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Cases

Sustainability at Boskalis goes beyond managing our business and projects in a responsible manner. We seek to leverage our ability to influence and innovate, to create added social, environmental and economic value where we can. These cases illustrate our approach in action.

Overview Sustainability Cases

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Rotterdam reef project: enhancing the "groene poort" program

The Boskalis Artificial Reefs Program (ARP) is a research program aimed at understanding and applying the ecological, hydraulic and economic benefits of artificial reefs. The program consists of three key pillars: knowledge development, network creation and detailed engineering. The ARP offers a unique platform to exchange concepts and develop fit-for-purpose designs for our clients.

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The energy transition: investigating alternative fuels

The development of the expertise and technology necessary for the international maritime industry to complete its energy transition relies on collaborations with our sector peers, knowledge institutions and other partners. Through this approach we are participants in several initiatives investigating the viability of alternative fuels – including methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen – as well as testing these fuels with leading maritime engine manufacturers.

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Greater sustainability in the chain

The Meet the Buyer sessions held two years ago with 16 of our strategic suppliers have given rise to concrete chain initiatives in the area of cleaner fuels. Together with our suppliers we conduct constant research into the technical feasibility of using cleaner and more efficient fuels on our equipment. Boskalis makes targeted investments in this research and shares experiences with our clients to broaden the economic applicability.

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Newbiggin Bay coastal protection scheme

Over the years a large part of the beach at Newbiggin, a small English seaside town with about 7,500 residents, had been washed away to the extent that the existing sea wall was in danger of collapsing. Moreover, two decades of economic decline caused by the loss of the once-thriving mining industry and the grain port had also taken their toll on the town. The government wanted to give the town a new lease of life (regenerate the town).

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Cradle-to-cradle solutions in the supply chain

Boskalis wants its supply chain to be increasingly sustainable. To make our procurement processes even more sustainable, we have been working ever more closely with our suppliers in recent years. The collaboration with our supplier Vosta LMG (Vosta) for re-using pickpoints is a fine example.

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Vilufushi, Maldives

The 2004 tsunami left a trail of destruction throughout southeast Asia. One of the areas affected by the natural disaster was the Maldives, a group of 1,190 small coral islands. On the island of Vilufushi homes and infrastructure were destroyed and all the residents had to be evacuated.

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