--- title: Zo beschermt Circet de natuurlijke omgeving in de Benelux description: Door in te zetten op een drastische reductie van onze uitstoot, slim afvalbeheer en groenere gebouwen verhogen we de levenskwaliteit in de Benelux. image: https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/Environment_Social.jpg --- - [Our solutions](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions) - Back - [Fiber to the Home](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/fiber-to-the-home) - [Fiber to the Business](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/fiber-to-the-business) - [Fiber to the Site](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/fiber-to-the-site) - [In-home services](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/in-home-services) - [Mobile](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/mobile) - [EV](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/ev) - [Smart meters](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/smart-meters) - [Network Operations Center](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/network-operations-center) - [Service Cruiser](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions/service-cruiser) - [Circet Academy](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/circet-academy) - [Careers](https://circetbenelux.recruitee.com/) - [Subcontractors](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors) - Back - [Subcontractor for Telecommunications Infrastructure](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors/subcontractor-for-telecommunications-infrastructure) - [Subcontractor for Telecom Inhome](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors/subcontractor-for-telecom-inhome) - [Subcontractor for EV Charging Stations](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors/subcontractor-for-ev-charging-stations) - [Subcontractor for Smart Meters](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors/subcontractor-for-smart-meters) - [About us](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/about-us/about-us) - Back - [ESG](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/) - [Contact us](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/about-us/contact-us) - [News](https://news.circet-benelux.eu/en) - [Our solutions](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions) - [Circet Academy](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/circet-academy) - [Careers](https://circetbenelux.recruitee.com/) - [Subcontractors](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors) - [About us](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/about-us/about-us) - [News](https://news.circet-benelux.eu/en) - [English](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/en/environment) - [Français](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/fr/environment) - [Nederlands](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/nl/environment) English [![csm_logo_Benelux_7ebead561a](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/csm_logo_Benelux_7ebead561a.png?width=137&height=67&name=csm_logo_Benelux_7ebead561a.png "csm_logo_Benelux_7ebead561a")](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/) [![leaf](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/leaf.png?width=10&height=10&name=leaf.png) ESG](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/?hsLang=en) [![cookie](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/cookie.png?width=13&height=13&name=cookie.png) Cookies](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/#cookies) [![building](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/building.png?width=20&height=20&name=building.png) Group website](https://www.circet.com/) - [Our solutions](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/our-solutions) - [Circet Academy](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/circet-academy) - [Careers](https://circetbenelux.recruitee.com/) - [Subcontractors](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/subcontractors) - [About us](https://www.circet-benelux.eu/en/about-us/about-us) - [News](https://news.circet-benelux.eu/en) Protecting our natural environment [Back to the overview](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/en?hsLang=en) # For a healthy and attractive living environment In the Low Countries, people, animals and plants live according to the rhythm of the seasons. It shapes our customs and traditions, from the Wadden Islands to the Ardennes. But our natural environment is under threat. Increased extreme weather events, rising pollution levels and a decrease in biodiversity are some examples. Enough! To protect our nature, Circet Benelux is pursuing an environmental policy with a clear vision: we want to do what science deems necessary to stop climate change. It’s the obvious way to go, we believe. In addition to climate, we also focus on the environment, with actions promoting clean air, clean water and clean soil. [Combating climate change](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/en/?hsLang=en#Klimaat) [Smart handling of waste](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/en/?hsLang=en#Afval) [Priority to green buildings](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/en/?hsLang=en#Gebouw) ![1-1](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/1-1.svg "1-1") # Combating climate change Greenhouse gas emissions are the leading cause of climate change. If we want to avoid rising sea levels, loss of biodiversity, extreme weather conditions and other negative phenomena, we all need to reduce our emissions. Circet Benelux is therefore taking appropriate measures. And our use of the term ‘appropriate’ is justified. Our targets to combat climate change have been validated by the [Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)](about:blank). --- ### 3 action points We link so-called Science Based Targets to our action points, which are objectives that, given the nature and size of our company, are sufficient to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. #### **Electric mobility** Our fleet has more than 1,000 vehicles. Initially, we aim to make all passenger cars more sustainable – which account for more than 50% of our fleet. But we are also looking at alternatives for light and even heavier commercial vehicles. 42% Objective: reduce emissions from our vehicle and machinery fleet by 42% by 2030. #### **Sustainable procurement** In this respect, the focus is on collaboration with materials suppliers. By joining forces, we want to create more sustainable materials, responsible distribution, less waste and better recycling options. Together, we can do even better. 90% Objective: Get 90% of our materials suppliers to adhere to the SBTi framework by 2028. #### **Like-minded subcontractors** Through a variety of initiatives, we support and motivate our subcontractors to reduce their carbon footprint, along with Circet itself. For example, we try to remove financial, informative and practical barriers to help reduce their emissions. 25% Objective: reduce the vehicle emissions of 90% of our subcontractors by 25% by 2030. [Our action points and Science Based Targets](https://news.circet-benelux.eu/environment?hsLang=en) [CO2 Performance Ladder Measures - Circet Netherlands](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/Rapport%20CO2%20prestatieladder%20maatregelen%20NL-1.pdf?hsLang=en) --- # In the spotlight: the Circet Forests Circet Benelux also contributes to a healthy and attractive living environment in other ways. For example, two Circet Forests are being planted since 2024, one in Eerbeek (Netherlands) and one in Lasne Maransart (Belgium). [Discover the Circet Forests](https://news.circet-benelux.eu/go-forest?hsLang=en) ![Circet bos-1](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/Circet%20bos-1.jpg "Circet bos-1") ![2-1](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/2-1.svg "2-1") # Smart handling of waste Every year, people and companies jointly dump around 2 billion tonnes of waste on our planet. Although this figure has been known for some time, the waste mountain continues to rise at an alarming rate. As a service provider working with different materials, Circet Benelux wants to lead by example. We focus on waste prevention, collection, recycling and processing. Conveniently, the Benelux is one of the world’s leading regions in the field of sustainable waste management. We want to make optimal use of these capabilities in collaboration with our suppliers and partners. ![3-1](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/3-1.svg "3-1") ## Priority to green buildings ![Circet gebouw](https://esg.circet-benelux.eu/hubfs/Circet%20gebouw.jpg "Circet gebouw") We always try to set up our sites in the most suitable location. And once established, we make every effort to optimise our energy efficiency. The less energy we consume, the better. For the energy we do need, we choose renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, where possible. 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