Deme Sustainability Profile
Deme Group, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading player in the dredging, marine engineering, and environmental sectors. Founded in 1991, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and beyond, delivering innovative solutions for complex maritime challenges. Deme's core services include dredging, land reclamation, and offshore wind farm construction, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful execution of major projects that enhance coastal protection and promote renewable energy. With a reputation for excellence, Deme Group is recognised for its market leadership and dedication to environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the global marine industry.
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Deme's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Deme reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,009,089,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 967,404,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,520,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,040,936,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 relative to 2008 levels per unit of work, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to approach near-zero by 2025. In 2023, Deme's emissions in the Netherlands were significantly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,531 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 27,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 3,062 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to reducing emissions intensity across its operations. Deme's climate strategy includes a commitment to achieving a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity by 2023 compared to 2008 levels, with a focus on both dredged cubic metres and installed megawatts. The company is also aligned with the International Maritime Organisation’s GHG Strategy, aiming for a 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030 and striving for net-zero emissions by around 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, DEME Group NV, and reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 142,841,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,250,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Deme's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Deme's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 52% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 34% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Deme'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.
Deme has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
