
A net zero carbon future for cities
The World Economic Forum is convening stakeholders with a role to play for global cities to have a chance of reaching the net zero carbon goal for by 2030.
Ackermans & van Haaren (AvH) operates in marine engineering and contracting (DEME – dredging and offshore wind farm installation and green hydrogen; CFE – construction and real estate), private banking (Delen Private Bank – independent private asset management; asset manager JM Finn; Bank Van Breda – for entrepreneurs and liberal professions), real estate (Nextensa) and energy and resources (SIPEF – tropical agro-industrial group). As of end 2024, AvH had a market capitalization of €6.3 billion and employed over 24,000 people. AvH is listed on Euronext Brussels, in the BEL20 index and the European DJ Stoxx 600 index.
The Centre for Energy and Materials is driving initiatives and coalitions to ensure the energy transition is sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable.
The Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems is designing and developing a financial system that effectively allocates capital and investment in support of planet, people, and communities.
The Centre for Nature and Climate is accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerates food, water and ocean systems, and promotes circular economies.




