CSR Report 2018

CSR 2018 – BOSKALIS 63

MATERIALITY MATRIX All themes in the matrix are relevant to Boskalis. The topics that have been prioritized by Boskalis and our stakeholders – based on their relative importance – are featured in the top right of the matrix. These topics are the key elements of our CSR strategy and this report has been drawn up based on them. Generally speaking, the most important material topics have remained the same as in 2016. One exception is Health & Safety, which has gained considerably in importance. Impact on biodiversity and ecosystems remains one of the most important themes. To gain more insight into the main themes Responsible business conduct and Impact on local communities, a more granular approach was followed by defining new topics. BOSKALIS APPROACH TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACT For reference the Boskalis approach for managing potential adverse impact is illustrated below.

BOSKALIS APPROACH TO POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACT

POTENTIAL ADVERSE IMPACT Socio-economic and/or Environmental

Caused by Boskalis

Contributed to by Boskalis

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

Remedy actual impact

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

Cease or prevent potential impact

Based on OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.