Arup in the Netherlands attains its CO2 performance ladder certificate level 5

Measuring and reporting of the carbon footprint of our organisation is a fundamental first step in our action cycle. Our footprint is reported every year in accordance with the GHG-protocol, and as to comply with our CO₂ Performance Ladder level 5.  

We have adopted the CO₂ Performance Ladder as a tool to map and reduce our CO₂-emissions, within our organisation and the chain in which we operate. The ladder is intended as a management system to stimulate continuous improvement.  

Proper implementation of the system is awarded with a system certificate, which provides benefits in the procurement process of construction projects. Increased efforts regarding energy savings, use of sustainable energy and CO₂ reduction are rewarded with a higher score on the ladder. At Arup we’re proud that from 2019 onwards we’ve been awarded the highest-level certificate (level 5), being CO₂ conscience.

The aims of the CO₂ Performance Ladder are in line with:  

• Arup’s Global Net Zero GHG Emission Statement

• Arup’s Global Net Zero Carbon Strategy

Our CO₂ Performance ladder certificates and documents are audited annually and the progress against our reduction targets is updated every six months on the site of ‘CO₂ Prestatieladder’. For more information please visit here.