INTRODUCTION BY CEO ROYAL HASKONINGDHV

Health and livelihoods were at the forefront in 2020 as a consequence of Covid-19 and the intensifying impact of climate change. At the same time, there was a pressing need for continuity in businesses and services in the face of huge disruption.

During the year, our work felt more important than ever. We are involved in activities that ensure the backbone of society keeps functioning - from the supply of clean water and food to maintaining safe environments such as cities, transport hubs, hospitals, schools and workplaces. The resilience shown by our staff, clients and stakeholders by embracing new ways of working helped to safeguard vital services.

At the same time, together with clients and partners, we continue in our aim to run a financially healthy business by putting our collective intelligence into practice (with clients and partners) to have a positive impact on people, our living environment and the economy. We drive and contribute to inclusive sustainable development in our products and services and our own operations (with our clients and our partners) in areas that we master and can actively influence.