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CO2 reduction

In 2030, our working locations are free of harmful emissions and redisdual waste. And by 2050, we have our first year of business operations with zero CO2 emissions for scope 1, 2 and 3 and (if material) other influenceable emissions (OIE).

We wish to belong to the top 3 best CSR performers in our sector. We are continually improving the safety and health of the working environment. And we have formulated five main targets on behalf of the climate:

Main targets for the climate

Our working locations (offices and projects) are free of harmful emissions and residual waste[1] in 2030
We design our products and projects in a circular way, re-use materials and build with circular materials in 2030
All our projects contribute to better soil quality and biodiversity in 2030
By 2040 we have our first year of carbon-neutral business operations
By 2050 we have our first year of business operations with zero CO2 emissions for scope 1, 2 and 3, and (if material) other influenceable emissions (OIE

Residual waste = waste that cannot be recycled and is destined to be burned.

Practical reduction targets

Our ambition to work climate-neutral in 2050 in our own operations and supply chain results in the following goals to reduce carbon emissions:

We reduce our gross carbon emissions (scope 1 and 2) in 2030 by 50% compared to 2021, related to the operating income
We reduce our carbon emissions resulting from business travel[3] by 50% in 2030 compared to 2016, relative to the number of FTEs
We reduce the carbon emissions in the value chain for the production and commissioning of catenary supports of circular concrete by 55% in 2030 compared to 2023
We reduce the carbon emissions in the life cycle of catenary wire by …% in 2030 compared to 2024

We have set annual ambitions per scope to reach these goals, which can be found here in further detail. We will adjust the ambitions when we achieve our targets earlier.

Our energy management plan according to NEN-EN 16001 helps us to continually improve the efficient use of energy. The energy management system is part of our integral management system and involves all activities and projects of the company.