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.
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Industry Intensity
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Industry performance
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Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Van Oord's reported carbon emissions
Van Oord, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact through specific carbon emission reduction targets. **Emissions Data:** For the reporting year 2024, Van Oord reported a total of approximately 2.23 billion kg CO2e. This comprises: * **Scope 1:** Approximately 712.4 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 1.4 million kg CO2e (market-based). * **Scope 3:** Approximately 1.52 billion kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1.30 billion kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 164 million kg CO2e). In the preceding year, 2023, total emissions were approximately 2.37 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of about 602.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.77 billion kg CO2e. Looking back to 2022, total emissions were around 1.58 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 475.3 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 1.10 billion kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Van Oord has established ambitious climate goals aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Key commitments include: * **Net-Zero Goal:** To achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050. * **Near-Term Scope 1 & 3 Reduction:** A commitment to reduce absolute well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 GHG emissions from offshore operations by 35% by 2030, using 2023 as a baseline year. * **Near-Term Scope 3 Reduction:** To reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and employee commuting by 25% by 2030, also from a 2023 baseline. * **Renewable Electricity Sourcing:** An objective to increase the active annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 66% in 2023 to 80% by 2025 and to 100% by 2030. * **Long-Term Scope 1 & 3 Reduction:** To reduce absolute well-to-wake Scope 1 and 3 GHG emissions from offshore operations by 96% by 2040, against a 2023 base year. * **Long-Term Scope 3 Reduction:** To reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and employee commuting by 90% by 2050, from a 2023 baseline. The company's SBTi targets and emissions data are sourced directly from Van Oord NV.
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