Royal BAM Group

Royal BAM Group, established in 1869, is a prominent construction and real estate company with a commitment to sustainability, digital transformation, and safety. The company operates primarily in the Netherlands, the UK, Ireland, and Belgium, supported by a streamlined corporate center. BAM focuses on selecting profitable projects that align with its sustainability targets, aiming to transform its products and services to become more digital, scalable, and sustainable. The company is expanding into new opportunities, including energy markets and renovation and retrofitting projects.

BAM has set science-based targets to reduce the CO2 intensity of its operations by 50% by 2030 compared to 2015 and is committed to maintaining its place on the Climate Change A List published by CDP each year. The company’s sustainability strategy encompasses decarbonisation, circularity, climate adaptation, biodiversity, safety, health, and inclusion, with a goal to have an aggregated positive impact on biodiversity by 2030.

The company offers career opportunities across all business units and levels, from intern to manager, and has a cautious sponsorship policy to ensure alignment with its core activities and reputation. BAM’s procurement process focuses on delivering strong performance and generating added value, supported by a vendor management system that categorizes vendors to build sustainable relationships and manage performance.

BAM has a share buyback programme to offset dilution from stock dividends and fulfill obligations for share-based employee incentive schemes, and a dividend policy to distribute 30 to 50 percent of the net result for the year. The company maintains a financial calendar with half-year results, trading updates, and conference participation. With a corporate governance structure that includes an Executive Board, Supervisory Board, and various committees, BAM ensures compliance and effective management. The company also prioritizes safety with initiatives to improve safety performance and a campaign called ‘Your Safety is My Safety’.