Boskalis Sustainability Report 2020

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BOSKALIS APPROACH FOR MANAGING POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACT

Our activities add value for our business and our clients. However, despite our extensive expertise around the implementation of such projects, we are not always in the position to directly influence the overall design or implementation strategy of a project. This could be the case if we become involved at a later stage in the project preparation, as a subcontractor on a project or in the case of countries where the inclusion of environmental or social considerations in contracts are not mandatory by law. In these cases we strive to proactively take measures to identify any environmental and social impact our activities may cause before they occur. We then take appropriate action to avoid, minimize or mitigate them. In those cases where our influence is restricted, we use our leverage by entering into dialog with the relevant stakeholders. Where we can, we aim to promote positive contributions.

For reference, the Boskalis approach for managing potential adverse impact is illustrated below.

Appendix SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2020 – BOSKALIS Based on OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. Caused by Boskalis Remedy actual impact Cease or prevent potential impact

POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACT Socio-economic and/or Environmental

Contributed to by Boskalis

Directly related to Boskalis’ operations, products or services, caused by a business relation

Cease or prevent contribution to impact

Use leverage to mitigate remaining impact as much as possible

Use leverage to influence the entity causing the adverse impact to prevent or mitigate the impact

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