EY Climate Barometer 2023

EY conducts an annual survey into the state of climate-related reports among Dutch organizations in various sectors.

Results 2023: Dutch companies responsible for at least 2.4% global CO2 emissions

On Tuesday, November 28, we published the EY Climate Barometer 2023. Here we examined the degree of transparency, completeness and quality of the reports based on public information. The conclusion?

The Netherlands has the potential to exert significant influence on reducing global warming. The 74 Dutch companies analyzed in the Climate Barometer alone are collectively responsible for at least 2.4% of global CO2 emissions.

This percentage is actually even higher since about a quarter of these companies do not report or only partially report their scope 3 emissions. In addition, these companies are only a small subset of the approximately 7,500 companies that will fall under the scope of the CSRD from 2024.

This shows that Dutch business has the potential to make a significant impact on global emissions reductions.

Emissions from the value chain (scope 3) are
higher than operational emissions (scope 1 and 2)
74 Dutch organizations together are responsible for at least
of all scope 3 emissions worldwide.

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    The team

    Taco Bosman

    EY Netherlands Partner Climate Change & Sustainability Services
    Structured. Team player. Holistic and pragmatic. Motivated to make a difference. Experience with value chains and strategies. International profile.
    Amsterdam, NLD

    Remco Bleijs

    EY Netherlands Partner Financial Services
    Proactive. Pragmatic. Goal-oriented. In consultation with the customer, sets razor-sharp goals, monitors deadlines and works toward optimal results for the client.
    The Hague, NLD

    Anke Laan

    EY Netherlands, Lead Partner Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Sustainability Leader The Netherlands
    Enthusiastic. Empathic. Driven. Connective. Takes a goal-oriented approach, eager to take your business one step further together.
    Amsterdam, NLD

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