The Vestas Safety, Quality, Health, and Environmental (SQHE) Policy and HSE framework outline the procedures in identifying, mitigating, and reporting health and safety related negative impacts and risks for own workforce as well as for contractors and suppliers in the value chain for all positions globally. The SQHE Policy is approved by the Executive Management and supported by our HSE management system based on the principles of ISO 45001. Reports on injury rate performance are shared with the Board on a quarterly basis, and with the Executive Management team on a monthly basis. Our SQHE Policy applies to all Vestas entities, employees, activities, products and services, and includes our expectations in relation to external parties. The policy is reviewed annually and was aligned with the ESRS and Vestas’ HSE framework in 2024.

Vestas' workforce comprises more than 35,000 employees, dedicated to accelerating the energy transition. At Vestas, we value our people immensely, and strive to create a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment for all. Securing employment is a foundational element in an effective workplace. It ensures Vestas’ ability to attract and retain the best talent in the industry – enabling us as an organisation to deliver on our strategic ambition. All members of our workforce who could be materially impacted by Vestas are included in the scope of this disclosure. See the Accounting policies for 'Characteristics of employees' for further information about the scope of impact.