Boskalis CSR report 2017

Appendix CSR 2017 – BOSKALIS 72 CLIENTS

STAKEHOLDER DIALOGUE OVERVIEW

Entering into dialogue with both our external and internal stakeholders enables us to acquire a clear understanding of their expectations and interests and allows us to establish the relevant CSR material topics. In 2017, we engaged with our stakeholders regarding the topics listed in this overview. The top three material topics per stakeholder group reflects the outcome of the recently conducted materiality analysis.

EMPLOYEES

MATERIAL TOPICS 1. Impact on biodiversity and ecosystems 2. Sustainable employability 3. Emissions

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED WITH WORKS COUNCIL

■■ Reorganization plan for the Boskalis Papendrecht (staff) organization and the harmonization of labor agreements of recently acquired companies ■■ Continued discussions further exploring how to keep employees healthy, safe and motivated

HOW WE ENGAGED

RESULTS OF DIALOGUE

■■ Six meetings between Works Council and Board of Management ■■ Frequent visits by Board of Management to projects and vessels ■■ Corporate Plan meeting with Senior Management

■■ Positive advice by the Works Council regarding the reorganization plans ■■ Positive advice by the Works Council regarding the labor agreements harmonization plans ■■ A social plan for the Papendrecht reorganization based on the 2016 social plan ■■ A program aimed at encouraging employees to work on their own health was launched

■■ Six senior staff meetings ■■ NINA training and meetings

■■ WoW pre-roll out meetings and implementation training sessions ■■ Information and engagement sessions on-site

■■ Cohesion Magazine – 3 issues

Family days

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MATERIAL TOPICS 1. Health and Safety

SUBJECTS DISCUSSED

■■ Development and implementation of WoW ■■ Aligning sustainable design and execution, including Building with Nature approach

2. Stakeholder engagement 3. Economic performance

■■ Project progress meetings

■■ Stakeholder engagement on projects

HOW WE ENGAGED

RESULT OF DIALOGUE

■■ Meetings, personal contact, email, telephone

■■ Successful execution of multiple projects. Please refer to our Annual Report for more information ■■ Successful implementation and execution of Building with Nature projects (page 31) ■■ Successful implementation of Boskalis Social Impact Program in Duqm, Oman (pages 20-21)

■■ Conferences and exhibitions ■■ Press releases and websites

■■ Client meetings during project execution