Our goals!

To realise the plans at national and international level, we are working hard together to reduce CO2 emissions towards the main goal of being completely climate neutral by 2050. AVZ-Group has set the goal of emitting 49% less CO2 by 2025 compared to 2021

🌍 In 2022, a small increase in CO2 emissions was visible, as an additional building was rented for Smits for the production of outdoor living products.

🌍 In 2023, CO2 emissions went down significantly: from 941.3 to 493.9 tonnes. This represents a 47% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2021.

The target was thus almost achieved!

National Environmental Database

Since 1 January 2018, environmental performance standards have applied to the construction of new houses and buildings larger than 100 m². These standards not only focus on energy efficiency, but also place a limit on the environmental impact of material use in construction.

To calculate these environmental performances accurately and consistently, the government has set up the National Environmental Database. This database serves as a central source for all calculation methods based on the life cycle assessment (LCA) of building products. The LCA identifies the entire life cycle of a product, from raw material extraction and production to transport, use and eventually demolition. Each building product receives an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that allows architects and builders to calculate the environmental performance of their projects according to the legal determination method.

At AVZ-Group, all screens, roller shutters, drop arm awnings and Markisolettes are registered in category 1 of the National Environmental Database. This is the highest category, which means that the data has been analysed at product level and tested by an independent party.

Together, we make a difference with products that are not only functional, but also make a positive contribution to our planet!

Our CO₂-Performanceladder: Step by step to a climate neutral future

Sustainability is a strategic pillar within AVZ-Group. To achieve our climate goals, we work according to the CO₂-Performanceladder, a certified management system that helps us measure our progress annually, reduce our CO₂ emissions and continuously improve.

The CO₂-Performanceladder consists of five levels. On the first three levels, we focus on reducing emissions within our own organisation and projects.

• Levels 1-3: Focused on reducing emissions within our own organisation and projects.

• Levels 4-5: Focus on CO₂ reduction in the chain and sector, with cooperation throughout the value chain.

Each level has 4 pillars

1. Insight - We determine our energy flows and establish a detailed CO₂ footprint.

2. Reduction - We set ambitious, measurable targets for CO₂ reduction.

3. Transparency - We communicate our CO₂ policy and its progress structurally.

4. Participation - We participate in sector initiatives to further reduce CO₂ emissions together with other organisations.

The five levels build on each other, with certification showing increasing commitment: from basic requirements and awareness at level 1 to full sector-wide CO₂ reduction at level 5. In this way, AVZ Group contributes structurally to a climate-friendly future and our sustainable ambitions.