Given the nature of our work at DHI, sustainability is deeply embedded in our identity and mission. Every action we take is guided by our commitment to contributing positively to the sustainable future of our planet. Our strategy, DHI+, integrates sustainability with our business strategy as we recognise the two are intertwined.

A detailed description of DHI’s business model and strategy within sustainability reporting is included in the Corporate Governance section.

Our approach to sustainability is described in our sustainability framework, which outlines our ambitions, key targets and commitments within the two overall impact levels: the impact we have together with clients and partners through our advisory services and solutions, and the impact we have within DHI from our own operations.

The framework is based on a double materiality approach and furthermore, we have applied the GRI requirements to determine our material topics. This means we have taken an ‘outside-in’ view of sustainability matters that can affect our business as well as an ‘inside-out’ view of where our actions influence the environment and society. Both positive and negative outcomes are included.

Due to the nature of our business, sustainability is two-sided for DHI. First and foremost, we make an impact alongside our clients and partners through the work we do and the services we provide. Seeing how our solutions are making a difference is what motivates us to take on global water challenges, be it enabling the design of offshore wind farms, protecting large cities from stormwater, removing plastic from the ocean or managing the world’s biggest water basins. Second, we can make an impact with our own operations and footprint within DHI.