M. van den Oever is seeking CO-2 Performance Ladder certification
Market Orientation
M. van den Oever has set itself the goal of consistently leading the way in sustainable practices. Recently, as ‘Leefwereldverbeteraars©,’ we decided to set a good example ourselves and become one of the first tree nurseries to achieve a high score on the CO2 Performance Ladder.
Managing Director Marwin Dekkers states: “At M. van den Oever, we’ve noticed that more and more of our customers are focusing on more socially responsible and sustainable business practices. Not only the government, but also the business community sees it as an obligation to preserve our planet and its natural resources for future generations, so that they will still be able to meet their needs in the future.”
Investing in Our Future
M. van den Oever sees it as its mission to invest in the future in order to help make our world greener. A greener world is a better world. Furthermore, having more trees in our environment directly helps convert harmful CO2 in the air into oxygen. M. van den Oever views living trees as one of the best ‘alternative’ sources of sustainable energy, because they guarantee the greatest CO2 reduction throughout their lifetimes.
The CO2 Performance Ladder as a Tool
The CO2 Performance Ladder is a tool designed to encourage participating companies to act in a CO2-conscious manner in their own business operations and when carrying out projects for clients. This primarily involves energy conservation, the efficient use of materials, and the use of sustainable energy. In developing the CO2 Performance Ladder, two key principles were adopted: a strong emphasis on self-initiative and the achievement of practical results and innovations aimed at actual CO2 reduction.
CO2 Performance Ladder Status
Version 3.0 of the CO2 Performance Ladder has now been developed by the Foundation for Climate-Friendly Procurement and Business (SKAO.nl). This version has made the ladder more widely applicable across all sectors. There is growing recognition abroad of the CO2 Performance Ladder as a tool that is more rigorous and offers greater growth potential compared to other initiatives, such as the Carbon Disclosure Project. In addition to the introduction of the CO2 Performance Ladder, M. van den Oever is already certified for sustainability under the following standards: Milieukeur, NL Greenlabel A status, ISO 9001, and ISO 26000.
