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Van Oord

Van Oord, officially known as Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors, is a leading Dutch company headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Established in 1868, Van Oord has built a strong reputation in the dredging and marine engineering industry, with significant operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Specialising in dredging, land reclamation, and offshore wind farm construction, Van Oord is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core services include dredging, marine engineering, and the installation of offshore wind turbines, setting it apart through advanced technology and a focus on environmental stewardship. With a rich history of key milestones, including pioneering projects in renewable energy, Van Oord has solidified its market position as a trusted partner in the maritime sector, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

DitchCarbon Score

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Van Oord's score of 50 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Van Oord's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Van Oord reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,234,100,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 712,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1,400,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 3,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,520,200,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,303,900,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 164,000,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 2,370,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 602,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 1,800,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 3,500,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,765,400,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Van Oord has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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Scope 1
534,300,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
2,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,967,100,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Van Oord's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Van Oord is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Van Oord is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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