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For an overview of our stakeholder dialogue in 2016 please refer to pages 70-71. For more information on our employees please refer to pages 72-73.

important by our stakeholders, an endorsement which encourages us to continue on the path we have taken.

All themes are relevant to Boskalis; the position in the matrix is only a representation of our understanding of the relative importance of these themes to the company and its stakeholders. Themes displayed in the top right of the matrix are considered most material by both the stakeholders and Boskalis. These themes are the key elements of the Boskalis CSR strategy. The materiality matrix is by definition a snapshot and as such is monitored or revised if and when necessary.

Materiality

In the CSR domain a materiality analysis is used to gain insight into the relevance and importance of CSR themes for the company on the one hand and the stakeholders on the other. Based on the dialogue with our stakeholders in 2016 we have updated our materiality matrix. The process by which this matrix was established is described on page 64. The dialogue showed that our current strategic agenda is considered relevant and

MATERIALITY MATRIX

EMISSIONS

IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES

CLIMATE CHANGE- RELATED ACTIVITIES

BIODIVERSITY/ ECOSYSTEMS

SAFETY

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT

TALENT MANAGEMENT

LABOR PRACTICES

SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYABILITY DIVERSITY

TAXES

EFFLUENTS FROM SHIPS

SAND

SHIP DISMANTLING

UNDERWATER SOUND

TURBIDITY

SHIP LIGHTS

BALLAST WATER

IMPORTANCE BOSKALIS IMPORTANCE STAKEHOLDERS

Impact on local communities Impact on the environment and the natural surroundings

Care for human capital Responsible business conduct