CSR Report 2018

IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES CSR 2018 – BOSKALIS 30 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT Whilst we work to properly manage adverse social impacts associated with our activities, we also work to stimulate positive impacts through local job creation, skills development and training, and procurement. Where applicable, we pay special attention to vulnerable groups in society or those that may be adversely impacted by the project. CREATING LOCAL JOBS We integrate local content requirements into the execution of a project. We have built up significant experience in developing the necessary local skills and competencies to enable employment of a substantial percentage of local community members, and small and medium enterprises. Depending on the nature, size and duration of a project, we offer local jobs in a wide range of areas including skilled positions. The share of local employment on projects can be up to as much as 90%. BUYING LOCALLY We purchase goods and services from local suppliers whenever possible. Such goods may include fuel, food, facility consumables, construction parts for our equipment, safety products and equipment such as cars, trucks, bulldozers, cranes and small floating equipment. MAKING LOCAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS We believe that community investments should address real needs of society in the communities where we operate, while leveraging our business strengths and capabilities. For examples of our contributions in 2018 see page 32.

NINA safety training with local communities, Indonesia.