The concept of sustainability is built around the premise that corporations, governments and communities can improve their financial performance and longer term viability while responsibly addressing more global environmental and social impacts.
Sustainable development is a core element of ARCADIS' business strategy – we recognize that every project is directly linked to the global environment. As such, we continually invest in state-of-the-art technologies, processes, products and services that enable us to best serve future markets and create a sustainable environment. Our sustainable projects range in size from a small, photovoltaic (PV) reversed osmosis drinking water treatment facility in a remote national park to the largest industrial complex utilizing sustainable design in the world – the Ford Rouge Center in Dearborn, Michigan. ARCADIS' integrated design and management consulting teams provide real, measurable, cost-effective solutions and peace of mind to both our public and private sector clients. ARCADIS' sustainable design features address needs such as energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, environmentally-friendly materials, resource conservation, lean manufacturing, recycling, treatment and other restorative process, worker and public safety, alternative transportation, socially responsible investing (SRI) and greenhouse gas (GHG) management.
Our staff has the expertise to provide sustainable solutions that suit current needs and your future goals while improving your triple bottom line – financial success, environmental protection and corporate social responsibility. With our integrated team of environment, infrastructure and facilities professionals we are uniquely qualified to design sustainable solutions.
We use the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System for many of our designs and we have several LEED accredited staff members. As a member of the U.S. Green Buildings Council and many other prominent professional associations, we frequently participate in major conferences and seminars on sustainable development, assuring that our staff is informed on the most progressive sustainable design applications. At ARCADIS, our commitment to sustainable design is embodied in our purpose: "to enhance the built and natural environments, creating exceptional value for our clients, shareholders, employees and communities."
