Port Of Amsterdam
Port of Amsterdam, headquartered in the Netherlands, stands as a pivotal player in the maritime industry, primarily focusing on cargo handling and logistics services. Established in 1876, the port has evolved significantly, becoming one of Europe’s largest ports, facilitating trade across various sectors, including bulk goods, containers, and general cargo. With its strategic location along the North Sea Canal, Port of Amsterdam serves a diverse operational region, enhancing its role in international trade. The port is renowned for its efficient services and innovative solutions, which include state-of-the-art facilities for storage and distribution. Notably, it has achieved recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, positioning itself as a leader in green logistics. Through continuous development and investment, Port of Amsterdam remains a vital hub for global commerce, contributing significantly to the Dutch economy.
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Port Of Amsterdam's score of 11 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Port Of Amsterdam's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, the Port of Amsterdam reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,710,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 840,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and negligible Scope 2 emissions of 480 kg CO2e, representing indirect emissions from purchased electricity. The Scope 3 emissions, which encompass other indirect emissions, were primarily from business travel, amounting to 390 kg CO2e. Over the years, the Port of Amsterdam has demonstrated a downward trend in emissions, decreasing from about 2,390,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to 1,710,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This represents a significant reduction of approximately 28% over the five-year period. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the Port of Amsterdam. The organisation's commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, but further details on formal initiatives or targets are not available at this time.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,420,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 390,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 3 | 580,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000 | 000 |
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Port Of Amsterdam is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
