Public Profile

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

How does Van Oord'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Van Oord's score of 35 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

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. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes 1,887,700,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 876,600,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Comparatively, emissions have fluctuated over the previous years, with total emissions 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. Notably, the company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action. Van Oord's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon outputs across all scopes, highlighting the importance of addressing both direct and indirect emissions in their climate strategy.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20192020202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Van Oord's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Van Oord is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Van Oord 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

Was this information valuable to you?

Similar Organizations

Cadeler A Slash S

DK
Other services (93)
Updated about 1 month ago

DEME Offshore Holding NV

BE
Other business services (74)
Updated 4 days ago

Jan De Nul

BE
Construction work (45)
Updated 18 days ago

Fred. Olsen Ocean Ltd.

NO
Sea and coastal water transportation services
Updated 5 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers