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CO2 Performance Ladder certification

The CO2 Performance Ladder is the leading instrument for sustainable procurement in the Netherlands. Helpr.ai makes certification simpler and more effective.

8.000+
certified organizations
300+
participating authorities
2x
faster CO2 reduction
10%
fictitious discount

What is the CO2 Performance Ladder?

The CO2 Performance Ladder is a certification system that encourages organizations to reduce CO2 emissions. It is recognized as a best practice for sustainable procurement and offers concrete advantages in tenders.

Award advantage in tenders up to 10% fictitious discount
Recognized by 300+ governments and public contracting authorities
Certified organizations reduce CO2 twice as fast
75% of certificate holders are SMEs
International expansion to France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal and UK

International recognition

OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
World Economic Forum - Best Practice for Sustainable Procurement
SKAO - Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement & Business

The three steps (version 4.0, 2025)

The renewed CO2 Performance Ladder focuses on concrete climate action and Net Zero goals.

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Step 1: Internal operations

Focus on energy savings and Scope 1 & 2 emissions within the organization.

Energy monitoring and savings
Scope 1 & 2 emission inventory
Internal reduction targets
Employee awareness
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Step 2: Value chain

Addressing emissions from core activities. Requires a Climate Transition Plan.

Scope 3 emissions mapped
Climate Transition Plan required
Chain initiatives launched
Sector collaboration
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Step 3: Net Zero 2050

Achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes with a quantitative climate plan.

Net Zero 2050 commitment
Full Scope 1, 2 and 3 approach
Science-based targets
External verification

How Helpr.ai helps with CO2 Performance Ladder

We simplify collecting the required information for certification.

Structured interviews

AI-powered interviews for collecting footprint data and chain information.

Automatic mapping

Collected data is automatically linked to ladder requirements per step.

Chain analysis support

Help with mapping Scope 3 emissions in your value chain.

Audit-ready reports

Progress reports that are directly usable for audits and reviews.

The certification process with Helpr.ai

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AI Interview

Answer questions about your energy consumption, emissions and sustainability initiatives.

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Automatic structuring

Your input is structured according to the CO2 Performance Ladder requirements.

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Audit-ready documentation

Receive complete documentation for your certification audit.

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