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The taxonomy currently covers 72 economic activities (including hard-to-reduce sectors such as cement, steel and aluminium), but this could be expanded. Transition and enabling activities can be assessed based on their emissions and whether they hinder the development of low-carbon alternatives. The use of the taxonomy will be…
The package revises many EU directives, including rules on emissions trading and energy efficiency, tightens greenhouse gas reduction targets for each EU member state (the Netherlands for example will have to reduce by 48% instead of 36%). In addition, the EU is aiming for 40% renewable energy by…
On the basis of the research, SKAO has decided to explore the feasibility of implementing the CO2 Performance Ladder in more depth in 10 countries. Those countries are: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The research shows that GPP is…
This is the challenge that the CO2 Performance Ladder was designed to address. Developed in the Netherlands in 2009 in the rail sector, it is now owned and managed by the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business, or SKAO. The CO2 Performance Ladder is an instrument that helps organizations…
Reduction due to increase in certificate holders The decrease in the contribution is due to the growth in the number of certified organisations. The number of participants in the CO₂ Performance Ladder has increased substantially since the foundation was established. More than 1200 certificates have now been issued. Annual Billing…
A new freeway tunnel under the Scheldt and the Albert Canal, covering and deepening the freeways, the construction of a new junction, the realization of new parks, squares and 35 kilometers of new bicycle paths … These are just some of the elements of the Belgian Oosterweelverbinding Project, which must…
As of November 2021, 92 countries, which collectively account for about 85% of global greenhouse gas emissions, have pledged to meet net-zero emissions targets. The new analysis indicates that greener public procurement practices can significantly reduce CO2 emissions across government supply chains and operations. Most of the emissions associated with…
Breaking up the foundation and sub-foundation, milling asphalt layers, removing tons of rubble and replacing it with new material… Thisis just a small selection of what had to be done during the maintenance work on the Scheldelaan in the port of Antwerp. A big task, complete with a tight deadline.
Power of procurement Governments can significantly influence the emissions of companies and heavy industries by making carbon reduction an important criterion when purchasing goods and services. The CO₂ Performance Ladder, developed and managed by the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business (SKAO), harnesses the power of procurement…
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