Code Zero
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Code Zero Commitment
We all cherish sustainable ambitions.
But how can we put them into practise? Our awareness programme Code Zero unites all sustainable initiatives into four pillars: Zero Emissions, Zero Accidents, Zero Waste and Zero Breaches. A milestone, rather than a starting point. And only one piece of the puzzle. To make a real difference, we need everyone’s support, from our own employees and clients to suppliers, local communities and governments.
We go for zero!
By 2050, the world will look completely different. Curious how we deal with the greatest challenges? Discover how we go for zero!
ZERO EMISSIONS
Global climate change is threatening our way of life. By reducing our ecological footprint to an absolute minimum, we want to contribute to a more sustainable world. At Jan De Nul, that is not a distant goal: we explore the possibilities of biofuels and our Ultra-Low Emission vessels are a standard in our sector. Let’s go for zero!
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CO2 Performance Ladder
We started in 2013 with the implementation of the CO₂ performance ladder management system. Jan De Nul has level 5, the highest level possible.
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Energy efficiency
We optimize processes to increase energy efficiency.
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Emission reduction
We are committed to reducing our energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and to improving air quality.
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Alternative shipping fuels
We consider all alternative fuels and their evolution. The most promising avenue is a combination of fuels such as biofuels and green methanol with post-treatment by our ULEv filter system.
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Ultra Low Emission vessels
New vessels are fitted with a revolutionary filter system that processes exhaust gases and prevents nanoparticle emissions. This complies with the stricter European EURO STAGE V directives regarding emissions on land and waterways.
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Science Based Targets
Keeping global warming under 2°C by committing to Science Based Targets.
ZERO ACCIDENTS
We keep increasing the safety in the workplace.
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Critical risks
We focus on seven critical risks to create a safe workplace.
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Deal with risks
We proactively deal with risks and keep control, both on the project and the personal level.
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Lessons learnt
We share our knowledge and learn from each other, continuously improving ourselves.
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Stop & Reth!nk
Sometimes, we need to Stop and Reth!nk in order to make the right decision.
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Safety awareness
We work safely by taking ownership and being an example for our team.
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Employees
We motivate, we train and we coach more than 6,000 colleagues to focus on a safe environment.
ZERO BREACHES
We don't tolerate ethical and social breaches.
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Code of conduct
We want to do business, ethically and respectfully, together with all our employees and partners.
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Different nationalities
Colleagues bring the world to their workplace: our teams are often a unique melting pot of nationalities and talents.
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Respect
We strongly believe in the principles of equal opportunities, and promote diversity in all areas.
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Modern Slavery
We apply a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We are fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chain.
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Community engagement
We focus on local employment and local purchases to fully involve the community.
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Sustainable procurement policy
We work with social accountability and a supplier code of conduct.
Reporting system
In the reporting system you can report your concerns about actual or suspected misconduct that could affect our company or people’s wellbeing.
ZERO WASTE
We search for circular solutions and reduce our waste.
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Reducing plastic
We are banning disposable cups and bottles in our offices and on board our vessels.
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Nul-O-Plastic
Award winning equipment design and construction to remove historical plastic contamination.
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Green Deal Circular Building
We make circular design choices by considering the whole life cycle of a project.
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Beach clean-ups
We organise beach clean-ups on project locations whenever possible.
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Innovation Projects
We constantly have ongoing innovation projects regarding circularity.
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Circular solutions
We process, clean and reintroduce contaminated soils and sediments into the market as secondary raw materials for new projects.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
Our sustainability strategy focuses on our impacts, risks and opportunities within the following three pillars:
Environment - We continuously reduce our ecological impact. We are committed to preventing damage to the environment and protecting biodiversity. We aim to prevent pollution, drastically reduce our impact on the climate and contribute to the circular economy.
Social - We care for our people and the communities around us. We ensure a safe work environment for everyone working with, for, or on behalf of Jan De Nul Group. We implement all necessary measures to prevent incidents at work. We respect human rights, invest in training, strive for a diverse and inclusive work culture and care for the communities around us.
Governance - We stand for sustainable business operations. We embed all the above in our policy and strategy to ensure continuous growth and improvement.
Our sustainability strategy is guided by the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. They give direction to the sustainability ambitions that we pursue.