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 score of 21 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Volker Wessels's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Volker Wessels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 65000000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68500000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and various contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including 100000000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Over the years, the company has shown a trend of reducing its emissions, with a total of about 8684960 kg CO2e reported in 2021, down from approximately 1265000000 kg CO2e in 2019. The emissions data indicates a significant focus on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which accounted for 65000000 kg CO2e and 68500000 kg CO2e respectively in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed in their climate commitments, suggesting a need for more structured climate action plans. Overall, while Volker Wessels has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate strategy and commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 140,400,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Volker Wessels 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.
