Community
We believe that community stakeholders are equally important to project success as our operational and technical partners.
Our community consists of stakeholders near our corporate office and license areas. We aspire to build and sustain a trusted relationship with these community stakeholders in order to earn and maintain a social license to operate. We work to achieve this through engaging with the community, local job creation, training and development, as well as being mindful of potential adverse impacts. Our actions are guided by our Code of Conduct, including our anti-bribery and corruption policy, as well as applicable laws.
Managing impacts
Engaging with, and managing potential impacts on, local communities is an important part of our work. As we seek to minimize and mitigate interference with stakeholders’ interests we also aim to resolve any issues relating to offshore activities while achieving the stated goals of the work plan and license. Odyssey will always act – and require our contractors and employees to act -- in accordance with applicable laws, our Code of Conduct, and with honesty and integrity to account for any adverse direct or indirect impacts and its consequences. We have also instituted a formal grievance mechanism which is reported to the board and the General Counsel.
Volunteering and service work
The Odyssey team dedicates time to our commitment to community through volunteer and service work for local marine communities as well as international organizations dedicated to the preservation of the ocean. Recent activities include CEO Mark Gordon’s service as a Board Member of the non-profit organization Marine Applied Research and Exploration, Senior Manager of Minerals Research Mark Mussett’s service at a science judge at the Scientist at Sea Symposium, and Odyssey’s sponsorship of a project award for same. During 2024 our team also advised an elementary school Robotics Club from Brazil in preparation for an international robotics competition with the theme of exploring the ocean.
Past projects have included volunteering with Tampa Bay Watch to build artificial reefs to improve the water quality and regenerate sea life in the Tampa Bay estuary, as well as providing speakers to educate youth on the importance of ocean research and exploration.
Our community stakeholders include the host governments and communities where we conduct our operations as well as those closer to home.
Engaging with and managing our impacts on host communities builds trust and is important to the success of our projects.
We value and engage communities.
