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A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Procurement As sustainability becomes a core part of business strategy, organisations are turning to recognised frameworks to embed responsible practices into their operations. Two such examples – ISO 20400:2017 and the CO₂ Performance Ladder (the Ladder) – offer distinct but complementary approaches for organisations seeking…
The CO₂ Performance Ladder 4.0 Procurement Guide award criterion helps you apply the CO₂ Performance Ladder in your procurement procedures. To make applying the CO₂ Performance Ladder even easier, the Guide includes a detailed step-by-step plan. This article provides an overview of the four Steps you can take to use…
Steering towards circularity is rewarded even more in version 4.0 of the CO2 Performance Ladder than in version 3.1. This makes circular choices more attractive for you as a certificate holder. In this blog, we explain what circularity is and how you can incorporate it using version 4.0 of the…
‘Other Influenceable Emissions’ (OIE) is a new term introduced in CO₂ Performance Ladder 4.0. But what exactly is it? For which organisations is it relevant? And more importantly: how can we influence those Other Influenceable Emissions? Other Influenceable Emissions in short Other Influenceable Emissions (OIE) are emissions that, according to…
With the launch of the new version (4.0) and website of the CO2 Performance Ladder in early 2025, the login environment has also been updated. From now on, there’s no need to open the Handbook or the practical guide as a PDF — you can find all the information about…
When it comes to assessing and certifying the sustainability of buildings, several tools are widely used. Among the best known are BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). In addition to these, there are regional and national initiatives such as Ireland’s Home…
The arrival of version 4.0 of the CO2 Performance Ladder also has implications for using the Ladder as an award criterion in tenders, although the changes are very limited. In this blog, we explain what the transition from version 3.1 to 4.0 means for procurement and when tenders with version…
The EcoVadis rating system and the CO₂ Performance Ladder (the Ladder) are two effective tools for organisations seeking to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions. While they share common objectives, their approaches, scope, and practical applications differ. This article offers a detailed comparison to help organisations understand how…
CO2 Performance Ladder 4.0 aims to align as closely as possible with international standards and legislation, such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). But what exactly is their relationship between them? Where do they differ or converge? In this blog, we discuss…
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