Van Oord
Van Oord, officially known as Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, is a leading Dutch company headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Established in 1868, Van Oord has built a strong reputation in the dredging and marine engineering industry, with significant operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Specialising in dredging, land reclamation, and offshore wind farm construction, Van Oord is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core services include dredging, marine engineering, and the installation of offshore wind turbines, setting it apart through advanced technology and a focus on environmental stewardship. With a rich history of key milestones, including pioneering projects in renewable energy, Van Oord has solidified its market position as a trusted partner in the maritime sector, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Van Oord's score of 20 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Van Oord's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Van Oord reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,714,100,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 602,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,500,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions, which total around 2,108,700,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has seen fluctuations in its emissions over the years, with a total of about 1,578,500,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 1,579,600,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 1,624,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Van Oord has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards this goal, having established a near-term target status of "Committed" as of March 2021. Overall, Van Oord's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the construction and engineering sector, headquartered in the Netherlands.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 534,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,967,100,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Van Oord is committed to some 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.
