Public Profile

Ecorys

Ecorys, officially known as Ecorys Nederland B.V., is a prominent research and consultancy firm headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1920, the company has built a strong reputation across Europe and beyond, specialising in economic and social development, public policy, and project management. With a diverse portfolio of services, Ecorys offers unique insights through rigorous research, evaluation, and strategic advice, catering to both public and private sectors. The firm is recognised for its commitment to evidence-based solutions, making it a trusted partner for governments, international organisations, and businesses alike. Notable achievements include successful collaborations on significant EU projects and contributions to sustainable development initiatives. Ecorys continues to solidify its market position as a leader in the consultancy industry, driven by a dedication to innovation and impactful results.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ecorys'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ecorys's score of 23 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ecorys's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Ecorys reported an employee-related carbon emissions factor of approximately 1,800 kg CO2e per full-time equivalent (FTE). This figure reflects a significant reduction from previous years, where emissions per FTE were about 4,600 kg CO2e in 2019 and 5,100 kg CO2e in both 2018 and 2017. The company has not disclosed specific data for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions, nor have they set formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Ecorys's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although specific reduction strategies or pledges have not been outlined. The company continues to focus on improving its sustainability practices as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ecorys's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Ecorys is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ecorys 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
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