Arcadis Sustainability Profile
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.
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Arcadis's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Arcadis reported total carbon emissions of approximately 284.8 million kg CO2e, comprising 8.69 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 280,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 275.8 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 267 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in total emissions by 2025 compared to a 2019 baseline, with a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2035 across all scopes. Arcadis has committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 74% per full-time employee by 2035, and to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 6.8% in 2019 to 100% by 2022. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from business travel and employee commuting by 74% per full-time employee by 2035. The organization is on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2026 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Arcadis has pledged to reduce emissions associated with air travel by 50% and business travel by 35% by 2025, compared to 2019 levels. Overall, Arcadis's climate commitments reflect a strong alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative, supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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| 2008 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 33,419,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,419,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Arcadis's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Arcadis's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 6% since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Arcadis's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Arcadis has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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