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Manual for Environment and Sustainability

Kongsberg Maritime

Doc No: KM-MAN-0003

Revision: A

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Document history

Revision Description of Change

A First Issue (incl. content transfer from KM-PRO-1041)

References

No Doc No Description

1 KOG-GOV-0011 Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

2 KOG-GOV-0013 Code of Governance

3 KOG-DIR-0001 Directive for Human Resources

4 KOG-DIR-0005 Directive for Raising Concerns and follow up of Raising Concerns

5 KOG-DIR-0006 Corporate approval of significant offers, contracts & framework contracts

6 KOG-DIR-0015 Compliance due diligence, risk management and follow-up of supply chain

7 KOG-DIR-0038 Supplier Conduct Principles

8 KOG-DIR-0042 Directive for Corporate Environmental Reporting

9 KOG-DIR-0048 Conflict Minerals

10 KOG-GUI-0020 Guideline for S&CSR Due Diligence process for M&A

11 KOG-GUI-0021 Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

12 ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

13 KM-POL-0002 KM Health, Safety & Environment Policy

14 KM-MAN-0004 HSE - Health, Safety and Environment Manual

15 KM-MAN-0010 KM Supplier Quality Manual

16 KM-PROC-0001 Product Management Process

17 KM-PROC-0002 Product Development

18 KM-PROC-0003 Delivery Process

19 KM-PROC-0004 Logistic Process

20 KM-PROC-0005 GCS Main Process Description

21 KM-PROC-0009 Process description Global Sales and Marketing

22 KM-PROC-0010 KM Business Management Process

23 KM-PROC-0012 Life Cycle Management Process for Kongsberg Maritime

24 KM-PROC-7002 Project Management

25 KM-PRO-0030 Reporting Compliance Status in Kongsberg Maritime Companies

26 KM-PRO-0058 Handling Risks

27 KM-PRO-0116 Procedure for Supplier Performance Management

28 KM-PRO-2038 Handling Incidents

29 KM-PRO-3132 Integrated Product Development, KM Subsea

30 KM-CHKL-2600 Phase Scope definition and Completion Checklist

31 KM-TMPL-0058 Risk Assessment Toolbox Template

32 KM-GUI-0003 Guideline for preparation of Material Declarations and Suppliers

Declaration of Conformity (MD and SDoC)

Disclaimer

Kongsberg Maritime AS endeavours to ensure that all information in this document is correct

and fairly stated but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.



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Table of contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 6

1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Purpose .................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Stakeholder needs and expectations ........................................................................ 7

1.4 Management system description ............................................................................. 7

2 Context.................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Our position to a sustainable strategy ...................................................................... 9

3 Core values & Sustainability .............................................................................. 10

3.1 Sustainability through our Core Values ................................................................ 10

3.2 Strategy for a Sustainable Business ....................................................................... 10

3.2.1 Environment ............................................................................................ 11

3.2.2 Social ....................................................................................................... 12

3.2.3 Economy .................................................................................................. 13

3.3 UN goals for sustainable development .................................................................. 13

4 Leadership ............................................................................................................ 14

4.1 Environmental organization .................................................................................. 14

4.2 Process Descriptions & Sustainability ................................................................... 14

5 Communication.................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Reporting ............................................................................................................... 16

6 Circular Economy Principle ............................................................................... 17

6.1 Circular Economy and KM business processes..................................................... 17

6.1.1 Raw Materials ......................................................................................... 18

6.1.2 Design ...................................................................................................... 18

6.1.3 Production ............................................................................................... 19

6.1.4 Distribution .............................................................................................. 19

6.1.5 Operational support ................................................................................. 19

6.1.6 Collection & Recycling ........................................................................... 19

6.1.7 Waste management ................................................................................. 19



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Table of figures

Figure 1. Transformation ahead ......................................................................................... 9

Figure 2. Strategic directions ............................................................................................. 9

Figure 3. The pillars of sustainability .............................................................................. 11

Figure 4. The impacts of Social Sustainability ................................................................ 12

Figure 5. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) ............................................ 13

Figure 6. KMNOR environment management organization (ISO 14001) ...................... 14

Figure 7. Sustainability through Business Development and our 6 business processes .. 15

Figure 8. KOG Reporting categories ............................................................................... 16

Figure 9. Circular Economy in relation to products ........................................................ 17

Figure 10. Circular Economy in relation to EPC projects ................................................. 18



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Definitions / Abbreviations

CCM Certification & Competence Management

eDMS Electronic Document Managing System

EMS Environmental Management System

HSE Health, Safety and the Environment

IMO International Maritime Organization

KM Kongsberg Maritime

KMNOR Kongsberg Maritime AS

KOG Kongsberg Group

LEAN Systematic method for minimization of waste

P&I Problems & Improvement – database

QM Quality Management

S&CSR Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

SCP Supplier Conduct Principles

SDG Sustainable Development Goals (United Nations)



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1 Introduction The KONGSBERG group (KOG) has established some governing principles that form a common

basis for all companies in the group. At top level this is described this way.

Sustainable operations

Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising

the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

KONGSBERG is committed to achieve a sustainable development in our operations, to strike a good

balance between financial results, value creation and corporate social responsibility. The value

created will benefit owners, stakeholders and society-at-large.

Business opportunities aimed at promoting a sustainable future shall be a part of KONGSBERG’s

strategic assessments, and we will leverage our competence and expertise towards contributing to

developing a sustainable future.

The climate and environment

KONGSBERG shall act responsibly and aim to reduce our footprint on the environment.

This includes discharges to water, air and ground, consumption of resources, hereunder energy

consumption, water consumption and waste treatment. We shall focus on reducing direct and

indirect emissions of greenhouse gases in our operations.

Sustainable Supply Chain

In collaboration with our suppliers, KONGSBERG shall strive to ensure that operations are

conducted in compliance with internationally recognized principles for business ethics and

corporate social responsibility.

In selecting suppliers, some of our assessment criteria shall be the suppliers' work with human rights

and workers' rights and anti-corruption, and the supplier's work in climate and the environment.

KONGSBERG has drawn up dedicated principles for supplier conduct, to ensure this.

KONGSBERG’s principles apply to the entire supply chain. In cases where irregularities are

discovered in relation to the supplier principles, remedial measures shall be implemented.

Global challenges are the starting point for a variety of business opportunities for KONGSBERG.

Sustainable thinking is not an alternative way of thinking, but a prerequisite for sound operation over

the coming decades. Customers expect it, authorities and owners expect it, and employees – not least

the coming generation in the labor market – expect it. Sustainable operation will be necessary to

obtain a “license to operate”.

These principles are tight linked to our core values, which in turn reflect the way we exercise

sustainability. To have an efficient way to operationalize sustainability means that we must

understand the impact of our business and show commitment in our leadership on all levels.

“Technological development is crucial for creating a more sustainable society. Technology companies

like KONGSBERG have a key role to play in solving the global and environmental climate challenges

that the world faces”

Geir Håøy – CEO



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1.1 Scope

This manual describes the management system for sustainability and environment shall cover

business processes at Kongsberg Maritime’s locations worldwide. It shall also take into

consideration the impact our products have through supply chain, transportation, installation

and use by our customers.

The management system shall have a life cycle perspective of both our activity and products.

1.2 Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to describe how our work with sustainability and environment

is organized in Kongsberg Maritime, and to provide guidelines on how we are to act to be a

responsible business.

1.3 Stakeholder needs and expectations

Interested parties Needs and expectations

National government KM must follow the laws and regulations of Norway and any other countries where KM

is present.

Province, municipal

government

KM sites must consider and adapt to requirements made by local authorities.

Expects KM to inform / collaborate during special circumstances.

Owners, shareholders KONGSBERG Gruppen ASA defines the policy and objectives. These requirements to

be adapted and implemented by KM. KM to report environmental status.

Customers The customer expect/requires KM to have a functional and fit for purpose environmental

system. Customers expect an environmental benefit by using KM products. Customer

expect KM to take responsibility for end-of-life treatment of a product.

Suppliers /

subcontractors

Requires clear environmental requirements from KM. KM requires suppliers to have

sustainable production methods. KM will assist suppliers to make environmental

improvements.

Employees That the working climate is suitable for the type of work they are doing. That the

employees are safe at work.

Easy transport solutions to and from the work place. That our products are climate

neutral and none polluting. That our operation is none polluting.

Society As a responsible business KM are expected to perform their activities in a sustainable

way with a global, regional and local perspective in all places they operate.

Site owners

(e.g. Kongsberg

Technology Park)

Expects KM to comply with relevant local regulations.

1.4 Management system description

This manual must be seen in conjunction with the Quality Manual (KM-MAN-0000) and our

HSE manual (KM-MAN-0004). The Quality manual describes KM integrated management

system where HSE, Environment and Sustainability are vital professional areas.KM-MAN-

0004 has main focus on Health, Safety and work environment, whereas the KM-MAN-0003

focus on Environment and Sustainability.

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2 Context KM Climate Action Plan (2016-2020) provides an overview of KM’s high-level conceptual

understanding of the most significant aspects affecting or affected by KM’s environmental

responsibilities.

The present KM Climate Action Plan focus on reduction of our CO2 footprint, to support the

KOG's strategy program. To be in line with the revised KOG sustainability strategy, it is

established a broader perspective by including principles for circular economy and life cycle

topics. Here is more info about KOG Climate Statement and Key Figures.

CO2 emission from air travels, energy consumption and waste are monitored and followed up

by specific activities, but focus are moved towards sustainable development.

Through our global footprint, all our business processes shall consider environmental aspects

& impacts. Our operations shall have a global focus through a life cycle perspective, the

principles of circular economy and UN Sustainable Development Goals. These areas shall be

the main drivers for our responsible business conduct

Our focus areas are identified as;

Product focus

1. Sustainable product solutions

2. Sustainable supply chain

3. Substituting Hazardous chemicals & substances

Business operations

1. Business travel by air & video conferencing

2. Climate and environment (transport of goods)

3. Production equipment

Office operations

1. Company cars

2. Bicycle/walk to work

3. Reduce energy consumption in buildings

4. Waste handling

5. Water consumption

KM, with our worldwide activities, must consider the local conditions and laws/regulations at

our different local sites. This is reflected in local details of our environmental management

system.

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2.1 Our position to a sustainable strategy

According to KM strategy we foresee the following transformation ahead.

Figure 1. Transformation ahead

KM contribute to sustainable products through the following strategic directions

Figure 2. Strategic directions



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3 Core values & Sustainability

Determined Innovative

Our activities shall not compromise with the need of our

future generations. Our environmental footprint shall be

reduced to a minimum in all our operations.

Sustainability through technological impact in all parts of

our business - products, processes and in cooperation with

our customers.

Collaborative Reliable

Collaboration in sustainability topics with suppliers and

partners through teamwork, partnership agreements and

development projects. Knowledge shared through

environmental collaboration and learning.

We will create trust through sustainable products and

solutions. We are a responsible organization characterized

by integrity and concern for the environment.

3.1 Sustainability through our Core Values

Our core values are reflected through the way Kongsberg Maritime act and monitor

sustainability when we initiate, plan/prepare, develop and distribute (direct contribution), by

supplied products/processes (indirect contribution), and by how we support the market and

customers.

Our obligation is to have a lifecycle perspective based on a "cradle to cradle" vision for our

products and services, and for how we must exercise leadership and manage our projects in

terms of an environmentally friendly approach.

Responsibilities and how we work with sustainability are described in this manual. This

manual gives guidelines on how the interaction between different phases in our processes

shall be understood.

3.2 Strategy for a Sustainable Business

It is important for Kongsberg Maritime to exploit our technological competence to support

sustainable innovation and to reduce the environmental footprint of our activities.

Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the

ability of future generations to meet their own needs (KOG-GOV-0011)

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The sustainability triangle can be visualized like this:

Figure 3. The pillars of sustainability

To be sustainable means that all the three dimensions social, economy and environment must

be understood as an integrated part. It is only when these three dimensions act together we

can say we act in a sustainable way.

Since these three dimensions interacts, we need to know how we can evaluate the impact of

them both independently and as a combined factor. The approach must be risk based in a

two-way perspective;

➢ how might our business have a negative impact on the environment, and

➢ in what extent might the environment make a negative influence on our business.

3.2.1 Environment

Environmental sustainability express how we consume renewable

resources, impact of pollution from our business, and if the use of

non-renewable resources can be continued indefinitely. If they cannot

be continued indefinitely then the way of doing business are not

sustainable.

Kongsberg Maritime handles this dimension in the same way as the two other dimensions.

Through our Supply Chain activities, how we organize and manage projects, and through our

manufacturing processes. All of them seen in a globally perspective.

As an engineering company, much of our environmental sustainability depending on the

focus our suppliers/sub-suppliers have on their processes. This is governed by our Code of

Business Conduct and further described in the Supplier Quality Manual. Practical follow-up

is done through operational procedures, bi-annual self-assessments and our audit program.

All according to our procedure for Reporting Compliance Status (KM-PRO-0030).

To mitigate our risks in the Supply Chain, we use tools like EasyRisk TM and our Supplier

Evaluation & Development tool (SED). See KM-PRO-0116 for more details.

The method we use for operational tasks like product development or projects is based on our

Risk Assessment template (KM-TMPL-0058).






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3.2.2 Social

Social sustainability performance issues include human rights, fair

labor practices, living conditions, health, safety, wellness, diversity,

equity, work-life balance, empowerment, community engagement,

philanthropy, volunteerism, and more. Though social impact, or social

sustainability, issues are not easily quantifiable or measurable, they

are easier to identify.

Kongsberg Maritime recognizes the importance of social sustainability and what this mean

for individuals and business, both through our operations and products. This is addressed

through our relationships with people, communities and society.

Social responsibility is a part of our core business strategy and we are obligated to evaluate

how our activities affect people. This is the human investment of doing business, our “license

to operate”.

Figure 4. The impacts of Social Sustainability

As a member of UN Global Compact, we know that social sustainability at KONGSBERG is

a critical part of our business, because it affects the quality of our business’ relationship with

stakeholders. KONGSBERG define education and gender equality as two focus areas in our

strategy.

Our social sustainability is based on a proactive way of managing and identifying business

impacts on employees, workers in the value chain, customers, and local communities.

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3.2.3 Economy

Economic sustainability is an integrated part of sustainability. This

means that we must use, safeguard and sustain resources (human and

material) to create long-term sustainable values by optimal use,

recovery and recycling. This type of economic thinking concerns the

present and future value of natural resources, like drinking water, as

well as products, investments, consumption, markets and the global economy.

At KM the economic dimension is directly reflected through our travels, transport of goods,

taxes and employment. Indirectly by how we establish and organize projects, and as a part of

the way we develop products and integrate our solutions.

For more details about economy and sustainability, see KOG Annual Report.

Kongsberg Maritime will evaluate economy as an aspect in conjunction with the two other

dimensions, all with a risk-based focus (KM-PRO-0058). By this approach, we will mitigate

economic risks that might occur by a negative environmental reputation.

3.3 UN goals for sustainable development

UN have defined 17 areas related to sustainable development. KONGSBERG will focus on

those marked and prioritize Sustainability Development Goal (SDG) 4, 7, 8, 9 and 14.

KM will establish necessary activities to reach these goals through our Environmental

Management System.

Figure 5. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)

There is work in progress for these SDG’s and KM will follow this up accordingly.

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4 Leadership Kongsberg Maritime maintains an environmental policy. This policy is established based on

the company’s activities, support given to our customers and the influence the company and

its activities have in the countries and the local community where we operate.

The HSE policy is available at KONGSBERG web pages.

KM management are responsible for preparation and yearly review of the climate action plan

and to collect environmental data from our worldwide locations as our input to the KOG

sustainability Report.

At all sites/subsidiaries there shall be appointed an environmental responsible.

4.1 Environmental organization

Roles related to environmental functions at KM in Norway are shown in the organizational

chart below. Responsibility for operational follow-up of sustainability topics, environmental

activities and reporting lies within the individual site / subsidiary.

Figure 6. KMNOR environment management organization (ISO 14001)

4.2 Process Descriptions & Sustainability

Through all our business processes we must follow relevant legislation, governing documents

from KONGSBERG group and how Kongsberg Maritime expect we perform responsible

business conduct. In addition to this, we also must have a lifecycle perspective for all our

products, solutions and to take charge in accordance with our values.

In KM's processes description at top-level, sustainability will be a result of the interaction

between the six business processes. Each process has a set of sustainability topics which must

be evaluated as described in the following table:

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Business Process Main sustainability aspects to consider (Accountability, Responsibility, Risk Evaluation, Measures, KPI/PPI, Monitoring, Reporting)

Business

Development

Ref: PROC-0010 (KM Business Management Process)

Stakeholder analysis (2-way understanding & focus)

How is our activity, products and services influencing the community now and in the future?

How is the society/community influencing our business and our chance for success?

Sales Ref: PROC-0009 (Global Sales & Marketing)

Contract and customer expectation (Sustainability & Life cycle focus).

Business footprint (level of expectations and delivered products, solutions and services)

Business opportunities (positive environmental impact through KM products and solutions)

Delivery Ref: PROC-0003 (Delivery) and PROC-7002 (Project Management)

HSE planning & documentation

Establish functional responsibility through project organization and deliveries.

Define clear targets for expected sustainability footprint in project and deliveries.

Formalize areas for follow-up and sharing environmental status.

Mobilizing/physical activity/demobilizing

Define and evaluate risks related to activity level of projects (local, regional, global).

Use of resources (water, energy, chemicals) and risk of pollution (ground, air, transport).

Waste handling (volumes, segregation, storage, hazardous materials, recycling).

Social Accountability (labor practices, living conditions, health, safety, wellness).

Global Customer

Support

Ref: PROC-0005 (Main Process GCS)

Travels & service activities

Remote access & Environmental footprint (reduce impact of travel).

Life cycle related activity & knowledge (market orientation).

Collection process (recycling & return possibility, business orientation, life cycle service).

Product

Management

Ref: PROC-0001 (Product Management) – PROC-0012 (Product Life Cycle Management)

Feasibility study (Life cycle focus)

Product & Production footprint (origin-, availability- and use of recycled material)

Recyclability level of product (components, material, toxicology, environmental impact)

Product activities

Environmental footprint (origin of components & raw materials).

Component knowledge (market recognition & acceptance).

Component processes (recycling & return possibility, business orientation, life cycle service).

Product

Development

Ref: PROC-0002 (Product Development)

Product development (development and responsibility)

Analysis and evaluation of environmental impact (product & life cycle inventory).

Renewable sources (components & structural design).

Environmental improvements (energy consumption, improved technology).

Logistic Ref: PROC-0004 (Logistic Process)

Internal operations

Package & handling (material type, material usage, recycling).

Handling of returned products (registration, safe storage, spills, statistic).

Transport activities

Environmental footprint (reduce impact of transport).

Figure 7. Sustainability through Business Development and our 6 business processes

We base our efforts on ensuring sustainability through

our products, services and projects. This is achieved

through a risk-based approach in all our operations

KM-PRO-0058 Procedure for handling risks

KM-TMPL-0058 Risk Assessment Toolbox Template














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5 Communication Our environmental impact is measured on a yearly

basis within three main categories:

− Energy consumption (link to statistic)

− Business travel (link to statistic)

− Waste (link to statistic)

The data collected are consolidated into an annual

sustainability report, and made publicly available.

On our intranet, the "Green Web" has been created.

These web pages contain information about status

of our sustainability program, products / solutions

which contributes to reduced environmental impact

for our customers, and hints & tips for how each

and one of us can help to reach KONGSBERG’s

environmental goals.

We share stories about how our technology make a

difference and contributes to achieve the UN

sustainability goals in several sectors.

Figure 8. KOG Reporting categories

5.1 Reporting

Our global reporting portal is available through

our intranet (Inside). In this portal we do report

all types of HSE issues, both near misses and

incidents. All reports are stored in a database for

surveillance and to be followed up accordingly.

When the link to report an incident is accessed, a

predefined form will open.

Some fields are prefilled with information about

the reporting person, while others must be populated with relevant information. To make the

incident analysis efficient, it is important to register as much information as possible.

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6 Circular Economy Principle Circular economy is an economic system where products and services are exchanged in closed

loops or “cycles”. A circular economy is characterized as an economy which is regenerative by

design, with the aim to retain as much value as possible of products, parts and materials. This

means that the aim should be to create a system that allows for the long life, optimal reuse,

refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling

of products and materials.

In a circular economy material cycles

are closed by following the example of natural

ecosystems, therefore toxic substances are

eliminated and there is no waste, because all

residual streams are valuable as resource.

Moreover, products are taken back after use

for repair and remanufacturing to reuse the

products a second, third or fourth time, and

residual streams are separated in a biological

and technical cycle.

6.1 Circular Economy and KM business processes

The major principle is that our products are compliant through a Life Cycle perspective and

our project activities by keeping focus on low environmental impact in execution.

For products, the main aspects are related to governance and decisions in the supply chain

(input), design & manufacturing (direct process), delivery & logistic (indirect process), and

customer support (service).

Figure 9. Circular Economy in relation to products



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For projects, the main aspects are related to organization (input), execution (direct process),

mobilization/demobilization (indirect process), and finalizing (sustainability level).

Figure 10. Circular Economy in relation to EPC projects

6.1.1 Raw Materials

Supply Chain at KM handles supplier related activities in accordance with Supplier Conduct

Principles (KOG-DIR-0038) and Supply Quality Manual (KM-MAN-0010). Compliance through

due diligence and risk management is done as described in directive regarding corporate

approval of significant offers, contracts and framework contracts (KOG-DIR-0006).

Conflict minerals is handled as a social aspect in this topic (KOG-DIR-0048).

6.1.2 Design

When products are designed, sustainability shall be evaluated in a life cycle perspective. This

means that the environmental aspects are checked as an input to the product in the design

process (KM-CHKL-2600.xlsx). This also includes resources used by the products through their

lifetime, and the capability to reuse/recycle the product or parts of the product.

We have procedures that ensure product liability through industrialization (upscaling),

linking up the principles of circular economy

All type of processes is evaluated in the same way, to ensure that the process itself supports

the principles of a circular economy.

When a project organization is established, the same principle is used. The primary target is

to have control on the impact the project activity has on the environment, and to reduce this

to a minimum to be compliant with regulations and governing documents.

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6.1.3 Production

All production processes shall consume as less resources as possible and avoid creating

unnecessary waste. For out-sourced manufacturing operations, adverse effects on the

community, the environment and natural resources are to be minimized while safeguarding

the health and safety of the public.

Immaterial production (e.g. software development) is also a part of sustainability. Both the

processes involved in to create the software and the logic (result of use) shall be evaluated in

a environmental friendly perspective.

Operations as a part of project management and commissioning can be compared with direct

manufacturing processes. Such operations will be controlled, monitored and evaluated to be

compliant to the same principles.

6.1.4 Distribution

We monitor our global footprint of CO2 through transport of goods and personnel. This

climate target supports governing requirements from KOG. This is followed up with logistic

activities to move transport from air to sea.

6.1.5 Operational support

The operational support is based on technical maintenance and different types of upgrades.

Sustainability related to travels means to plan and organize such activities to achieve lowest

possible environmental footprint.

Systems are increasingly made available for remote software upgrades, while components

and equipment are evaluated in a life cycle perspective. This means prolonging the life of

equipment and by that reducing the use of resources.

6.1.6 Collection & Recycling

We have established a recycling service which makes it possible for the customer to return

any Kongsberg Maritime product free of charge. The cost of having products removed,

packed and delivered to one of our registered company locations is not covered.

6.1.7 Waste management

We reduce the volume of waste by streamlining our production processes through LEAN.

When waste is a natural result of our processes, we segregate the waste in a way that makes it

possible to reuse components or recycle into energy. Residual waste to landfill is avoided.

The waste volume, categories and trends are monitored and reported annually

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