Arcadis

Arcadis's reported carbon emissions

Arcadis, headquartered in the Netherlands and operating within the Other Management Consulting Services sector, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact, particularly concerning carbon emissions. **Emissions Overview:** * **2025:** Arcadis reported a total of approximately 289.9 million kg CO2e. This includes roughly 9.24 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 260,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 280.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 include purchased goods and services (approximately 231.5 million kg CO2e) and business travel (around 27.2 million kg CO2e). * **2024:** The company's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 286.7 million kg CO2e, comprising around 8.69 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, roughly 280,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 277.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. * **2023:** In 2023, Arcadis's total emissions amounted to approximately 267 million kg CO2e. This consisted of about 10.14 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 710,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 256 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. * **2022:** Total emissions for 2022 were reported at approximately 279 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing about 10.26 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 around 670,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 totalling approximately 269 million kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Arcadis has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with global climate goals. * **Net Zero:** The company is committed to achieving net zero emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2035. This comprehensive target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and supports the Paris Agreement's aim to limit global warming to 1.5°C. * **Scope 1 & 2 Reductions:** Arcadis aims to significantly reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Specific targets include: * A 74% reduction per full-time employee by 2035 from a 2019 baseline year. * A 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026 from a 2019 base year. * A 71% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2029 from a 2019 base year. * A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2035 from a 2019 base year. * A commitment to near-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by the middle of this decade. * **Scope 3 Reductions:** Arcadis is also addressing Scope 3 emissions, with targets including: * A 74% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting per full-time employee by 2035 from a 2019 base year. * A 45% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2029 from a 2019 base year. * A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2035 from a 2019 base year. * A commitment to reduce emissions associated with air travel by 50% by 2025 compared to 2019 baseline emissions. * A commitment to reducing business travel emissions by 35% by 2025 compared to 2019 baseline emissions. Arcadis has also signed the Climate Pledge, underscoring its dedication to these climate goals.