{"id":1998,"date":"2025-09-24T11:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahak.nl\/about-us\/sustainability\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T15:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T14:55:38","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahak.nl\/en\/about-us\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_9cb7bdbe height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_bottom type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-8 wpb_column vc_column_container stretched\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_0f83cf6c\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-vwrapper layout_spacing_left page_hero_title align_none valign_middle\"><h1 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Together towards a sustainable future<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_3d094e80 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Sustainability is not a side issue<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">A clean, future-proof living environment<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As an infrastructure partner, we are literally building the future of the Netherlands. By reducing our CO\u2082 impact, we contribute to a livable environment for future generations. The CO\u2082 Performance Ladder helps us do this in a structured and measurable way.   <span>We take measures on various fronts. First, we work with sustainable equipment, using electric vehicles and cleaner machines. We also choose smart project planning: fewer transport movements and more efficient earthworks. We opt for green energy by switching to renewable sources at our locations and we focus on reducing emissions in our monitoring and reporting per project and per department. <\/span><span>sustainable equipment, using electric vehicles and cleaner machines. We also choose <\/span>mart project planning: fewer transport movements and more efficient earthworks. We opt for green energy by switching to renewable sources at our locations and we focus on reducing emissions in our monitoring and reporting per project and per department.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Sustainability is not a side issue at A.Hak. It is an integral part of our business operations. We feel the responsibility to contribute to a future-proof living environment and we do this by consciously investing in cleaner technologies, circular solutions and energy-efficient processes. Whether it involves laying underground infrastructure or executing complex projects: we continuously look for ways to reduce our ecological footprint. The CO\u2082 Performance Ladder helps us to purposefully focus on reduction, transparency and collaboration within the chain. This way we not only build infrastructure, but also build trust in a sustainable future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:var(--color-custom-ahak-light-blue-30)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_9a7264e3 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Certified at the highest level<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">CO2 Performance Ladder<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>At A.Hak we believe that sustainable infrastructure starts with ourselves. That&#8217;s why we actively commit to reducing our CO\u2082 emissions \u2014 and we do this with the help of the <\/span><span>  CO\u2082 Performance Ladder. THE sustainability instrument in the Netherlands that encourages companies to actively reduce CO\u2082 in their own organization and in projects. The higher you are on the ladder, the more you do to combat climate change. A.Hak is certified at <strong>level 5<\/strong>, the highest level.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-vwrapper align_none valign_top\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>At the highest level:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-text icon_atleft\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><span class=\"w-text-value\">Insight into our own CO\u2082 emissions<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-text icon_atleft\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><span class=\"w-text-value\">Achieving concrete reduction targets<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-text icon_atleft\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><span class=\"w-text-value\">Transparent communication about progress<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-text icon_atleft\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><span class=\"w-text-value\">Collaborating with chain partners on joint reduction<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-text icon_atleft\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><i class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i><span class=\"w-text-value\">Actively participating in sector initiatives<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2\" href=\"https:\/\/ahak.nl\/en\/about-us\/certifications-safety\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/ahak.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28-09-2024-Dinteloord-15-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-5 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:100%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ahak.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/electr-bus-AHak-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-1 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_9a7264e3 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Electrification and equipment<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Keep innovating and rebuilding<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>A.Hak focuses on the electrification of equipment and sustainable technologies. <\/span>From smart innovations and sustainable conversion projects to strategic replacements and expansions: the investments each contribute to increasing our efficiency, sustainability and reliability on the work floor. One of the additions are our new mini excavators at the Equipment Service in Tricht. These compact powerhouses are intended for Infranet and are used for various excavation work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_2\" href=\"https:\/\/ahak.nl\/en\/current\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Together towards a sustainable futureSustainability is not a side issue A clean, future-proof living environment As an infrastructure partner, we are literally building the future of the Netherlands. By reducing our CO\u2082 impact, we contribute to a livable environment for future generations. 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