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Climate-neutral in 2050
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We are moving forward when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, that conclusion may be drawn from the 2024 CO2 progress report. We are reducing the scope 1 and 2 greenhouse emissions (our ‘own emissions) and scope 3 emissions (emissions in the value chain), both in the projects, contracts and offices and while travelling. In 2024, we reduced the gross CO2 emissions by 7.4% compared to 2023. Relative to our revenue the reduction is even higher: 15.9% per million euro. This decrease puts us on track to achieve our goals of reducing our gross emissions by 50% in 2030 and being climate-neutral by 2040, in line with the goals set in the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, we are committed to gain further insight into our scope 3 emissions, to identify and implement emission reduction measures in our material value chains.
Among other things, we are committed to sustainable mobility. Since January 2024, we have a new leasing policy in the Netherlands with exclusively electric cars. In addition, from January 2024, Strukton Rail Nederland only purchases electric company buses. We also encourage public transport and cycling and online meetings. Since January 2025, the Netherlands have a new mobility policy with sustainability as guiding principle.
We are increasingly using electrical machines and equipment, on the one hand by retrofitting our own machines and equipment and on the other hand by hiring electrical machines and equipment. In dialogue with clients, suppliers and other industry peers, we work on feasible solutions for electrical energy supply on the construction site and the use of electrical machines.
Our initiatives and measures also aim to reduce scope 3 emissions. For example, we are working on catenary foundations and portals made of circular concrete, we reuse elements (switches, sleepers, pillars, transitions) and materials (circular concrete for platforms) and we are part of the sector-wide ‘Groene Liggers’ (Green Beams) initiative, which focuses on increasing the reuse ratio of beams.
A big thank you to everyone who contributes to the reduction, in the company and in the value chain. Reduction is something that should be done together! That is good for the earth and for the future.
Would you like to know more about our reduction, measures and initiatives? Read the report of 2024.
Our sector has significant impact on the living environment as to the use of raw materials, waste, emissions and loss of biodiversity. This brings great responsibility and creates oppcortunities to make the world more sustainable.
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