Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Integrity
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Climate Change (Mitigation)
• Resources
• Environmental Impact
• Ecosystems/Biodiversity
• Energy
• Water
• Social Return
• Community Development
• Capacity Building
• Employee Health and Safety
• Employability
• Diversity
• Sustainable Procurement
• Business Continuity
• Knowledge Transfer
• Sustainable Operations
• Circular Economy
• Urban Challenge
• Water Challenge
• Transport Challenge
• Industry Challenge

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced CO2 emissions by 2.6% in absolute terms despite a 2.6% increase per employee; switched to 100% wind energy at several Dutch offices; implemented ISO 14001 in several countries; implemented new CO2 certificate requirements in the Netherlands; participated in Nijmegen CO2-reduction initiative (NEC 2.0)

Social Achievements

• Achieved Level 2 certification on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) scorecard in South Africa; launched global training programs for employee development; implemented a comprehensive set of global career paths; conducted a pilot audit on organizational culture in South Africa; supported Saturday Schools in South Africa, benefiting over 800 students; various community engagement initiatives across different regions.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented and further developed the Integrity Management System (IMS); published Global Code of Business Principles and Code for Partners & Suppliers; established a Speak up line; carried out an inventory to create a corporate register for agents and sponsors; developed a guideline for controversial projects; conducted internal audits to monitor compliance with IMS.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increase in business travel leading to higher CO2 emissions; concerns around involvement in controversial projects; need for improved communication and training regarding the Integrity Management System; data limitations in waste collection and reporting; challenges in achieving gender diversity targets.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed plans to reduce business travel through video conferencing and other measures; initiated dialogue with UN Global Compact and others on controversial projects; developed e-learning modules and training programs for IMS; implemented international CR data collection structure; implemented measures to improve gender diversity.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 65 subcontractors evaluated in 2013

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable procurement policy; Code of Business Principles for Partners and Suppliers; inclusion of sustainability in general purchase conditions; participation in circular procurement initiative.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3.1

Certifications: CO2 Prestatieladder (Netherlands, level 5), Ethic Intelligence Certificate

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Nereda water technology, Nature driven design, Take Back Chemicals (Tabachem), sustainable textiles, Recover-E

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Responsible & Sustainable Business (RSB)
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Integrity
• Human Rights
• Environmental Responsibility
• Anti-corruption

Environmental Achievements

• Renewed ISO 14001:2015 certificate
• Obtained ISO 45001:2018 certificate
• 74% of projects used the '4 Questions' framework to promote sustainable choices (target was 75%)
• EcoVadis Gold medal for the fourth consecutive year

Social Achievements

• Retained Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) accreditation in South Africa
• Worldwide employee engagement survey conducted
• Unconscious bias training for recruitment
• Global job positioning system (GPS) implemented for equal opportunities

Governance Achievements

• Implemented automated support system for third-party due diligence
• Mandatory e-learning on Global Code of Business Principles for all employees
• SGS review of Integrity Management System
• ETHIC Intelligence Anti-Corruption Compliance System Certificate

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Potential for forced labor and child labor in countries where projects are undertaken
• Four incidents of discrimination reported

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented Integrity Management System with Speak-Up line and third-party due diligence
• Investigations and appropriate measures taken for discrimination incidents
• Unconscious bias training implemented
• Regular pulse checks to monitor progress on employee engagement survey topics

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Third party due diligence

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 27001:2013, ETHIC Intelligence Anti-Corruption Compliance System Certificate

Third-party Assurance: SGS

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Nereda® water treatment technology

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Employee Well-being
• Integrity
• Community Engagement
• Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Achieving a zero waste office
• Emission reduction in our offices
• Biodiversity boost from zero carbon energy system
• Optimisation strategy avoids Day Zero without new reservoirs

Social Achievements

• Wellbeing initiatives (healthy and sustainable working environment)
• Supporting communities through projects
• Learning and inspiring programs for employee development

Governance Achievements

• Implementation of an integrated management system encompassing CSR and integrity governance structures
• Compliance with laws and regulations
• Addressing risks related to corruption through communication and training

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Scope 3 emissions not fully reported initially
• Data limitations on certain metrics (e.g., water consumption, waste)

Mitigation Strategies

• Commitment to reporting Scope 3 emissions in the near future
• Ongoing efforts to improve data collection and reporting methodologies

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• UN Global Compact Principles
• Purchasing policy/supplier code of conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI