Ranked in the top 2% of firms for successfully integrating sustainable practices.
Sustainability
Whether we are making communities more resilient, developing liveable places or enhancing mobility, at Arcadis, we are committed to improving quality of life by accelerating the transition to net zero.
Our Sustainability Ambition (1:50)
Our sustainability commitments
Our corporate strategy 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.
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.
Recognition
Ranked top 2% (4th place) in our industry for ESG Risk Rating by Sustainalytics.
Scored an A- in the CDP Climate Change questionnaire, distinguishing Arcadis as “Leadership Category” for its climate change policies, targets, and practices.
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.
READ ABOUT OUR PROGRESS IN OUR 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
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.
Mark McKenna, Global Sustainability Director
The whole carbon and biodiversity agenda is altering some of the fundamentals of where we build, how we build and how we operate.
Alan Brookes, CEO, Arcadis
Consumers, investors, regulators, and employees are all demanding that companies do more to address their environmental and social impact. They're not just asking for pledges and commitments – they want tangible action.
Josh Nothwang, Global Director for Sustainability Advisory
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.
Yuan Shi, Global Solution Leader – New Mobility
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.
Marjolijn Versteegden, Commercial Director
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Sustainability in client 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.
Insights & Blogs
Read on for more of our stories, insights and opinions on sustainability.
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