3 CEO STATEMENT Creating the future together I In 2021, we made a major decision at VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S to initiate integrating sustainability into all our processes and important decisions: from procurement, material selection, production and buildings to service, after-life and innovation. Initiating a significant transformation in an established company has required cooperation, consensus as well as a strong determination to reach out to our global organization and work purposefully and systematically with the company’s processes. A sincere thank you goes out to the entire VIKING organization for the effort in 2022 where we have taken a leap forward in regard to sustainability: First, we have implemented a comprehensive mapping of our activities’ contribution to CO2 emissions, which means that we now have a detailed, validated baseline to continue the journey towards increased sustainability and circularity. Secondly, we have begun the tactical roll-out of our strong climate ambitions through KPIs and increased follow-up. And finally, with the help of new digital simulation tools and increased collaboration with suppliers, we have created the foundation for the use of sustainable materials without compromising on quality. Concurrent with the sustainability efforts, we have had to navigate a complex regulatory landscape in 2022 arising in particular from the conflict in Ukraine. Similarly, we have had to deal with increased threats to cyber security. Our robust management system and clear governance processes have helped us to make the right decisions in a timely manner. It has always been in our DNA to take responsibility for the world we live in. In the future, we will continue to raise the bar for quality, sustainability and responsibility - precisely as our customers and business partners expect from us. Henrik Uhd Christensen CEO, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S
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