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Damen

Damen Shipyards Group, commonly referred to as Damen, is a leading player in the global maritime industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1927, Damen has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative shipbuilding solutions, specialising in a diverse range of vessels such as tugs, workboats, and naval ships. Damen's commitment to quality and efficiency is exemplified by its unique modular construction approach, which allows for rapid delivery and customisation. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Damen has consistently maintained a strong market position, recognised for its sustainable practices and cutting-edge technology. The company’s dedication to excellence has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the maritime sector.

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18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Damen's score of 18 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Damen's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Damen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 94,475,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 44,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions from business travel accounted for about 2,190,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Damen's total emissions were approximately 97,700,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 47,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 48,300,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel at 2,100,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 3,225,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Damen has not specified any formal reduction targets or climate pledges in their recent reports. However, the company continues to monitor and disclose its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact.

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202020222023
Scope 1
72,420,000
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Scope 2
39,950,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
800,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Damen's primary industry is Sea and coastal water transportation services, which is high 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. This request for Damen is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Damen is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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