Vitens
Vitens N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading water utility company that has been serving the region since its establishment in 2001. With a strong operational presence across various provinces, including Friesland, Overijssel, and Gelderland, Vitens is dedicated to providing high-quality drinking water to millions of households and businesses. Specialising in water extraction, treatment, and distribution, Vitens stands out for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in water management. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in water purification technologies and a robust infrastructure that ensures reliable service delivery. Recognised as one of the largest water suppliers in the Netherlands, Vitens continues to enhance its market position through strategic investments and a focus on environmental stewardship.
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Vitens's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vitens reported total carbon emissions of approximately 124,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2022, when emissions were about 141,000,000 kg CO2e, and from 2021, which saw emissions of around 148,000,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for 2020 indicates a total of approximately 153,000,000 kg CO2e, with a breakdown of 38,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 92,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 18,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Despite these reductions, Vitens has not set specific science-based targets or climate pledges, nor have they disclosed any reduction initiatives. The absence of such commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many organisations are still developing comprehensive climate strategies. All emissions data is sourced directly from Vitens N.V., with no cascaded data from parent or related organisations.
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| Scope 1 | 38,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 92,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 18,000,000 |
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Vitens is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
