CO₂ half-year report: on the road to carbon neutral

For 2025, we aim to reduce our CO₂ emissions by 56% compared to the base year 2019.
In this first half-year, the Scope 1 footprint has significantly decreased compared to last year, mainly due to a sharp decline in petrol and diesel consumption.
Due to an increase in international activities in the first half of the year, the Scope 2 footprint has risen sharply compared to last year as a result of increased use of grey electricity.
In the countries where we operate, the procurement of green electricity is (currently) not possible.

→ Detailed figures, such as emissions per scope: see our report for the CO₂ performance ladder.

CO2 storage in timber construction

Timber construction is an excellent way to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it. By using this natural material in structures, such as CLT wood and prefabricated straw panels, the carbon remains locked in buildings for many years. This reduces the amount of material-related CO2 and offers a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials such as concrete and steel, which emit large amounts of CO2 during production. Additionally, biobased materials like wood and straw can often be recycled, providing further environmental benefits.

Projects such as Bredius in Amsterdam and the Natuurhuizen in Heeze illustrate how timber construction genuinely contributes to CO2 reduction. In addition to storing CO2 through the use of natural building materials, these projects provide energy-efficient and nature-inclusive homes. The storage of dozens of tonnes of CO2 in the buildings and a positive energy performance contribute to Ballast Nedam's goal of combating climate change and working towards a CO2-neutral future for the Dutch construction sector.