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Hedgehog Company Signs the Paris Proof Commitment of the Dutch Green Building Council

Sustainable construction is one of our focus sectors, and together with 113 market parties and governments, we have signed the Paris Proof Commitment of the Dutch Green Building Council.

The construction sector is an industry with a massive environmental impact. Therefore, we see many opportunities for sustainability. Sustainable construction is one of our focus sectors, and together with 113 market parties and governments, we have signed the Paris Proof Commitment of the Dutch Green Building Council.

What does the Paris Proof Commitment entail?

The goal of the Paris Proof Commitment is to reduce energy consumption in the built environment by two-thirds, thereby reducing CO2 emissions.

Parties signing this Commitment, including us, commit to doing everything within their own role and expertise to accelerate the sustainability of real estate.

What is the Dutch Green Building Council?

The DGBC serves as an independent societal organization playing a leading role in the transition to a future-proof built environment. They support the industry in driving and applying innovative solutions, connect the market and government, and share knowledge about CO2-neutral, circular, healthy, and climate-adaptive buildings and areas.

Source: https://www.dgbc.nl/missie-visie-en-rollen-58

In the document below, you can see how we plan to fulfill our commitment.

Frequently asked questions

Sustainability is critically important for the construction sector because it has a massive environmental impact. Addressing this impact presents significant opportunities to implement more sustainable practices and reduce harm to the environment.

The Paris Proof Commitment is an initiative by the Dutch Green Building Council aimed at accelerating sustainability within the real estate and construction sector. Signatories, including market parties and governments, pledge to use their expertise to help make real estate more sustainable.

The primary goal of the Paris Proof Commitment is to reduce energy consumption in the built environment by two-thirds, which in turn leads to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions.

The Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) is an independent organization leading the shift towards a sustainable built environment. It supports the industry by connecting market players with the government and sharing knowledge on topics like CO2-neutral and circular building practices.

Companies that sign the Paris Proof Commitment promise to do everything within their specific role and area of expertise to help accelerate the sustainability of real estate. This commitment involves actively contributing to the shared goal of reducing the environmental impact of the built environment.

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