Boskalis Sustainability Report 2020

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PCR A Polymerase Chain Reaction test. This is a diagnostic test that determines if someone is infected by analyzing a sample to see if it contains genetic material from the virus.

Return on equity Net profit as % of average shareholders’ equity.

Rijkswaterstaat The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Scope 1 and 2 emissions Categories for reporting greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 are emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the organization. Scope 2 are emissions from consumption of sources of energy generated upstream from the organization. Safety Hazard Observation Card (SHOC) Used to report hazards and suggestions for improving safety. SHOC trend analysis gives insight in how people experience safety in their daily work.

SHE-Q Safety, Health, Environment and Quality.

Solvency Group equity as % of balance sheet total (non-current assets plus current assets).

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Set of seventeen goals with specific targets. Formulated by the United Nations through a deliberate process involving its 193 Member States, as well as global civil society, the goals define the global sustainable development priorities and aspirations for 2030. Supplier Code of Conduct Requirements drawn up by Boskalis for its suppliers of products and services. Boskalis wants to do business with suppliers who act responsibly and with integrity. The Code is an integral part of any agreement between supplier and Boskalis. TKI Maritiem A maritime consortium for knowledge and innovation, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. TRIR Total Recordable Injury Rate, which is the number of LTIs, restricted work cases and medical treatment cases per 200,000 hours worked. Turbidity Caused by churning up the seabed or riverbed during dredging activities, which reduces the incidence of light in the water. This can be temporarily detrimental to underwater animal and plant life.

Appendix SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020 – BOSKALIS VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier.

VCA Safety, Health and Environment Checklist for Contractors applicable to our Dutch operating companies.

Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR) EU regulation regarding the shipment of waste across borders. It includes a ban on the export of hazardous wastes to non-OECD countries, as well as a ban on the export of waste for disposal. WoW Boskalis Way of Working, our quality management system that aims to achieve operational excellence with a clear focus on safe and sustainable solutions and a consistent client approach.