Arcadis NV
Arcadis's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Arcadis completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Arcadis has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Arcadis's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arcadis amounted to 18,060 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arcadis decreased by 8.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Arcadis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Arcadis's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Arcadis were 8,690 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Arcadis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Arcadis's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 34.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arcadis's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Arcadis's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Arcadis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 280 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 9,370 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Arcadis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Arcadis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 45.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arcadis's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Arcadis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Arcadis use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Arcadis reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Arcadis's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Arcadis's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Arcadis reported 291,706 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Arcadis includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Arcadis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Arcadis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Arcadis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 291,706 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Arcadis reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Arcadis's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Arcadis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Arcadis's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Arcadis's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Arcadis disclose?
In 2024, Arcadis reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Arcadis's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Arcadis's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 223,400 tCO₂e (76.58%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 32,300 tCO₂e (11.07%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 27,300 tCO₂e (9.36%)
Arcadis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Arcadis’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Arcadis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,690 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,198 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.67 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Arcadis's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Arcadis's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Arcadis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.4, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Arcadis rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Arcadis ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Arcadis among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Arcadis's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Arcadis reported a total carbon footprint of 309,766 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.25% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Arcadis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.02%.a