To address our negative impact of materials wasted, we have a ‘Waste management policy’, covering all our activities and locations. The policy outlines our waste management processes and provides detailed definitions of key aspects of waste management assurance. Our QHSE department is responsible for its ongoing implementation. As the policy is the steering document for our internal way of working with waste and thus contains detailed guidance on waste handling and data reporting for our global waste operations, the policy is only accessible internally.

The technical materials for constructing new assets are tracked to provide a detailed understanding of material usage and composition for offshore and onshore renewable energy projects (offshore wind, onshore wind, solar PV, and battery storage assets (BESS) above 100 MW). Material inflows reflect assets currently under construction within the reporting year. Our in-house LCA analysis forms the foundation of the methodology, with the highest maturity for offshore assets. External verified studies supplement the project-specific data for battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar PV, and onshore wind. Material usage is accounted for when main components are recognised as installed. This process involves detailed mapping of materials associated with each main component to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.