Sustainable business practices
For CSM sustainable development is since several years part to the strategy. To concretise this for the pillar ‘planet’ we have implemented an environmental management system according to ISO 14001 and we meet the requirements of the CO2 performance ladder.
Link SKAO - CO2 Performance Ladder
The CO2 performance ladder
The CO2 performance ladder is an instrument that encourages companies to act CO₂ consciously, both within their own business operations and in the execution of projects. The emphasis is on energy saving, efficient use of materials, and the use of sustainable energy.
The CO2 performance ladder handbook 4.0 consists of three steps, ascending from 1 to 3. Each step includes a coherent set of requirements aimed at structurally improving the company’s and its projects’ CO2 performance. These requirements are built around 4 perspectives:
- Insight
- Reduction
- Communication
- Collaboration
In accordance with the requirements of the CO₂ performance ladder, CSM has mapped its CO₂ emissions. Based on this, reduction targets were established and associated reduction measures formulated to systematically reduce CO₂ emissions.
Good communication
For an effective application of the CO₂ performance ladder, a lot of attention is paid to internal and external communication. Specific focus is placed on transparency and the continued accessibility of published information, in accordance with the requirements of the CO₂ performance ladder.
