Bristow Group Inc

Bristow’s vision is to lead the world in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and we are committed to leading responsibly. In addition to our commitment to safe and reliable operations, we are committed to playing a positive role in the communities where we operate by conducting our operations in a way that respects the environment and surrounding communities. Our sustainability program, which is administered by the Director of Sustainability and overseen by the Environmental, Social, and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “ESG Committee”), focuses on environmental responsibility, social responsibility, and respect for human rights through daily practices described in the following sections.

Environmental Initiatives

Bristow was one of the first vertical lift operators in the UK to obtain International Organization for Standards (“ISO”) 14001 certification, which confirms the implementation of an environmental management system that monitors, manages, and delivers continuous improvement to systems and procedures at our UK bases of operations. Similarly, our Brazil operations and corporate offices have maintained ISO 14001 certifications since 2018 and 2022, respectively. Bristow has also undertaken proactive measures to reduce aircraft emissions and reduce the environmental impact of our operations by monitoring operational practices to reduce our time running the aircraft on the ground, utilizing a fleet of efficient and regularly maintained aircraft supported by current technologies, such as flight planning software for payload management, and by partnering with our customers to maximize seat utilization, thus reducing the number of flights required. We are actively developing a forward-looking strategy to improve the efficiency of our fleet and help make sure it is aligned with customer contract terms. In addition, we are replacing less efficient, older support vehicles with electric vehicles, where available, and we encourage and assist our engine manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, our customers and other stakeholders to be early and leading adopters of sustainable aviation fuels (“SAF”) as we encourage wider availability of these alternative fuels by our fuel suppliers. We have successfully flown limited sets of SAF-powered flights for our energy and SAR businesses in the North Sea. Lastly, Bristow has deepened partnerships with multiple manufacturers to assist with the operationalization of electric vertical takeoff and landing and short takeoff and landing aircraft, collectively known as Advanced Air Mobility (“AAM”). AAM is an emerging aviation system which utilizes aircraft that are powered primarily by hybrid and/or electric propulsion systems and is expected to support the reduction of operating emissions. Our extensive experience in operating offshore flights also positions us to potentially assist with the commercial development, operation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms. As the offshore wind industry, as well as other fossil fuel alternatives develops, we will continue to evaluate relevant business opportunities.

Social

Bristow offers unparalleled service to any other global vertical lift provider including transportation solutions, SAR, government services, unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopter maintenance, modification or repair, and sales. We serve customers and other stakeholder around the world by providing safe and reliable aviation solutions for the offshore energy and other industries as well as government and civil organizations. Bristow uses the latest in vertical lift technology, coupled with an industry-leading safety culture to be the global leader in delivering the service customers demand and offering tailored expertise to meet any helicopter needs. Our worldwide vertical lift solutions provide a critical service that no other mode of transport can provide, making people’s lives safer and more productive. In its long history in the business, Bristow has conducted more than 30,000 SAR missions, during which more than 19,000 people have been rescued or assisted by our crews worldwide. The safety of our passengers and employees is the cornerstone of our social commitment and a key part of our mission and purpose. We also believe that being a responsible and sustainable Company is about making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work. Through Bristow Uplift, we choose social investment initiatives that align with our Core Values aiming to build strong community relationships that will have a positive impact on our communities and create long-term value for our business. Our efforts focus on the following five categories: Education, the Underserved, Health and Wellness, Diversity, and Sustainability. Bristow also matches certain employee donations to philanthropic organizations around the world. Through these efforts, we support building strong community relationships through the causes that are most important to our employees, ultimately creating long-term value for our business.

Sustainability

Bristow values our shareholders and is committed to proactively engaging with all of our stakeholders, including our employees, customers, vendors, investors, and communities, through a variety of forums. We strive to incorporate their input into our approach of integrating sustainability into our business practices. We value transparency in our sustainability policies, programs, and initiatives and, throughout our Annual Sustainability Report, disclose key metrics and performance indicators that we utilize to monitor our progress and facilitate goal setting. The report is prepared in alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board for the Airlines industry and includes additional applicable Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) metrics for the Air Freight and Logistics and the Oil and Gas Services industries. We also report in line with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Disclosures (TCFD) to detail our approach to managing climate-related risks and opportunities in our enterprise risk assessment processes. To further enhance our disclosure on our key sustainability topics, we also align the report content with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative standards.

Human Rights

Our Code of Business Integrity (“COBI”) and our Human Rights Policy, which support the general principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and similar principles, highlight and govern our commitment to respecting human rights in the workplace and in the communities in which we operate. Together, COBI and the Human Rights Policy prohibit Bristow from engaging in discriminatory treatment and harassment, from relying on forced or child labor, including human trafficking, and from limiting employees’ freedom of association. Bristow supports fair wages and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment. As a condition of doing business with Bristow, we require all suppliers of aircraft and aircraft parts to agree to comply with the Human Rights Policy, the principles included in COBI and applicable laws.