Amsterdam, August 26, 2021 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced it has renewed its three-year contract for global environmental and resiliency solutions with AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company which produces paints and performance coatings.
The renewed contract is an extension and expansion of existing agreements under which Arcadis is one of only three preferred suppliers of environmental services to the largest paint company in the world. Work under this contract will be executed in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. Over the past years, Arcadis has worked in 40 countries for AkzoNobel on an extensive number of projects.
Under the new contract, Arcadis will assist AkzoNobel with work that includes activities related to the closure, remediation, and transfer of company locations. The new contract also includes the potential to provide services in the areas of environmental management, and for energy savings, sustainability, water treatment and use, as well as water savings consulting.
Martijn Karrenbeld, Arcadis Global Director for Private Sector Industries stated: “Because we are able to deliver global services to AkzoNobel at a consistently high-quality level, we have a distinguishing position in the market. To us, this contract provides recognition for the quality of our services and the added value we deliver to AkzoNobel, by providing cost effective solutions which contribute to the business goals of this important client.”
Brett Whittleton, AkzoNobel Global Director for Legacy Operations stated: “Sustainability is a core principle at AkzoNobel and it’s part of our DNA. We’re proud to follow up the announcement of our pioneering carbon reduction target with the continuation of our partnership with Arcadis, an industry leading provider of environmental services.”
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
ARCADIS CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Monika Grabek
Mobile: +31 6 11 40 36 96
E-mail: monika.grabek@arcadis.com
ARCADIS INVESTOR RELATIONS
Jurgen Pullens
Mobile: +31 6 51599483
E-mail: jurgen.pullens@arcadis.com
ABOUT ARCADIS
Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy organization for natural and built assets. We maximize impact for our clients and the communities they serve by providing effective solutions through sustainable outcomes, focus and scale, and digitalization. We are over 27,000 people, active in more than 70 countries that generate €3.3 billion in revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world. www.arcadis.com
ABOUT AKZONOBEL
AkzoNobel has been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
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