold Ocean Research and Engineering, world renowned for its work in ice engineering and management.