{"id":3263,"date":"2025-07-03T14:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/co2-policy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:42:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:42:36","slug":"co2-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/en\/co2-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"CO2 policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;CO2beleid&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]PGgxIGNsYXNzPSJ0aXRsZSI+Q088c3ViPjI8L3N1Yj4gcG9saWN5PC9oMT4=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750241761854{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762348104339{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Responsible entrepreneurship is in our DNA\u2014especially in these times when socially conscious actions are more important than ever. Every day, we carry out the necessary work to keep our railway network (train, tram, metro) in top condition. In light of the current social climate, we at Taveirne recognize that we must take this responsibility even more broadly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/CO2-Prestatieladder-Beleid_Taveirne_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to the CO\u2082 Performance Ladder policy statement of Taveirne<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762348184646{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As a contractor, we see the CO<sub>2<\/sub> performance ladder as a sustainability tool for inventorying and reducing CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To reinforce this policy choice, Taveirne aims to achieve the CO<sub>2<\/sub> Awareness Certificate Level 3 by 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/CO2_Prestatieladder-NLD-C757897-0-20251029.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go to the <strong>CO\u2082 Awareness Certificate Level 3<\/strong> of Taveirne<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750145380138{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750147210837{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F8F8F8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;wpb_heading wpb_widgetised_column_heading&#8221;]PGgzIGNsYXNzPSJibGF1d2VIMyI+RW1pc3Npb24gaW52ZW50b3J5PC9oMz4=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770295293106{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The foundation of the CO<sub>2<\/sub> performance ladder consists of periodic measurements, inventories, and evaluations of the CO<sub>2<\/sub> produced by Taveirne. Taveirne accomplishes this by compiling a CO<sub>2<\/sub> emission inventory. This allows us, as a company, to gain insight into our energy flows as well as the associated CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/CO2-Performance-ladder-Emission-inventory-2023-2024_Taveirne.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emission inventory 2023 &#8211; 2024<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/CO2-Performance-ladder-Emission-inventory-2025_Taveirne_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emission inventory 2025<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750238313646{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;569&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750240792840{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750238313646{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3514&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750240806762{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;wpb_heading wpb_widgetised_column_heading&#8221;]PGgzIGNsYXNzPSJibGF1d2VIMyI+UmVkdWN0aW9uIG1lYXN1cmVzPC9oMz4=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770295354564{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ultimate goal of the CO<sub>2<\/sub> performance ladder is to reduce CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions by implementing reduction measures. Each measure is evaluated for its short-term feasibility and long-term effectiveness. The measures are incorporated into the action plan.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/CO\u2082-Performance-Ladder-Action-Plan-Progress_Taveirne.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CO<sub>2<\/sub> Action plan &amp; progress 2025<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/taveirne.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/202601-CO\u2082-Performance-Ladder-Action-Plan-Progress_Taveirne_EN_26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CO<sub>2<\/sub> Action plan &amp; progress 2026<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750240694579{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F8F8F8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750238396719{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;wpb_heading wpb_widgetised_column_heading&#8221;]PGgzIGNsYXNzPSJibGF1d2VIMyI+U2VjdG9yL0NoYWluIGluaXRpYXRpdmVzPC9oMz4=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Reducing CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions can be seen as a large puzzle, with Taveirne placing its pieces. The other pieces needed to complete the puzzle further are what Taveirne aims to contribute by actively participating in various sector and chain initiatives.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>Membership of SKAO<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>Sustainability working group \u2013 rail sector, cooperation between client and contractor<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>Membership of the professional association Embuild<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1751007977100{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The CO2 performance ladder is a sustainability tool that helps companies and governments reduce CO<sub>2<\/sub> emissions and costs. It was established by SKAO (Stichting Klimaatvriendelijk Aanbesteden &amp; Ondernemen).<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"readon\" href=\"#\">Additional information can be found on the SKAO website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can also find our publications, as holders of the CO2 Awareness Certificate Level 3, on our company page on the SKAO (Stichting Klimaatvriendelijk Aanbesteden &amp; Ondernemen) website:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"readon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.co2performanceladder.com\/participants\/?q=Taveirne&amp;type=certificaathouder%2Cdochteronderneming%2Copdrachtgever%2Cproject&amp;level=1%2C2%2C3%2C4%2C5&amp;step=1%2C2%2C3&amp;sector=&amp;pId=58511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our company page on the SKAO website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;CO2beleid&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]PGgxIGNsYXNzPSJ0aXRsZSI+Q088c3ViPjI8L3N1Yj4gcG9saWN5PC9oMT4=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750241761854{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1762348104339{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;] Responsible entrepreneurship is in our DNA\u2014especially in these times when socially conscious actions are more important than ever. 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