AKA / About AKA / Environmentally Conscious Designs

Environmentally Conscious Designs

AKA is committed to the preservation and improvement of the environment for future generations. As an active member of the marine and energy industry, AKA recognizes the international need to reduce carbon emissions for a sustainable future. Part of AKA’s Quality Management System (QMS) includes the in-depth assessment of all corporate practices with the intention of identifying, implementing, and educating practical and proactive solutions for the reduction of corporate environmental footprints.

AKA firmly believes an effective environmental policy is based on the following philosophy:

• Operating in an environmentally responsible manner is the key to ensuring the continued growth of AKA and the industry it serves.
• Sound environmental management is an integral component of a good business plan.
• The active pursuit of Environmental stewardship reduces costs and corporate liability, enhances shareholder value, boosts employee morale, and enhances the company’s image in the eyes of regulators and the public.
• Managing AKA’s environmental responsibilities is a team effort requiring the commitment of management, employees, and contractors.
• Preventing environmental damage is a far better option than repairing damage.

AKA and its employees abide with these guiding principles in order to best implement sustainable practices. Through its designs, AKA strives to lead the industry in the reduction of the environmental impact of corporate activities around the world. AKA is committed to the continuous development of industry-leading sustainability strategies and makes every effort to align its environmental stewardship and social responsibility efforts with its business objectives.

MARINE

AKA’s systems for the offshore drilling industry are designed to increase reliability while reducing the risk of negative environmental impact. In collaboration with Foss Maritime [https://www.foss.com], AKA designed and built the propulsion system for the world’s first hybrid tugboat. AKA has also developed a solid state generator; a power delivery system with proven fuel savings of over 50%, helping in reducing both emissions and costs.

ONSHORE

The AKA micro-grid allows for AKA facilities to be powered by multiple renewable sources. These sources include wind, hydro and solar photovoltaic resources. These solutions, allow AKA’s energy system to deliver consistent and clean AC power with reduced diesel consumption and emissions. By harnessing, storing, and controlling the output of renewable energy, AKA’s micro-grid is designed to reduce its Pooles Corner location’s monthly kWh rate, mediate consumption spikes, and increase fuel efficiency.