The Leading Decarbonisation Tool

Advance your organisation’s sustainability efforts by effectively managing and reducing your carbon footprint across all areas of your organisation with the CO2 Performance Ladder.

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The CO2 Performance Ladder is an instrument that helps organisations reduce their carbon emissions in the organisation, in projects and in the business sector. With a certificate on the Ladder, organisations can receive an award advantage for their registration on tenders. The instrument is used as both a CO2 management system as well as a procurement tool. To find out more about the CO2 Performance Ladder, visit their dedicated webpage here.

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Expert Insights

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The CO2 Performance Ladder, which originated in the Netherlands, has seen significant success across Europe. With pilot initiatives currently underway in Ireland France, the UK, Germany and Portugal is now adopting this innovative framework for carbon reduction.

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The CO2 Performance Ladder enables organisations to effectively manage and reduce their carbon footprint. Companies that achieve certification on the Ladder gain a competitive advantage when bidding for public procurement contracts, as authorities increasingly prioritise environmentally responsible practices.

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Transport for London is actively employing the CO2 Performance Ladder in selected tenders, promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility within UK procurement practices.

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“The CO2 Performance Ladder will not only help organisations reduce their own carbon emissions and that of their supply chain, but it will also drive them towards socially responsible procurement. Our public spending has the capacity to unlock greener and better solutions.”

Vaishali Baid Project Manager & Social Value Lead
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“We are excited to implement the COPerformance Ladder in the UK, in partnership with Action Sustainability and Transport for London. The Ladder is an essential resource for any procurement professional, and we are confident it will play a crucial role in advancing decarbonisation efforts in the UK.”

Maud Vastbinder Manager CO₂ Performance Ladder Europe
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“For any organisation committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon, a robust strategy to address their supply chain scope 3 emissions is essential. This is where sustainable procurement and the COPerformance Ladder come into play.”

James Cadman Head of Consultancy & Climate at Action Sustainability
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“I am pleased that the CO2 Performance Ladder will be utilised in the UK. Procurement is a vital tool for facilitating decarbonisation, and I look forward to observing the outcomes.”

David Stokes Assistant Director of Public Procurement at the Department for Business and Trade

Explore the CO₂ Performance Ladder

Join us in this episode as we dive into the CO2 Performance Ladder, a groundbreaking tool designed to transform how organisations approach sustainability and procurement. Hosted by Vaishali Baid, hear from industry experts at Transport for London (TfL) as they share their journey in piloting this innovative framework.