Boskalis Sustainability Report 2020

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TIER 1. PURPOSE CORNERSTONES

SDG

AMBITION

SCOPE

TARGET

To create resilient infrastructure for trade, transport and society through our projects and services

Activities related to the maintenance and/or development of resilient maritime infrastructure such as ports, land reclamation for society and inland infra such as road-related developments Flood protection-related activities for coastal/river regions at risk from climate change (extreme weather, flooding or rising seas)

To create reliable and resilient trade- and transport-related infrastructure that supports socio-economic development and that is delivered by Boskalis using industry leading sustainability practices Share our knowledge and explore new types of climate change adaptation project financing, to expand our capabilities and service offering to deliver profitable adaptation projects Incorporate sustainable solutions (low-carbon or nature-based solutions) into commercial offerings in climate adaptation market by 2023 To prevent any oil (products), pollutants and/or hazardous cargo from salvaged vessels entering the marine and coastal environment Expand and strengthen our market position, capabilities and service offering in renewable energy services to serve a wider range of clients and geographies, through profitable projects Instigate initiatives for scope 3 emissions reduction where feasible on the basis of impact and influence Incorporate sustainable solutions (low-carbon or nature-based solutions) into commercial offerings To further develop our methodology to measure and manage our biodiversity impact through the application and evolution of our biodiversity framework To expand the knowledge base and commercial reach of our nature-based solutions To further embed our approach for social impact management in our organization through additional tools, training and awareness Improve internal mobility and retention and review and refresh our approach to performance management and talent development TARGET Net Zero by 2050

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Safeguarding people, nature and assets from the impacts of climate change through our projects and services

Climate Action

Preventing and reducing marine pollution of all kinds through our salvage business

Salvage (emergency response services, environmental services and wreck removal)

Life Below Water

Playing an active role in making the delivery of affordable and clean energy possible and helping deliver the energy infrastructure that society needs while enhancing the competitiveness of our company

Offshore wind energy projects that help advance the energy transition, (natural) gas projects as part of the transition and all decommissioning-related activities

Affordable and Clean Energy

TIER 2. SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS AREAS

TOPIC

AMBITION

SCOPE

Be an industry leader in carbon reduction and drive competitive advantage though our ability to offer low-carbon solutions for our clients

Carbon emissions of own operations (scope 1 & 2)

Climate Change Mitigation

Carbon emissions of supply chain (scope 3)

Own operations

To lead the industry in the development of nature-based solutions to protect and enhance coastal ecosystems, and to contribute through our environmen- tal management approach

Own operations

Biodiversity

To respect and benefit the local communities where we operate

Own operations

Social Impact and Local Communities

To offer competitive working and labor conditions, interesting work, a culture of trust and recognition and opportunities to develop and grow

Own operations

Employee and Talent Development

No Injuries, No Accidents based on a strong safety culture as our core value

Boskalis employees and subcontractors Lost Time Injuries (LTI) = 0.0

Safety

Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) = 0.0

SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020 – BOSKALIS