Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate and Energy
• Natural Capital
• Sustainable Innovation
• Waste and Resource Management
• Health, Safety and Well-being
• Diversity and Opportunity
• Ethical Business
• Local Communities

Environmental Achievements

• Passed the renewal audit with the highest qualification level (level 5) in the CO2 performance ladder.
• Implemented dual fuel (DF) technology on new vessels, reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
• Launched the fully-electric and autonomous dredger ‘Blanew’.
• Implemented the Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).
• Invested in shore power technology for cutter suction dredgers in the Port of Astakos, Greece.
• Used Ecoplume turbidity monitoring system to minimize environmental impact during dredging works in Mauritius.
• Implemented noise mitigation techniques during offshore wind turbine installation in Hohe See project.
• Removed almost 600,000 m3 of terrain and remediated 100,000 tonnes of polluted soils at Blue Gate, Antwerp.
• Maximized reuse of existing, local reclamation materials at Tuas Terminal Phase 1, Singapore.

Social Achievements

• Recruited more than 600 employees in 2018.
• Launched several safety initiatives based on High Potential Incidents (HIPO) analysis.
• Achieved full certification according to QHSE-S standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001) for 59 DEME companies.
• Organized the second job satisfaction survey with over 60% employee participation.
• Implemented the ‘Together for Mobility’ program to improve work-life balance and reduce commuting impact.
• Supported various social projects globally through DEME4Life initiatives.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a new sustainability governance approach with Executive Committee, Sustainability Board, Sustainability Team, and Process Owners.
• Developed and implemented a DEME Code of Ethics and Business Integrity with an annual employee awareness program.
• Introduced a due diligence procedure for sanction and anti-corruption screening of third parties.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency in dredging operations.
• Reducing the carbon footprint of operations and project value chain.
• Protecting biodiversity and avoiding ocean habitat disturbance.
• Ensuring efficient use of resources and circular business processes.
• Maintaining workplace health, safety, and well-being in challenging environments.
• Recruiting and retaining employees while mitigating turnover.
• Conducting ethical business in high-risk countries.
• Building sustainable partnerships with local communities globally.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in climate-neutral vessels and programs to reduce GHG emissions.
• Implementing sustainable business solutions and excelling in operations.
• Integrating nature-inspired designs into project engineering.
• Using sustainable substitutes for building materials and minerals.
• Implementing QHSE-S risk management system and achieving ISO certifications.
• Providing training and career development opportunities for employees.
• Implementing a Code of Ethics and Business Integrity and due diligence procedures.
• Building collaborative relationships with local communities through consultation and engagement.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Due diligence procedure for sanction and anti-corruption screening of third parties.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Rising sea levels
• Climate-related hazards

Transition Risks

• Need for climate-neutral fuels

Opportunities

• Expanding offshore renewable energy solutions.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, CO2 Performance Ladder (Level 5)

Third-party Assurance: LRQA

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

The report mentions alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but doesn't explicitly list the goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Fully-electric dredger ‘Blanew’
• Vessels with dual fuel (DF) technology

Awards & Recognition

• SHARP award (Safety and Health Award Recognition for Projects) for JIWE project in Singapore.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate & Energy
• Natural Capital
• Sustainable Innovation
• Waste & Resource Management
• Health, Safety & Well-being
• Diversity & Opportunity
• Ethical Business
• Local Communities

Environmental Achievements

• Launched Green Initiatives Campaign, doubling the number of green initiatives compared to 2018.
• 10% of the fleet can operate on LNG.
• Test phase started with a ‘marine litter hunter’ on the River Scheldt.

Social Achievements

• 85% participation rate in performance measurement programme ‘Time To’ for all staff and 70% for crew.
• Awarded Top Employer certification in Belgium.
• Organised several sessions about well-being at work, focusing on stress and burnout.

Governance Achievements

• 88% of employees received mandatory ethical awareness training.
• Implemented a due diligence procedure for sanction and anti-corruption screening of third parties.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Energy-intensive activities requiring GHG emission reduction.
• Impact of marine contracting on the environment.
• Reaching crew members with e-learning courses on ethical awareness.

Mitigation Strategies

• Multi-year action plan to switch fleet to lower emission fuels, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050 and a 40% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 (relative to 2008).
• Integrated QHSE-S risk management system to minimize environmental impact.
• Classroom toolboxes and broadcasting ethical business awareness content to crew in 2020.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Due diligence procedure including sanction and anti-corruption screening of third parties.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Rising sea levels
• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Expanding offshore renewable energy solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI principles

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Marine litter hunter
• Climate-neutral vessels

Awards & Recognition

• Top Employer certification in Belgium

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate and energy
• Natural capital
• Sustainable innovation
• Waste and resource management
• Health, safety and wellbeing
• Diversity and opportunity
• Ethical business
• Local communities

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 21,000 tonnes CO₂-eq (Scope 1 & 2) compared to 2019.
• Achieved Level 5 certificate of the CO₂ Performance Ladder (first Belgian marine contractor to achieve top level).
• Launched the ‘Marine Litter Hunter’ to tackle plastic pollution in the River Scheldt.
• Successfully concluded the Coastbusters 1 project, developing nature-based coastal management solutions.
• 128 Green Initiatives implemented to minimize environmental impact.

Social Achievements

• Successfully repatriated employees stranded globally due to COVID-19.
• Invested in employee wellbeing initiatives, including mental health programs and communication campaigns.
• Awarded Top Employer certification in Belgium.
• Won Randstad award ‘Belgium’s most attractive employer 2020’.

Governance Achievements

• Established sustainability programmes with clear targets, action plans, and performance indicators.
• Implemented a robust anti-corruption screening of third parties.
• 97% success rate of mandatory e-learning course about business ethics for office-based staff.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and employee wellbeing.
• Energy-intensive nature of marine contracting.
• Plastic waste pollution in rivers and oceans.

Mitigation Strategies

• Repatriation efforts for employees, wellbeing initiatives, and digital communication tools.
• Multi-year fleet investment program to improve energy efficiency and switch to LNG.
• Development and implementation of the ‘Marine Litter Hunter’.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Encouraging suppliers to improve energy consumption and consider alternatives with a smaller carbon footprint.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Rising sea levels
• Volatile weather phenomena

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Expansion of offshore energy solutions
• Development of green hydrogen

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Marine Litter Hunter
• Nature-based coastal protection solutions

Awards & Recognition

• Level 5 certificate of the CO₂ Performance Ladder
• Top Employer certification in Belgium
• Randstad award ‘Belgium’s most attractive employer 2020’
• Silver medal in the European Commission’s European Business Awards for the Environment

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Safety
• Sustainability
• Climate neutrality
• Renewable energy
• Circular economy
• Responsible business conduct
• Resource management
• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Local community engagement
• Health & wellbeing
• Talent management
• Human rights
• Labor practices

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved 10 years LTI-free at Lower Ok Tedi project in Papua New Guinea.
• Spartacus, the world’s most powerful cutter suction dredger, entered service and travelled directly to its first project powered by LNG.
• More than 90% of material reused in the remediation of the former ExxonMobil site in Bowling near Glasgow.
• Successfully completed the two-year River Elbe deepening and widening project safely and well within the schedule.
• Installed more than 2,500 turbines worldwide, underlining its position as the number one offshore wind farm contractor in the world.
• Significant progress with HYPORT® Duqm, a flagship green hydrogen project in Oman.
• First contractor in the world to install an entire wind farm into rock (Saint-Nazaire).

Social Achievements

• Awarded Top Employer certification from the Top Employers Institute.
• Recruited more than 250 people in 2021.
• Organised several events and initiatives to improve safety, including a campaign highlighting ‘Safety Success Stories’.
• Launched ‘Green Initiative’ program encouraging employees to implement at least one initiative per year to minimize environmental impact.
• Initiated a project to develop two emission-free, heavy mobile machines running on liquid hydrogen.

Governance Achievements

• Completely transformed its long-term loans’ portfolio into sustainability-linked financing packages.
• Implemented a new HR IT system 'Workday' for employee self-service.
• Established a set of core values (STRIVE: Safety, Technical Leadership, Respect & Integrity, Innovation, Value creation and Environment).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global pandemic (COVID-19) impact.
• Supply chain disruptions.
• Challenging weather conditions (storms, ice).
• UXO (unexploded ordnance) presence in some projects.
• Strict environmental regulations.
• PFAS contamination in some sites.

Mitigation Strategies

• Strict mitigation measures for COVID-19 implemented worldwide.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Special toolbox talks and measures to prevent equipment damage from ice and storms.
• Extensive UXO campaigns.
• Hybrid soil washing process for PFAS cleaning.
• Risk-based approach to remediation.
• Bioremediation techniques.
• Use of LNG-powered vessels to reduce emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Encouraging subcontractors and suppliers to improve their sustainability efforts (e.g., reducing CO2 emissions).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Severe winter storms
• Flooding
• Ice conditions

Transition Risks

• Stringent environmental regulations
• Shifting market demands for sustainable solutions

Opportunities

• Offshore wind energy
• Green hydrogen
• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• LNG-powered vessels
• Emission-free heavy mobile machines
• Suction pile jacket foundations
• Hybrid soil washing process

Awards & Recognition

• SHARP Award (Singapore)
• JTC Construction Safety Award (Singapore)
• Certificate of Achievement from Ok Tedi Mining Limited