Climate-friendly companies benefit in contract awards

Companies that operate in an environmentally friendly manner are more likely to win a contract from Noorderzijlvest Water Authority. The water authority the CO2 Performance Ladder in its bidding processes. Companies that reduce CO2 emissions receive more points, which increases their chances of winning the contract. Noorderzijlvest itself is also certified under the CO2 Performance Ladder.

CO2 performance ladder

The CO2 performance ladder is a tool that helps companies and governments reduce CO2 emissions. Noorderzijlvest has achieved level 3 on the performance ladder. The water authority that less CO2 is released during work within its own organisation. For example, it has insight into energy policy and energy-saving measures. Examples include the use of solar panels and electric machines, making buildings sustainable, and using energy-efficient pumps.

Sustainable working throughout the entire chain

Bas Tammes, Executive Secretary Noorderzijlvest Water Authority: “We aim to be climate-neutral by 2035. This means that by then, our operations will no longer emit any CO2. We also want the companies we work with to reduce their emissions. This benefits us and the entire sector, which can use this as an opportunity to improve.”
Noorderzijlvest Water Authority the ladder as an award criterion for construction contracts exceeding 150,000 euros. In addition, the water authority is water authority investigating whether the CO2 performance ladder is a suitable award criterion for supply and service contracts exceeding 50,000 euros.  

Award advantage

All government bodies will be certified for the performance ladder, including councils provinces. This makes it possible to ensure that suppliers work more sustainably in tenders. Companies can reduce their emissions on five levels of the ladder. Suppliers who ensure lower CO2 emissions in their tasks and activities (level 3) will be given an advantage in the awarding of contracts. The water authority extra points to suppliers at level 4 or 5. These companies also contribute to sustainability within the chain. 

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