The majority of our work takes place offshore, however, our operations can impact local communities at the coast or inland. Engaging with and managing our impact on local communities is an important part of our work. In many cases we create socio-economic value through the infrastructure we deliver, as well as via local job creation, procurement and community investment. Where we can, we seek to enhance these positive impacts. At the same time, we aim to avoid or minimize any negative social impact of our activities by applying and continuously improving our management of social risks.
Community contribution and local development we recognize our ability to stimulate positive community impacts through local job creation, local procurement, skills development and training, as well as the benefits of the new infrastructure that we create. Where possible, we seek to benefit communities by maximizing these elements in our projects and through measures such as capacity-building and skills transfer we also help create opportunities for the community in the longer term.
