2025: a strong year for Haskoning despite challenging market

Marije continues: ”In 2025, we launched the Haskoning Innovation & Education Fund to finance scientific research and education. The first donation was made to Delft University of Technology for multi‑year research into bacteria capable of breaking down PFAS, pesticides and microplastics. Each year, 12.5% of net profit will be allocated to the fund. In addition, we increased profit sharing with employees to 40% of net profit, up from 33%.”

Through digital technology, Haskoning helped clients develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges. This included the development of a data‑ and AI‑driven model for the Dutch Central Government Real Estate Agency (RVB) and the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA), assessing the feasibility of transforming hundreds of vacant buildings into accommodation and housing for focus groups.

Haskoning also strengthened its maritime position through the acquisition of Scottish consultancy Arch Henderson, to better serve maritime clients in the North Sea region and beyond.

Furthermore, the company shortened its name to Haskoning, a step that was positively received by clients and employees and supports its international positioning.
Haskoning continued to invest in employee development, transparent reward structures and inspiring, sustainable workplaces, including the new office on the TU Delft Campus in the Netherlands. Employee engagement reached 84%, the highest score to date. Despite a tight labour market, the workforce grew by over 3%. The proportion of female employees increased further to 30%. The number of nationalities represented rose from 84 to 90.

EBITA recurring = EBITA excluding restructuring and other one-off costs/revenues
Operating margin = EBITA recurring / Added value * 100%

The company closed the year in a financially healthy position, with a solvency ratio of 52% (2024: 50%). Free cash flow amounted to €5.3 million positive, influenced by one-off investments in the Delft office, ICT and the acquisition of Arch Henderson.

Scope 1: Direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled.
Scope 2: Indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur from generation of purchased electricity and heat. 
Scope 3: Indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in upstream and downstream activities, such as public transport and flying.

In 2025, Haskoning assessed 3,895 projects for sustainability (2024: 2,403), representing 77% of total turnover (2024: 65%). These assessments often formed the basis for discussions with clients on more sustainable solutions.

The CO₂ footprint per employee decreased by 22% to 1.76 tonnes CO₂‑eq. EcoVadis, an authority in the field of sustainability assessments, once again awarded Haskoning a Platinum medal, the highest possible recognition.

Outlook for 2026

Marije Hulshof: “We started 2026 with a healthy order book of €365 million and a strong pipeline of projects. At the same time, uncertainty in several markets, particularly industry and energy, and geopolitical tensions remain – like in the Middle East where we are also located. Nevertheless, we are well positioned to continue growing and to deliver healthy profitability in 2026, supported by the increasing use of AI in our processes and projects. The acquisition of Portwise earlier this year enables us to make ports around the world smarter, more efficient and more sustainable.”

In 2026, Haskoning starts implementing its new strategy Empowering Excellence 2030, building on the successful completion of the Stronger25 strategy. The focus remains on growth and healthy profitability in leading markets, supported by data‑ and AI‑driven consultancy, design and engineering, delivering sustainable solutions for clients and society.