CO2 policy

The Water Authorities Climate Monitor

For many years, the Water Authorities Climate Monitor has been investigating the progress of the water authorities' ambitions for climate and sustainability, both for individual water authorities and for all water authorities collectively. We also use the climate monitor to steer towards climate neutrality, circularity, and sustainable commissioning. The Water Authorities Climate Monitor report for 2024 can be found on the website of the Union of Water Authorities.

The CO2 performance ladder

The CO2 performance ladder helps us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We devise measures that reduce emissions. We do this in our own work processes and also in projects where we collaborate with contractors and suppliers. For example, by saving energy and using sustainable energy. For example, we encourage the use of electric equipment. Reducing emissions of other greenhouse gases also falls under the CO2 performance ladder.

The CO2 performance ladder of the Climate-Friendly Procurement and Business Foundation helps us to work on this in a structured manner.

Application

The CO2 performance ladder is used as follows:  

• We measure how much CO2 is released into the air. Every six months, we calculate our carbon footprint: this is the CO2 emissions of our water authority. We also include emissions of other greenhouse gases in this calculation.
• We devise measures to reduce CO2 emissions. Every year, we check whether these measures are working.
• We communicate about the water board's CO2 emissions and explain the measures we are taking to reduce them.
• We participate in initiatives that reduce CO2 emissions, both within our field of work and beyond. 

CO2-conscious Certificate

• www.co2-prestatieladder.nl