- Global pandemic (COVID-19) impact.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Challenging weather conditions (storms, ice).
- UXO (unexploded ordnance) presence in some projects.
- Strict environmental regulations.
- PFAS contamination in some sites.
DEME Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, DEME Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 833.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
833.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 833.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020 | 660.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 693 kton CO₂ eq. |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 10 years LTI-free at Lower Ok Tedi project in Papua New Guinea.
- Spartacus, the world’s most powerful cutter suction dredger, entered service and travelled directly to its first project powered by LNG.
- More than 90% of material reused in the remediation of the former ExxonMobil site in Bowling near Glasgow.
- Successfully completed the two-year River Elbe deepening and widening project safely and well within the schedule.
- Installed more than 2,500 turbines worldwide, underlining its position as the number one offshore wind farm contractor in the world.
- Significant progress with HYPORT® Duqm, a flagship green hydrogen project in Oman.
- First contractor in the world to install an entire wind farm into rock (Saint-Nazaire).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Climate-neutral by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetySustainabilityClimate neutralityRenewable energyCircular economyResponsible business conductResource managementBiodiversity and ecosystemsLocal community engagementHealth & wellbeingTalent managementHuman rightsLabor practices