Public Profile

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

How does Arcadis's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

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.

99%

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 and 6,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2035. Arcadis has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 71% by 2029, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 45% within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Arcadis's dedication to sustainable practices within the professional services sector. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2022, further enhancing its sustainability profile.

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Scope 1
33,419,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 2
33,419,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arcadis's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Arcadis is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Arcadis is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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