The sustainability statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis. The data is consolidated according to the same principles as the financial statements and thus comprises the parent company Ørsted A/S and subsidiaries controlled by Ørsted A/S.

The data is consolidated according to the same principles as the financial statements and thus comprises the parent company Ørsted A/S and subsidiaries controlled by Ørsted A/S.

The sustainability statements cover our upstream and downstream value chain as the related impacts, risks, and opportunities have been identified and assessed in our DMA. Selected policies, actions, and targets extend to our value chain, where relevant.

We developed our double materiality assessment (DMA) methodology and process steps based on the 'IG1: Materiality Assessment Implementation Guidance' published by EFRAG in May 2024. In addition, we developed scoring tools to operationalise the parameters and criteria set out and to document the process steps, including rationales and supporting documentation for our scoring assessments. We have considered all the sub-sub-topics listed in ESRS 1 when identifying our impacts, risks, and opportunities (IROs). For impacts on people and the environment (inside-out), we considered both positive and negative impacts related to sustainability matters, which can be both actual and potential. In our financial assessment (outside-in), we assessed potential sustainability-related risks that could trigger a negative financial effect on our business and opportunities that could benefit our business positively. We considered activities within our own operations as well as from our business relationships and value chain. Our value chain assessment mainly focused on our first-tier suppliers, and beyond that, we relied on industry-wide value chain assessments, industry knowledge, and internal knowledge based on our engagement in various forums. We had particular focus on the upstream value chain focusing on sourcing of materials and exposure to certain geographies that might give rise to a heightened risk of adverse human and labour rights and of environmental impacts due to the nature of our industry.