Arcadis
Arcadis, officially known as Arcadis NV, is a leading global design and consultancy firm headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1888, the company has evolved to become a prominent player in the built and natural environment sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in areas such as infrastructure, water management, and environmental services, Arcadis is renowned for its innovative solutions that enhance sustainability and resilience. The firm’s commitment to integrating technology and data analytics into its services sets it apart in the industry. With a strong market position, Arcadis has received numerous accolades for its contributions to sustainable development and urban regeneration. Its dedication to creating positive impacts on communities and ecosystems underscores its reputation as a trusted partner in shaping a better world.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Arcadis's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Arcadis's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Arcadis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 259,000,000 kg CO2e, with 10,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 7,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The majority of their emissions, about 249,000,000 kg CO2e, were classified under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from their value chain. Arcadis has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their entire value chain by 2035. They have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71% by 2029, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 45% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Arcadis aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by 2035. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Arcadis's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the professional services sector. The company also aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 6.8% in 2019 to 100% by 2022, further demonstrating its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2008 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,419,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,419,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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