Sustainability and entrepreneurship are in our genes
Sustainability is high on the agenda at Wyckaert. We want to do business in a socially responsible way with respect for people and planet. That is why we go beyond our statutory obligations on an ethical, social and environmental level.
We strive for sustainability in a realistic and balanced way, with the 5 P’s: Peace, People, Planet, Prosperity and Partnership as a frame of reference.
And although our engagement is wide-ranging, we realise we still have a long way to go. That is why we want to keep evolving, with full transparency and openness towards our stakeholders.
How we commit to sustainability
Sustainability news
Three new battery packs in our yards
Wyckaert continues to invest in sustainability! This week, we installed a new battery pack on 3 of our sites (Bloei Gent, Scheldekop Oudenaarde and Parking …
A sustainable site hut at the Bloei yard
At our Bloei yard in Ghent, we invested in a brand new, sustainable yard hut. This Nearly Energy Neutral (BEN) 2-story container village includes: – …
CO2 Performance Ladder
At Wyckaert, we have been committed to CO2 reduction and reducing our carbon footprint for years. For example, in recent years we have invested in …
Sustainability milestones
2022
We invested in battery packs for our sites.
2021
We were awarded the internationally-recognised Unitar certificate from the United Nations for our sustainability activities.
We achieved ISO 45001 certification (safety management system).
2020
We moved into our new sustainable office building equipped with solar panels, a ground source heat pump, green roof, water recovery system, bioswale and 100% green energy.
We invested in electric vehicles and charging points in our carpark.
2019
We achieved ISO 14001 certification (environmental management system).
2017
We organised our first FOCUS teambuilding event.
2016
We received our first Sustainable Entrepreneurship Charter from VOKA and we will continue to do so in the coming years.
Volvo rewarded us with the Volvo Quality Excellence Award for our quality and client focus.
2015
We were awarded VOKA’s Environment Charter.
1999
We achieved VCA certification (Health & Safety and Environment checklist for contractors).
1998
We achieved ISO 9001 certification (quality management system).
KPIs & evolution
Electricity consumption in our office building
9,18 kwh/m³
2015
8,75 kwh/m³
2020
8,50 kwh/m³
2022
CO2emissions of our vehicle fleet
115.98 g/vehicle
2015
113.54 g/vehicle
2020
104.38 g/vehicle
2022
Organisation's CO2emissions (scope I + II)
980.29 tons
2019
919.51 tons
2020
767.00 tons
2022
Fuel consumption
7.68 l / 100 km
2015
7.12 l / 100 km
2020
6.8 l / 100 km
2022
Water consumption in our office building
302 m³
2015
276 m³
2020
168 m³
2022
Sustainability and innovation go hand in hand at Wyckaert
We keep innovating and improving every day. With the aim of creating sustainable added value. Whether it concerns people or machines, products or processes. For example, we invest in technologies that make the building process more efficient and green. And we apply LEAN principles to prevent wastage.
