This plan contains 35 additional measures to promote a European circular economy. The most outstanding? Circular procurement becomes less non-binding. The EU wants to introduce targets and reports to further stimulate circular procurement. Like the Netherlands, the EU also recognizes the importance of circularity. By 2050, each member state…
The method has calculated that in 2017 and 2018 the Dutch authorities saved almost 300,000 tons of raw material by means of circular purchasing of roads and office furniture. As a result, 27,000 tons less greenhouse gas is also emitted. The CO₂ Performance Ladder is a purchasing instrument that…
Introduction CO₂ emissions play an important rolein climate change. Reducing carbon emissions is therefore essential to achieve climate goals. Parallel to the reduction of carbon emissions is the circular economy as an upcoming development that contributes to the fight against climate change. A circular economy is briefly described as the…
Rabobank and EIB expand support for environment-conscious entrepreneurs – EUR 250m for front-running SMEs with one of the selected quality marks for environmental performance. – The facility follows three earlier “impact loans”, for a total of EUR 350m, that have supported nearly 300 Dutch SMEs. – Selected SMEs will enjoy…
Best practice for sustainable procurement The OECD recently published the report ‘Going Green: best practices for sustainable procurement’, in which best practices for sustainable procurement where highlighted to serve as an inspiring example for other countries. Part of the dimension ‘environmental standards in procurement’ is Rijkswaterstaat (the Department of Public…
It is clear that the instrument is a success in The Netherlands, with over 700 certificates and frequent use in big tenders. In his presentation, Gijs Termeer, manager of SKAO, elaborated on the effect the ladder has had on the Dutch infrastructure sector, the development to other sectors and the…
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