Science-based targets in line with 1.5°C
Here's how we tackle greenhouse gas emissions in Ramboll's full value chain.
Our SBTi-approved climate targets
In May 2024, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Ramboll’s net-zero science-based target by 2040, as well as our updated carbon reduction targets for 2030, further cementing our commitment to take climate action at pace and scale.
This means we continue to have a clear guiding light for our climate action programme:
Long-term targets:
- Ramboll commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by 2040. This means Ramboll commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2, and scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, business travel, employee commuting, and use of sold products 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year. The remaining 10% will be neutralised by removing residual emissions at net-zero target year in line with SBTi criteria.
Near-term targets:
- Ramboll commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 53.9% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Ramboll also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and business travel 27.5% within the same timeframe. Ramboll commits to reduce scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products 55% per ton of product produced within the same timeframe.
- Finally, Ramboll commits that 70% of its suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2028.
With our science-based targets, we commit to:
- : 70%
of our suppliers have science-based targets by 2028 based on emissions covering purchased goods and services
- : 53.9%
reduction of scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
- : 27.5%
reduction in fuel- and energy-related activities and business travel emissions by 2030
- : 55%
reduction of emissions from sold products per ton produced by 2030
- : Net-zero
emissions across operations and value chain by 2040
Our climate ambitions are not only our own; they are also reflected in how we work with clients, partners, and stakeholders. In all projects, we offer alternative solutions that are more sustainable. Furthermore, in line with our ambition to become the global leader in the green energy transition, Ramboll will exit oil and gas exploration before the end of 2025, redeploying this expertise into renewables. We continue to accelerate the green transition through partnerships, in line with the ambition of our 2022-2025 strategy: The Partner for Sustainable Change.
“Climate science tells us that we need rapid and deep emissions cuts if we are to achieve global net-zero and prevent the most damaging effects of climate change,” said Luiz Amaral, Chief Executive Officer of the Science Based Targets initiative. “Ramboll’s net-zero targets match the urgency of the climate crisis and set a clear example that their peers must follow.”
Ramboll’s ambitious 2030 commitments are illustrated below:
Key actions for climate impact
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We transparently report on our own emissions and take action to reduce our climate impact. Over the last years, we have included additional scope 3 categories to our GHG reporting, aligning with the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
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We are decarbonising our car fleets and mandating the exclusive use of electric vehicles for company cars and fleets. We have achieved a ratio of over 40% electric vehicles in our company fleets across our geographies, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the UK.
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We are also continuously optimising our use of office space. Over the last years, our scope 2 emissions have decreased significantly due to the procurement of renewable electricity across our geographies. We are also reducing overall occupied site space while increasing floor space in sustainable certified buildings.
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We continue to encourage responsible and low-carbon business travel. To continuously monitor progress, we have launched carbon budgets for business travel and dedicated dashboards for tracking compliance and progress against KPIs.
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To lower emissions from use of sold products, specifically related to furnaces produced in the Americas, we are working toward improving product design, partnering with clients to support more efficient equipment operation, and decarbonising the electricity supply used to power the equipment.
Finally, we have acquired a vendor onboarding system aimed at improving spend categorisation and systematic tracking of vendors’ GHG emissions, setting ambitious reduction targets and tracking progress, helping to more accurately assess our scope 3 category 1 footprint and reduce emissions throughout our supply chain.