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    • Glossary of Terms

    • Abbreviations

    • Executive Summary

    • Background

    • Underwater noise regulatory developments

    • Impact of Underwater Noise

    • Sources of Anthropogenic Noise in the Marine Environment

    • Noise Management and Mitigation

    • Conclusion

    • References

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:February 2025 Reason:Initial publilcation Revision:Rev.

    • Glossary of Terms

    • Abbreviations

    • Introduction

    • Scope 3 Emissions and the Value Chain

    • Methodology

    • Scope 3 Categories Calculation

    • Setting a GHG Reduction Target and Tracking Emissions over Time

    • Additional Resources
       

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:December 2024 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.

  • Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    IMCA released an information note on the progress of the SDGs most relevant to our members.

    October 2024


    Information Note

    Other

  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) progress report

    Read our summary of the progress report published by the UN with indicators relevant to the marine and offshore sectors.

    July 2024


    Information Note

    Other

  • Marine biodiversity net gain (BNG)

    Exploring the potential for Biodiversity Net Gain as a concept in the offshore industry, and sharing current best-practice and thinking.

    June 2024


    Information Note

    Other

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