Prior topics
The Belgian Alliance for Sustainable Construction identified 6 prior topics that demand immediate attention and action. Our commitment to driving positive transformation in construction is unwavering, and these six priority areas encapsulate our vision for a more sustainable future.
#1 Measuring & reducing CO2 emissions
Sustainability tool that helps companies and governments reduce CO2 and costs.
WHY?
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Provides a clear framework for companies looking to take action
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Effective: x2 of annual industry reduction
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Little cost for the procurer
HOW?
CO2-Prestatieladder
#2 Taxonomy
EU-wide classification system for sustainable economic activities
WHY?
Part of strategy to meet climate objectives:
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Incentivising direct investments towards “sustainable” projects
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Creating objective and transparent criteria for financial institutions to report on the sustainability of their portfolios
HOW?
Process from EC-initiative to regulations
#3 Sustainable tender documents
Numerous certificates focusing on different aspects of sustainability
WHY?
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Sustainability features in specifications
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Control during implementation
HOW?
Establish measurable and verifiable criteria
#4 Totem Infra
Tool to Optimize the Total Environmental impact of Materials
WHY?
Evaluate the environmental aspects and potential environmental impacts of a product system
HOW?
Set of 19 indicators divided into 12 categories
#5 Sustainability certificates
Sustainability certification of buildings
WHY?
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Environmental/social/economic impact building sector
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"Measuring" sustainability
HOW?
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Scoring system & ratings
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Mindset to do better
#6 Energy Performance of Buildings (EPB)
More info coming soon