Exhibit 99.2
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SEACOR Marine Forms New Sustainability Council to Lead Enhanced ESG Program
Discloses Sustainability Achievements and Plans
Announces Receipt of ISO 14001 and 45001 Certifications
HOUSTON, September 17, 2020 – SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE:SMHI) (the “Company” or “SEACOR Marine”), a leading provider of marine and support transportation services to offshore oil and natural gas and wind farm facilities worldwide, today announced it has formed a Sustainability Council to oversee the Company’s enhanced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program. In conjunction with today’s announcement, SEACOR Marine’s Sustainability Council has published an ESG presentation (https://ir.seacormarine.com/events-and-presentations) and launched a new section of the Company’s website (https://seacormarine.com/esg) to highlight both SEACOR Marine’s track record of sustainable practices, as well as its future plans to further enhance its ESG efforts.
The Sustainability Council is an internal committee that will report to the SEACOR Marine Board of Director’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and includes senior executives, operational heads, and safety and health, compliance and human resources professionals. The group will collaborate and drive initiatives on all matters related to sustainability, including but not limited to environmental protection, clean energy technology, social responsibility, employee, contractor and community health and safety, and community empowerment. Together with the Board, the Sustainability Council will help establish sustainability goals and integrate them into strategic and tactical business activities across the Company to contribute to risk management and long-term value for all stakeholders.
The Company also announced today that it has received certification for the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Environmental Management standard ISO 14001:2015 and Occupational Health and Safety Management standard ISO 45001:2018. This expands on the ISO 9001 certification the Company previously received.
Chief Executive Officer John Gellert commented: “We are proud to be taking these next steps in our corporate responsibility and ESG efforts. As a company with a global reach and one that serves offshore energy, we recognize that sustainability has become a core focus for our customers, investors, employees, and the communities where we operate. SEACOR Marine has a role to play in supporting sustainable practices, and we understand the importance of building upon our commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation services through an energy-efficient fleet.”
Mr. Gellert continued: “I look forward to working closely with the other members of the Sustainability Council. This group will be instrumental in advancing the progress we have already made by implementing policies, strategies and innovative solutions that reduce our environmental footprint and promote positive impacts on the communities we serve.”
Going forward, the Company will continue to provide updates on its sustainability program and accomplishments.