Devon-based marine engineering firm TMS has made waves in the industry by becoming the first of its kind to achieve carbon neutral status under scope 1 and 2 of a framework devised and overseen by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol. The achievement, announced on Friday, November 21, 2025, sets a new standard for sustainability in the marine engineering sector and is expected to prompt other organizations to follow suit in their efforts to become net zero by 2050.
In order to achieve carbon neutral status (scope 1 and 2), an organization must measure and offset all direct and indirect greenhouse emissions from its own operations and energy use. TMS accomplished this by offsetting a total of 469 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) through voluntary investments in two landmark projects: the Bank Farm Regenerative Project in the UK and the Vanga Blue Forest Project in Kenya.
By supporting these initiatives, TMS not only contributed to a UK sustainability project but also invested in blue carbon, which involves nature-based carbon capture in oceans and coasts. This aligns with the marine engineering firm’s work and highlights their commitment to protecting the environment.
Roger Full, Commercial Director at TMS, recognizes the significance of this achievement, stating, “This is a huge step forward, not only for TMS as a business but also for the sector as a whole. As a marine engineering firm, we understand our responsibility to protect the environment, our oceans, and the planet. Additionally, the UK government has set a goal to reduce maritime emissions by 30% before 2030, so it is crucial that companies take a proactive approach to mitigating their carbon footprint. Our latest accomplishment demonstrates that we are doing just that, while also leading the way for change in our sector.”
Ashley Webber, Director at Balanced Energy, the environmental consultancy that awarded TMS carbon neutral status (scope 1 and 2), praises the company’s efforts, stating, “By achieving carbon neutral status under scope 1 and 2, TMS has set a high industry standard that we hope other organizations in the sector will be encouraged to follow. By becoming a more sustainable business, TMS will not only enhance its own environmental reputation and strengthen its commercial position, but also inspire the entire sector to become more sustainable. That, in itself, is highly commendable.”
For more information on TMS, please visit their website at https://www.tmsmaritime.co.uk. To learn more about the GHG Protocol, please visit https://ghgprotocol.org/.
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