As a construction group, we strive for a positive impact of our activities on the environment. Responsible management of the environment, efficient energy use, and reducing CO2 emissions are therefore central to the sustainability policy of Verhelst Group.To monitor CO2 emissions and take targeted actions with a view to a smaller CO2 footprint, we use the CO2 Performance Ladder, a certifiable management system that encourages companies to greater CO2 awareness.Our CO2 awareness certificate applies to the following companies:

  • Verhelst Group
  • Verhelst Aannemingen (Incl. Transport Janssens)
  • Verhelst Machines 
  • Top-Mix
  • Top-Mix Recycling
  • TopAsfalt
  • Terra Cosa
  • Balegro 

Footprint

Since 2021, our CO2 policy has been based on periodic measurements, inventories, evaluations, and assessments of the risks and CO2 emissions present in our company. An overview of our emission inventory with a detailed listing of our energy flows, the quantities consumed, and the CO2 emissions can be found here.

Download document footprint 2021
Download document footprint 2022 (SEM 1)
Download document footprint 2022 (SEM 2)
Download document footprint 2022 
Download document footprint 2023 (SEM 1)
Download document footprint 2023
Download document footprint 2024 (SEM 1)
Download document footprint 2024

 

Scopes and reduction measures

To reduce our CO2 emissions, we have formulated a number of reduction measures and objectives for the 3 scopes.

The first set, scope 1 emissions, relates to our diesel and gas consumption. 

The second set, scope 2 emissions, aims at reducing all emissions through the generation of electricity and business travel kilometers with private cars. 

The final set, scope 3 emissions, is focused on reducing all emissions throughout our supply chain. This involves suppliers, subcontractors, partners, etc.   

Our main objective is to reduce our total CO2 emissions by 9.1 percent by 2030 (compared to 2023).

More about our reduction measures 2024

Learn more about our action plan to achieve these reduction objectives

Action Plan 2023-2030

Climate Transition Plan

 

Participation in sector and/or chain initiatives

The CO2 Performance Ladder requires participation in sector and/or chain initiatives within our sector. We comply with this, as it is inspiring and stimulates interaction with other companies.

Discover the sector and chain initiatives

Development Initiative

Reduction Program

NGO Agreements

Current status

Every six months we list our energy consumption and CO2 emissions and communicate the progress of the measures taken.

2021
Announcement CO2 Performance Ladder
Communication: Approach to CO2 reduction

2022
Communication: Progress of CO2 reduction first half-year 2022
Communication: Progress of CO2 reduction throughout 2022

2023
Communication: Progress of CO2 reduction first half-year 2023
Communication: Progress of CO2 reduction throughout 2023

2024
Communication: Progress of CO2 reduction first half-year 2024
Communication: Progress of CO2 reduction throughout 2024

 

The CO2 Performance Ladder is a management system of the SKAO (Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement & Business). Additional information can be found on the SKAO website via the link https://www.skao.nl.

See also our company page on the website of the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement & Business (SKAO): https://www.co2-prestatieladder.be/certificaathouders/Verhelst_Aannemingen_nv 

 

CO2-Aware Certificate

View the certificate here