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Port of Amsterdam, officially known as Havenbedrijf Amsterdam N.V., stands as a pivotal European logistics and maritime hub. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, it oversees the entire port region, extending its operational reach to IJmuiden and facilitating significant global trade within the sea and coastal water transportation services industry.
This dynamic entity specialises in diverse cargo handling, from energy products and agribulk to containers, making it a major transshipment centre. Its core services revolve around efficient port operations and offering multimodal connections via sea, rail, road, and inland waterways, which underpins its strategic importance in the European supply chain.
As the fourth largest port in Europe, the Port of Amsterdam is renowned for its commitment to sustainable development and innovation. It actively drives the energy transition and circular economy initiatives, ensuring its position as a forward-thinking global energy port and a vital economic contributor to the Netherlands.
15
DitchCarbon score
+7 vs industry average
Port Of Amsterdam’s score of 15 is higher than 51% 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 High
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.042
20182025
The Maritime Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Port Of Amsterdam's reported carbon emissions
Port of Amsterdam, a Dutch sea and coastal water transportation services provider, reported total carbon emissions of about 1,710,000 kg CO2e for 2021. This included approximately 840,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, about 480 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 390 kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel. For 2020, total emissions were approximately 1,670,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 820,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 480 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel at approximately 370 kg CO2e.
Port of Amsterdam has committed to becoming a coal-free port by 2030, a near-term net-zero target for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The organisation previously achieved an 11% reduction in its CO2 footprint for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions between 2016 and 2017, decreasing from 2,071 tonnes of CO2 in 2016 to 1,853 tonnes in 2017. This represented a total reduction of 23.5% compared to 2014.
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Port 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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