Cadeler A/S
Cadeler's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Cadeler 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).
Cadeler has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  d | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  d | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 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.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cadeler's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cadeler amounted to 116,095.11 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cadeler increased by 80.08%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
Cadeler's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cadeler's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cadeler were 115,939.45 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Cadeler reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cadeler's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 399.95%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Cadeler's Scope 1 emissions increased by 80.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab
What are Cadeler's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Cadeler reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 335.4 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 155.66 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Cadeler reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Cadeler's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 89.07% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab
What methodology does Cadeler use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Cadeler reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Cadeler's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Cadeler's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Cadeler reported 1,275,370.49 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 2025 disclosure of Cadeler includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Cadeler's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cadeler's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Cadeler reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,275,370.49 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 Cadeler reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Cadeler's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 472,259.44%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Cadeler's Scope 3 emissions increased by 323.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cadeler disclose?
In 2025, Cadeler reported emissions for 7 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 Cadeler's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Cadeler's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 853,145 tCO₂e (66.89%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 385,568 tCO₂e (30.23%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 27,672 tCO₂e (2.17%)
Cadeler's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cadeler’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Cadeler reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 115,939.45 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 729 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 158.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Cadeler's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cadeler's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Cadeler reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 158.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.67, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Cadeler rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Cadeler ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Cadeler among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Cadeler's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Cadeler reported a total carbon footprint of 1,391,465.6 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 280.33% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Cadeler's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 8.33%.a