Volker Wessels
Volker Wessels, a prominent player in the construction and infrastructure sector, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1905, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including Europe and North America. Specialising in construction, civil engineering, and project development, Volker Wessels is known for its innovative approach to sustainable building practices and infrastructure solutions. The company offers a diverse range of services, including residential and commercial construction, road and bridge engineering, and environmental management. Its commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market. With a robust portfolio and a reputation for excellence, Volker Wessels has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.
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Volker Wessels's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Volker Wessels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 68,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 250,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (100,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (50,000,000 kg CO2e). This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across all scopes, particularly in Scope 3, which often represents the largest share of emissions for companies in the construction and engineering sector. Volker Wessels has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is actively working towards this goal through various initiatives, including a long-term project to achieve climate neutrality in Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Additionally, they are committed to reducing emissions across all scopes, as indicated by their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, which are also aligned with their net-zero objectives. The company has shown a proactive approach to addressing its carbon emissions, with a focus on both immediate and long-term strategies to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 140,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Volker Wessels 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.
