Arcadis's Slogans & Taglines

Arcadis NV was founded in 1888 as the Nederlandsche Heidemaatschappij (Dutch Land Reclamation Company), initially transforming unusable wetlands into productive agricultural land. In 1972, the organisation was restructured into the commercial entity Heidemij, expanding into urban development and environmental consulting. The pivotal 1993 merger with U.S.-based Geraghty & Miller granted the firm a North American foothold and a NASDAQ listing. In 1997, the company rebranded as Arcadis—derived from the mythical Greek utopia Arcadia—and in 2015 unified all legacy subsidiaries under this single global brand. Today, headquartered in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, the company employs over 36,000 people across 30+ countries.

The brand's core products are design, engineering, and management consultancy services, spanning infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and transport. Its portfolio includes architecture, cost consulting, programme management, and digital solutions such as data analytics and sustainable urban planning, serving 9,000+ clients annually.

From its earliest philosophy of being "Part of a bigger picture" to the 2015 positioning as "Design & Consultancy for natural and built assets," Arcadis has evolved into a global leader in sustainable development. Guided by the enduring mission to "improve quality of life" and ranked #1 in its sector by Sustainalytics for ESG performance, the brand continues to champion resilient, livable communities worldwide.