Bristow Group has confirmed that its Irish operation has achieved ISO 14001 environmental management certification, marking a significant step in the company's sustainability programme during its first full year of activity in Ireland.

As reported by Flying in Ireland, the certification aligns Bristow Ireland with internationally recognised environmental management standards and forms part of a broader set of sustainability measures detailed in the company's 2025 Sustainability Report.

Locally implemented initiatives include the electrification of 50% of the ground vehicle fleet, the installation of motion-sensor lighting across half of the company's facilities, and the completion of a noise mapping study alongside the appointment of a dedicated Nuisance Management Officer. The measures are designed to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and address community impact around the base.

The Irish developments sit within a wider global sustainability picture for Bristow Group, whose search and rescue network carried out more than 4,400 missions worldwide in 2025. The company operates across offshore aviation and SAR services, with its Irish presence forming part of an expanding international footprint.

ISO 14001 certification requires organisations to demonstrate a structured approach to identifying, managing, and continuously improving their environmental performance. Achieving certification in its first full year of Irish operations signals an early commitment to embedding environmental governance into the local business rather than treating it as a retrofit exercise.

The developments reflect a broader shift across the aviation and offshore services sector, where operators face increasing client and regulatory pressure to demonstrate measurable environmental management credentials as part of contract qualification and renewal processes.

Explore the full scope of Bristow's Irish sustainability programme and 2025 report findings in the complete coverage.