In 2021, Goldwind introduced the Measures for the Sustainable Management of Biological Natural Resources, a comprehensive framework outlining processes for biodiversity risk identification, impact assessment, monitoring, habitat protection and compensation management. These measures have guided the company’s sustainability efforts ever since. When transporting unit components, Goldwind minimizes the negative impact on the marine ecosystem by strictly controlling pollutant emissions from transport vessels, planning efficient routes to avoid marine ecological reserves and using low-noise, low-vibration transport methods. During offshore wind farm construction, the company employs precise construction techniques and uses digital technology simulations to significantly reduce hoisting times, minimizing the impact of large-scale and long-term construction activities on seabed terrain and marine life. In the operational phase, intelligent sensors and video surveillance installed throughout the wind farm create a comprehensive monitoring network. This system tracks bird and marine life activity in real time, enabling a deeper understanding of potential environmental impacts and the development of effective mitigation strategies.CASE STUDY 2 How Goldwind integrates nature considerations into business operations 3.2 Avoid and reduce impacts on nature from components and materials through responsible sourcing Beyond their own direct operations, companies should engage with their suppliers to tackle pollution and freshwater extraction from mining and metals, as well as electrical and machinery materials and waste production, throughout the value chain. When evaluating procurement opportunities, companies should prioritize suppliers with nature strategies in place, whenever possible. As many companies may engage with the same suppliers, sector-wide cooperation among offshore wind developers and grid operators can signal collective demand and create stronger incentives for suppliers to act. In order to get started on addressing nature impacts in their supply chain, companies can take the following actions: –Conduct a holistic analysis of impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities in supply chains, starting by assessing sourcing of high- impact commodities –Transparently disclose nature-related information in their supply chains –Incorporate nature-related considerations into procurement criteria and supplier assessments –Engage with suppliers to maximize their sustainability performance; collaborate with industry associations and other companies to signal nature-oriented incentives to suppliers, and improve product transparency and traceability At this stage, many suppliers will have made commitments and taken action to reduce GHG emissions (which is an important contribution to fighting nature loss) but may not have expanded their scope to include broader nature topics. GHG emissions are a good place to start supplier engagement, including the use of zero-emissions technology and low-carbon solutions whenever possible (e.g. clean fuel and electric vessels or low-carbon steel). To do this, it is recommended to conduct life cycle assessments (LCAs) for all offshore wind assets to improve understanding and transparency of carbon emissions. However, companies should support suppliers to aim beyond carbon and expand LCAs to important nature-related impacts, such as pollution, resource use, and waste and water management. For instance, EDP ,138 Iberdrola,139 Ørsted,140 RWE141 and Goldwind142 have been working with manufacturers and circular economy start-ups to find progressive solutions for the recycling and retirement of wind blades to lower nature impacts in the supply chain. Companies should support suppliers to aim beyond carbon and expand LCAs to important nature- related impacts, such as pollution, resource use, and waste and water management.Priority action 2 Nature Positive: Role of the Offshore Wind Sector 32

Nature Positive Role of the Offshore Wind Sector