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As the atmosphere warms and sea levels rise, climate hazards are becoming more frequent and more severe. Even as carbon emissions reduce, the risk of flooding, erosion, droughts, heatwaves, and storms will continue to increase. The earlier we can protect people, assets, and infrastructure, the better. From safeguarding local communities to global enterprises, we bring a unique blend of consultancy, design, engineering and software solutions which address climate mitigation and adaptation. From climate change awareness, risk modelling and adaptation planning to nature-based solutions and early warning systems, we support our clients and their stakeholders in every step of their journey. Read more about climate resilience on our website.

As part of our mission to Enhance Society Together, we deliver state-of-the-art data centre designs in which energy efficiency and sustainability are fundamental principles. We deliver facilities that support continuity of operations, businesses and systems. We are committed to delivering carbon-neutral data centres and ensure the structure suits its environment. From our market-leading position, our innovations significantly reduce the environmental footprint of data infrastructure. Read more about data centres on our website.

Intermodal transport hubs seamlessly integrate the air, rail and road services which are central to the infrastructure of modern economies. Having defined world-leading airport design for more than 70 years, we are leading the way in pioneering solutions for multimodal hubs to deliver the next generation of connected mobility with improved accessibility and sustainable door-to-door journeys. From transit links and crowd management to master planning and infrastructure design, we’re shaping the future of sustainable intermodal transport hubs. Read more about intermodal transport on our website.

Changes in demand patterns are driving major transformations in global manufacturing industries and supply chains. Addressing decarbonisation and sustainable manufacturing are just two of the urgent focus areas. Dynamic markets and operational environments require faster adaptation via new product lines and variations, with a simultaneous focus on lean production and cost minimisation. Digital manufacturing and automation have a clear role to play here, including new future-proof production methods. Furthermore, with supply chain disruptions a constant threat, businesses need to be able to rapidly respond and manage these risks. Each industry faces its own unique barriers and nuances. We bring integrated design, consultancy and project management services tailored to client needs. Our sustainable solutions transform manufacturing processes, optimise the supply chain and deliver future-proof investments. Engineering, procurement, and construction management projects (EPCM) around the globe have honed our expertise in fast-tracking, simplification, modularisation and automation. Read more about light industry on our website.

The maritime industry is the backbone of global trade, playing a vital role in growing economies, ensuring supply lines, spreading opportunities and prosperity, and providing the safe and effective transport of goods. This is why it’s so important that ports, terminals and shipyards are optimised to perform effectively, sustainably, and in a way that delivers the best outcomes for local communities and wider society. As one of the world's leading maritime consultants, it’s our goal to Enhance Society Together by optimising maritime operations everywhere. That means futureproofing existing sites with new solutions that protect people and environments. It means helping emerging economies grow and thrive. And it means designing and creating the smart maritime environments of tomorrow, today. In these areas, our innovation, expertise, and dedication to sustainable development continue to set us and our clients apart – as they have for the last 140 years. Read more about maritime on our website.

 Transforming the way we power our world is one of the most important things we can do to fight climate change. Energy production and use are responsible for 73% of global greenhouse gas emissions and therefore our world needs to urgently shift towards low-carbon and sustainable sources of energy. We help our clients with consultancy and engineering in mastering the new energy ecosystem and decarbonisation of industry through using clean energy sources, electrification and energy-saving measures. Our projects range from offshore wind and hydrogen infrastructure to supporting industry achieve net-zero by 2050. Read more about renewable energy and decarbonisation on our website.

Mobility is undergoing a seismic shift across the world. Growing demand brings increasing pressure on mobility systems, which face disruption from new technologies and changing behaviour. To help clients optimise their mobility network, we bring together cutting-edge technology with tailored transport strategy and expert implementation. Our passion for human-centred mobility networks focuses on engaging people and communities to help improve the way the world moves. Read more about sustainable mobility on our website.

In busy cities and ports, tunnels and underground structures are making a tangible difference in connecting communities and enhancing accessibility. We specialise in soft soil tunnelling and immersed tunnels. Our integrated approach means clients can access the design, construction, operation, and management of tunnels all under one roof – from landmark projects to cost-effective designs. Read more about tunnels and structures on our website.

The world needs water, which is critical for health, prosperity and the functioning of society. Faced with multiple challenges, a new mindset is needed. With our water expertise and smart technology, we help clients achieve a coherent approach, involving innovation, efficiency and circularity to achieve lasting value and sustainable, positive solutions - for people, for businesses and for society. We solve water management problems at every stage of the water cycle. We help clients protect available resources and use water more sustainably for the future. To do that, we combine award-winning innovations with the know-how to apply that technology for maximum long-term benefit. Our water technologies have unique capabilities to solve common problems – for example, reducing chemical use in phosphate removal, or increasing treatment capacity in a limited space. Together with our partners, we continue to innovate and bring new solutions to the market such as Nereda, Ephyra, Kaumera and Twinn Aquasuite. Read more about water technology on our website.

Royal HaskoningDHV is founded and headquartered in the Netherlands. We have built an outstanding reputation for our consultancy and engineering expertise, leading the market in the Netherlands in terms of employee numbers and turnover. Our extensive experience, commitment to innovation and involvement in key infrastructure projects has led to close relationships with local governments, corporate clients and knowledge centres. There is a strong connection between growth in our global leading markets and growth in the Netherlands. We are involved in major future developments in our fields of expertise. This expertise developed in the Netherlands supports our work globally. At the same time best practices in our Global Leading Markets inform and reinforce our position in the Netherlands. Read more on our website.