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The City of Amsterdam, officially known as Gemeente Amsterdam, is the municipal authority headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Established in the early 13th century, it has evolved into a pivotal player in public administration and defence services, as well as compulsory social security services. The city operates primarily within the Amsterdam metropolitan area, providing essential services to its diverse population.
Amsterdam's core offerings include urban planning, social welfare programmes, and public safety initiatives, all designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The city's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the public sector. Notable achievements include its proactive approach to social inclusion and environmental stewardship, positioning Amsterdam as a leader in urban governance. With a rich history and a forward-thinking agenda, the City of Amsterdam continues to shape the future of public administration in the region.
42
DitchCarbon score
+14 vs industry average
City of Amsterdam’s score of 42 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very Low
Public Administration is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.166
20182025
The Public Administration industry has reduced its overall emissions by 30% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for City of Amsterdam yet.
City of Amsterdam's reported carbon emissions
City of Amsterdam, a public administration and defence services provider in NL, reported its own organisation's CO2 emissions at 73,000 tonnes in 2023. This follows emissions of 8,800 tonnes in 2022, 18,000 tonnes in 2021, 21,000 tonnes in 2020, 26,000 tonnes in 2019, and 28,000 tonnes in 2018.
The City of Amsterdam has set several climate commitments. It aims for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The city also has a long-term goal of a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO2 emissions by 2050, again relative to 1990. Furthermore, Amsterdam intends to be natural-gas-free by 2040 (affecting Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions). More broadly, the City of Amsterdam is working towards becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Additionally, there is a target for a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within municipal borders by 2030, compared to 1990.
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City of Amsterdam’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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