EIB Advisory Project Applies Data Analytics to Maritime Sector Diversity
SquareX supports EIB Advisory Services in quantifying the business value of diversity and inclusion across Flanders maritime sector through advanced statistical analysis and business case modeling.
SquareX, in partnership with NTU International A/S, is implementing a groundbreaking data analytics project under the European Investment Bank Advisory Services (EIBAS) Framework Agreement (Lot 3 – Mobility).
The project focuses on applying data-driven analytics to promote diversity and inclusion (D&I) across the maritime sector in Flanders, Belgium, supporting the Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services (MDK), Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and North Sea Port.
Project Duration: 2025 – 2026 Location: Belgium (Flanders Region) Funding: InvestEU Advisory Hub
Data & Analytics Framework:
1. Data Collection & Integration: Consolidated employment, HR, and demographic data across gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and career stage with frameworks for ongoing data quality management.
2. Gap & Baseline Analysis: Statistical analysis of labour force composition identifying underrepresentation patterns, attrition rates, and recruitment pipelines with benchmarking against EU and international maritime operators.
3. Business Case Analytics: Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) model quantifying economic benefits of workforce diversity including productivity gains, innovation potential, and reduced turnover. Financial modeling of inclusive measures and investment scenarios prioritizing highest ROI initiatives.
4. Predictive & Prescriptive Insights: Data dashboards and forecasting models simulating future workforce diversity trends under different intervention strategies.
Key Deliverables: • Gap Analysis Report with sector-wide D&I baselines • Data Improvement Strategy for ongoing monitoring • Business Case Report with measurable ROI • Investment Manual for Diversity & Inclusion • Interactive Dashboards for scenario modeling
Impact: The project delivers a data-centric framework enabling evidence-based HR and investment decisions, quantifies the economic value of diversity, and supports EIB in developing replicable models for data-led inclusion assessment across EU infrastructure sectors.
"Turning diversity into measurable value through data and analytics."