A MESSAGE FROM ALDO CARDOSO, CHAIRMAN OF BUREAU VERITAS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS It is with great pride, appreciation for our employees and gratitude to our 400,000 clients around the world that I look back on Bureau Veritas’ tremendous achievements over the past year. 2022: A HISTORIC AND EXCEPTIONAL YEAR… The year 2022 was remarkable both in terms of our financial performance and our CSR commitments. We saw growth of more than 13%, an operating margin in line with what we had announced and solid cash generation. At the same time, our ESG strategy execution was recognized by the market on multiple occasions. In this context, the Board of Directors will propose to the Shareholders’ Meeting an increase in the dividend distribution rate to 65% comparedto 50% in 2022, i.e. €0.77 per share. This demonstrates our(1) confidence in the Group’s growth prospects. …DESPITE A PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT These results, which set a benchmark for our industry, were achieved in complex market conditions: the Zero Covid policy in China, the conflict in Europe, geopolitical tensions and their impact on supply chains, a fierce war for talent and an inflationary environment in many countries in which we have sizeable operations. Once again, I would like to thank all Bureau Veritas employees for their unfailing commitment, resilience, agility and ability to innovate irrespective of the circumstances. A MISSION THAT GOES TO THE HEART OF RESPONSIBLE PROGRESS The work of the Board of Directors, as well as that of its various Committees, illustrates the extent to which all the directors and I consider the company’s social responsibility to be central to all our business. We have held numerous sessions on succession planning, compensation policy, overseeing the proper execution of our strategic plan, monitoring financial performance and ESG issues, both internally through our policies and actions (particularly in terms of climate and inclusion) and externally through the deployment and enhancement of our expertise through the BV Green Line of services and solutions. All of this demonstrates our determination to ensure the long-term success and positive impact of Bureau Veritas to the benefit of all its stakeholders. This second Integrated Report is an opportunity to present our sustainable model to create and share value in a way that remains true to our purpose: Shaping a World of Trust by ensuring responsible progress. CHANGING OF THE GUARD After 11 years at the head of Bureau Veritas, Didier Michaud-Daniel will step down as Chief Executive Officer in 2023. The implementation of the succession plan drawn up by the Board of Directors is proceeding smoothly. It began in May 2022 with the arrival of Hinda Gharbi as Chief Operating Officer and continued in January 2023 with her appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The Group’s employees, the management team and the members of the Board are all involved in this successful integration process. At the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on June 22, 2023, her transition to the position of CEO will become effective. I would like to pay tribute to the remarkable work of Didier Michaud-Daniel who, over the period of its two mandates, has taken the Group to new levels. Our revenue has increased by more than 65%, our workforce has grown from 52,000 to 82,000 employees, our earnings per share have risen by almost 50% and our financial structure has been considerably strengthened, enabling us to have trust in our future. At the same time, we have become highly international and a leader in markets where we can create significant value. Our portfolio of business activities has expanded considerably, and the BV Green Line now cements our position as the global sector leader for all our clients’ Sustainability challenges. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish Hinda every success in this new journey. For my part, as Chairman of the Board of Directors, I assure her of my full support in our shared ambition to lead Bureau Veritas toward the sustainable and bright future that lies ahead, in line with our strategy and the embodiment of our values. (1) Up 45.3% compared to 2022. BUREAU VERITAS5