Boskalis_Annual_Report_2016

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT 2016 – BOSKALIS 48 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY KEY TOPICS

In our CSR report we account for material and relevant non-financial aspects of our performance arising from our strategy and core activities. We report in accordance with the international guidelines set out in the Global Reporting Initiative (version G4). In 2015 we conducted our first materiality analysis, incorporating input from around 70 important stakeholders (investors and shareholders, employees, clients, suppliers and non-governmental organizations), which we updated in 2016. The analysis resulted in the following key and sub-topics that create focus in our CSR policy:

SUB-TOPICS

IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES Create positive value for both the local community and Boskalis, and avoid, mitigate or remedy (potential) adverse impact. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Be the distinguished provider of sustainable solutions and mitigate and where possible avoid (potential) adverse impact. Realization of at least one Building with Nature project a year. CARE FOR HUMAN CAPITAL Attract and retain talent by providing a safe work environment with the objective of No Injuries No Accidents (NINA) and by offering excellent career development opportunities. RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT Be a business partner that acts with integrity, reliability and responsibility towards stakeholders.

‚ Environmental and social impact assessments ‚ Local workers and suppliers ‚ Community investment programs

‚ Biodiversity and ecosystems ‚ Activities related to our fleet ‚ Climate change ‚ Contributing to the circular economy ‚ Emissions ‚ Safety ‚ Talent management ‚ Labor practices ‚ Sustainable employability ‚ Diversity

‚ General business principles ‚ Supply chain management ‚ Corporate governance

Since 2012 we have taken part in the Carbon Disclosure Project, a global reporting platform that makes information on emissions available to subscribed investors. In 2016 Boskalis Nederland once again obtained certification on the CO 2 Performance Ladder, achieving the highest level attainable (5). For more information please refer to our CSR report 2016, which has been verified by an independent auditor and is available on the corporate website www.boskalis.com/csr.