Cloudberry Annual report 2022 Sustainability report 68 Under the construction phase at the Hån wind park in Sweden, Cloudberry engaged local and regional contractors. We also rented the temporary site offices from residents in the area. From late 2022 when Hån was in operation, Cloudberry hired local service technicians and subcontractors for road maintenance. A road along the cable route at Hån wind farm, originally built for landowners’ vehicles, has been adapted for bicycle use. This has led to frequent use by people in the area and the initiative reflects Cloudberry’s intention to understand and interact with the local communities and is an example of Cloudberry’s continuous efforts to make positive local contribution. At Munkhyttan wind farm development project, Cloudberry is in dialogue with the municipality to assess the possibilities for cycling and will connect Munkhyttan biking trails to other nearby biking trails in the region. At the Björnetjärnsberget wind development project Cloudberry is looking into finding synergies and solutions with a local sawmill. Wind power development will ensure power supply to the sawmill and provides an opportunity to increase its production with sufficient access to electricity. The project is plans to hand in the permit application during 2023. More detailed work and dialogue with the municipality will continue once the project gets its environmental permit. Cloudberry will also rent local venues under the construction phase at the Björnetjärnsberget project. Cloudberry interacts with local communities and strives to establish reconciled solutions and contribute to a sustainable environment for the local society. As a part of the local stakeholder management, Cloudberry initiated a meeting with the landowners at the hydropower plant Åmotsfoss in Norway. Cloudberry has established a fund as an initiative to safeguard and protect biodiversity surrounding the river, particularly the habitat in the river. At the Åmotsfoss hydropower plant we have also built a canoe paddling trail to facilitate paddling next to the power plant. In 2023 we plan to invest in canoe trolleys at the hydro plant to make the passing easier for the canoes. The construction of the Norwegian Odal wind power plant was completed at the end of 2022 and all turbines have been in operation since then. We have contributed to more job opportunities and increased revenue for local businesses both in Nord-Odal municipality and in neighboring municipalities. The construction phase also made significant local contributions through the purchasing of overnight accommodation and food service. In the years ahead, we will use local suppliers whenever possible for snow plowing, road maintenance, modifications, electro upgrades and more. Private landowners will receive compensation based on turnover. A ski resort will be established, and the roads and infrastructure will make the area more accessible for anyone who wants to go hiking or access the surrounding nature. The fund “Odal Vind-fondet” contributes to growth and well-being in the local community and annually supports local teams and associations in Nord-Odal, Eidsvoll and Nes municipalities. Way forward Acting responsibly towards our employees and society is firmly connected to our actions in the local communities in which we operate. We shall be a preferred employer and business partner, and our goal is to create value together and share the result of our efforts fairly. In the years to come we aim to evaluate how our local value creation initiatives have succeeded and been perceived by local stakeholders over time. Therefore, one of our main activities going forward related to this material topic will be developing suitable KPIs to track and report on the value we create in local communities and our overall community impact. Additionally, we will continue to seek cooperation opportunities with local communities and other stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and that value is created for them when we develop, construct, and operate our assets. Cloudberry will strive to engage local stakeholders through meetings and site visits, with the aim of learning from every project.
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