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…
What can cities and regions learn from each other when it comes to using the CO2 Performance Ladder in tenders? That was the central question at the CityMatch on the CO2 Performance Ladder from 25 to 27 June, an event organised by the ICLEI Procura+ European sustainable procurement network…
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…
In 2024, the first tenders using the CO2 Performance Ladder in France were launched. And not by any old procuring parties. Participants include the national postal company La Poste, grid operator RTE and RESAH, the central purchasing body for the healthcare sector. Together, the tenders cover an amount of several…
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…
To halt climate change, the EU has set ambitious targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions. Through various directives, these targets are translated into concrete rules and requirements for countries, sectors and industries. Many of these directives are closely linked to the CO2 Performance Ladder. In this blog, we list…
With growing sustainability targets and stricter regulations from the European Union, more and more companies are claiming to be working towards Net Zero emissions. In other words: the amount of greenhouse gases they emit is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in net zero emissions. But how…
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