Whether we are making communities more resilient, developing livable places or enhancing mobility, at Arcadis, we are committed to improving quality of life by accelerating the transition to net zero.
Our ambition
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Our ambition is to accelerate towards a Net Zero world that improves quality of life for all. The built environment is fundamental to this, accounting for almost 40% of global emissions. It has a critical role to play in mitigating climate change and is also central to building resilience against climate extremes that are already upon us.
Given our origins and the fact that improving quality of life has always been at the heart of what we do, it is only natural that we would evolve into a company driven by our commitment to maximize our impact in creating a more sustainable world.
Sustainability creates value for businesses. At Arcadis, we are constantly looking for new ways to use our deep knowledge of markets, technical expertise, and digital tools to help our clients unlock the full potential of their sustainability efforts.
We must make urban mobility more sustainable if we ever hope to create pollution-free cities. Arcadis is working with clients to develop sustainable modes of transport and we’re helping citizens shift their mobility behaviors toward more sustainable means.
Design and engineering can make sustainability a reality. In all of the work I do for clients, I’m constantly asking myself how to make sure the project is in balance with nature and respectful of local culture and history.
When Arcadians talk to me about their local volunteer and pro bono initiatives, I can always sense how proud they are to be working to make their communities more sustainable and livable. And that makes me proud to be an Arcadian.
Our corporate strategy, Maximizing Impact, lays out how we will embrace sustainability in all that we do. This includes our services and advice to clients, the way we operate our own company, and how we engage with our people and communities. Learn more about our sustainability ambition and commitments by watching the recording of our 2021 Arcadis Sustainability Day broadcast.
Client solutions
We address our client’s greatest challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that positively impact the environment and society.
Business operations
We embed environmental, social, and governance considerations into our operations and transparently report on our performance.
People and communities
We have a workforce that is diverse, inclusive, and committed to improving quality of life in communities so that all people can thrive.
Our journey to net zero
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the world. Each year, the devastating effects of the manmade climate crisis are being felt, more and more, by people all around the world. We must all do everything in our power to limit the rise in global temperatures.
At Arcadis, we recognize our responsibility to eliminate carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions in our operations. That is why we have set an ambitious target to becoming a net zero company by 2035 and we have set specific goals to accomplish this over the coming years, including a 2035 full value chain net zero target aligned with the UN Race to Zero.
Watch this video to learn more about how we are evolving into a net zero company.
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Our Projects
Our commitment to accelerating the transition to a net zero world is about more than just curtailing our operational emissions. Through our work with clients, we have the opportunity to maximize our impact in addressing the climate challenge. We will continue building on our strong foundations and project expertise to provide integrated sustainability services and solutions at scale. Discover some of our groundbreaking projects through which we have contributed to creating a better world.
Our Partnerships
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