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- Web Browser (Cloud - Based)
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- Small Business (11-50 people)
- Medium Business (51-250 people)
- Large Business (250+ people)
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Core Features
Net Zero Catalyst enables organizations to evaluate alternative carbon reduction measures, compare their financial implications, and build prioritized implementation roadmaps. Its principal features include:
Decarbonization Roadmap Development – Creates structured net zero roadmaps based on an organization's baseline emissions, reduction targets, and selected mitigation measures.
Cost-Benefit Analysis – Evaluates the financial implications of carbon reduction projects by analysing capital costs, operational savings, and overall economic performance.
Marginal Abatement Cost Curves – Calculates marginal abatement costs to help users compare carbon reduction measures and prioritize investments.
Multi-Criteria Assessment – Scores decarbonization measures using customizable criteria such as biodiversity, climate risk, health and safety, and technical feasibility alongside carbon and financial performance.
Interactive Data Visualization – Presents roadmaps, project rankings, and emissions reduction pathways through interactive dashboards and visual planning tools.
Custom Reporting – Produces customized dashboards and visual reports to communicate climate strategies and investment priorities to internal and external stakeholders.
Closing Insights
Net Zero Catalyst was developed by Arcadis' sustainability advisory teams across the United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and India following extensive consultation with clients seeking practical ways to deliver on their climate commitments. The underlying model evolved from real-world consulting engagements, including work with HB Reavis on its 2050 net zero programme and a major U.S. rail operator developing a climate transition plan. These projects helped shape the software's methodology, reporting metrics, and project evaluation framework.
A key aspect of Net Zero Catalyst is its emphasis on investment prioritization. By combining carbon reduction potential with financial metrics such as capital expenditure, operational savings, and marginal abatement cost, the platform helps organizations identify which projects are likely to deliver the greatest value. Arcadis reports that, across implementations involving more than a dozen clients, Net Zero Catalyst has identified opportunities for 60–90% reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through prioritized decarbonization measures. The platform also supports the development of strategies for sourcing 100% renewable electricity, helping organizations build climate transition plans that satisfy both voluntary and regulatory disclosure expectations.
Net Zero Catalyst is offered alongside Arcadis' global sustainability advisory services. Organizations can work with Arcadis experts to identify mitigation measures, develop credible transition plans, and build business cases for investment. Pricing is available on request.