This article focuses on the Dutch implementation of the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). The EED is a European directive that each EU Member State translates into national legislation and regulations. As a result, obligations, thresholds, and enforcement may differ from one country to another. In the Netherlands,…
Any organisation seeking certification at Step 2 or 3 of the CO₂ Performance Ladder must draw up a Climate Transition Plan (CTP). In this plan, you use concrete targets, measures and a timeline to set out how your organisation will work towards CO₂ reduction over the medium (5 to 10 years) and long term (2050). The Climate Transition…
On 3 June 2026, the Urban Agenda Public Procurement Partnership (UAPP) formally welcomed the CO₂ Performance Ladder as its newest partner. Procurement as a lever for urban policy goals The UAPP promotes the use of public procurement as a strategic instrument for achieving urban policy goals, supporting social, economic and environmental impact. Through the adoption of…
The Belgium and Luxembourg branches of the Siemens Group – Siemens NV and Siemens Mobility NV – received a certificate for Step 2 of the CO2 Performance Ladder 4.0 at the start of 2026. By electrifying its vehicle fleet and moving to a new zero-emission office, the company is taking major steps towards becoming zero-emission by…
Roadstone has become the first company in the UK and Ireland to achieve company-wide certification at the highest level of the CO₂ Performance Ladder. The milestone marks a significant moment for green public procurement and carbon management in the Irish construction sector. The CO₂ Performance Ladder is an internationally recognised certification and procurement instrument…
This article outlines the Dutch implementation of the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). The EED is a European directive that each EU Member State translates into national legislation and regulations. As a result, obligations, thresholds, and enforcement may differ from one country to another. In the Netherlands, the…
Ireland’s two-year pilot of the CO₂ Performance Ladder (2023–2025) has been successfully completed. Led by the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) in partnership with the Foundation for Climate-Friendly Procurement and Business (SKAO), the pilot demonstrated that the…
The M4/N4 pavement renewal in Ireland shows what happens when a procuring authority uses the CO₂ Performance Ladder consistently: measurable carbon savings, supply-chain collaboration, and material innovation. When the first Ladder project in Ireland delivered a 21% CO₂ reduction in 2024, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) decided to…
Organisations across Europe face growing pressure to demonstrate credible climate action – from regulators, clients and investors alike. CO₂ Performance Ladder 4.0 gives that ambition a clear structure and an internationally recognized way to demonstrate ambition, and results. Version 4.0 builds on more than fifteen years of experience.
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