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10 August 2017 00:00

Australia researches feasibility of CO2 Performance Ladder

On August 1st, a feasibility study of the CO2 Performance Ladder has started in Australia. To be more precise, it focuses on the city of Melbourne and the surrounding cities of Moreland, Philip and Yarra, in the state of Victoria.

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27 July 2017 00:00

How green is Utrecht Central Station? The CO2-Performance Ladder applied

The renewal of Utrecht Central station and its surroundings is taking place at full speed. The ocean of construction works in the area of Utrecht Central will soon be replaced with a lively environment, in which sustainability plays a central role. One of the projects in this masterplan is the Forum Zuid. This project contains the construction of an underground bicycle storage space combined with a square that is raised to about 7,5 meters above the ground. 

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20 July 2017 00:00

Driving electric cars to reduce carbon emissions in the company

In 2016 the amount of electric vehicles (EV) used rose to 2 billion worldwide. However, the total share of electric cars amounts to 0,2 percent of all vehicles that were sold worldwide in that same year. The road to a significant share of EV’s that contribute to the fight against climate change is still long.

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20 July 2017 00:00

Ministry for Infrastructure & Environment: 18 percent CO2 reduction compared to 2015

Eighteen percent lower greenhouse gas emissions than in 2015, a certificate for the CO2 Performance Ladder and the winner of the Procura+ Award for the sustainable tender procedure with the A6 highway in Almere. The 2016 Sustainability report by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment shows that all parts of this organisation are operating more sustainably than the year prior. Reasons include the focus on energy savings and the recycling of raw materials.

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19 July 2017 00:00

Doing business with plastic soup

Gifts come with a story at Brandwijk Kerstpakketten. A story that is preferably sustainable. From fleece blankets and PET bottles to biodegradable ponchos.

News from SKAO

06 June 2017 00:00

We have made the unmeasurable measurable

Renkum is the first municipality in the Netherlands to hold a certificate for the CO2 Performance Ladder. SKAO spoke with Councillor Wendy Ruwhof and policy advisor Melanie Hutting about the green ‘treasures’. “CO2 reduction pays. That will win over even the biggest pessimist.”

News from SKAO

02 June 2017 00:00

Sustainability and the economy are highly compatible

Quite paradoxically, Annelies Hermens has only been travelling more and more since she got involved in the environment and sustainability for Capgemini. Her goal? To get Capgemini certified worldwide. Her way? Making clear that sustainability is good for your disposition. And your wallet.

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06 April 2017 00:00

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29 March 2017 00:00

Evaluation CO2 Performance Ladder for marine contractors stimulates cooperation

The Dredging and Offshore Industry Association, the department of waterways and public works (Rijkswaterstaat) and the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business (SKAO) have evaluated the use of the CO2 Performance Ladder in the hydraulic engineering industry. It shows the hydraulic engineering industry performing well in terms of reducing CO2 emissions, but based on the evaluation involved parties do see ample opportunity to further improve use of the ladder.

News from SKAO

23 March 2017 00:00

Study outlines how Rotterdams industrial sector can comply with Paris Agreement

Research by the Wuppertal Institute has mapped out which transition pathways Rotterdam’s industrial sector can follow to drastically cut back its CO2 emissions, while continuing to manufacture products for which there is a public demand like fuels and chemical products. The main conclusion of this study is that by using a number of different techniques, it is possible to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 98%. The institute’s study was commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, which aims to turn Rotterdam’s port area into a frontrunner in the current energy transition.

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23 March 2017 00:00

Study outlines how Rotterdam’s industrial sector can comply with Paris Agreement

Research by the Wuppertal Institute has mapped out which transition pathways Rotterdam’s industrial sector can follow to drastically cut back its COâ‚‚ emissions, while continuing to manufacture products for which there is a public demand like fuels and chemical products.

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16 February 2017 00:00

Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment certifies for CO2 Performance Ladder

The Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment (IenM), is the first Dutch ministry certified for the CO2 Performance Ladder. Undersecretary Sharon Dijksma was awarded the CO2 Aware certificate on Thursday, February 16th. In the past year, the Ministry has achieved a substantial 17 percent CO2 reduction. It aims to be fully climate-neutral by 2030 latest.

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