Certifications

ISO certifications

ISO 9001 Quality standard: aims for customer satisfaction from the offer all the way to acceptance.

ISO 45001 & VCAp Safety standards: this demonstrates that the health and safety of our people are prioritised on site.

ISO 14001 Environment standard: implementation of environmental management for company processes in order to reduce nuisances.

EcoVadis Certification “Committed Company”

CIT Blaton has obtained the EcoVadis “Committed Company” badge. This recognition is awarded to organizations that achieve a CSR performance score of at least 45/100 and have a structured management system in place.

This international recognition confirms the strength of our approach in the areas of environment, labour conditions and human rights, business ethics, and responsible procurement. It also highlights our ambition to continuously improve and contribute to a more sustainable construction model.

First passive building in Brussels

The construction of the first passive office building in Brussels, in this case for its own head office, has given CIT Blaton a pioneering role in environmental matters.

BREEAM Advisory Professional certification

Ever since 2023, CIT Blaton has been one of the only Belgian construction companies with an in-house expert who is officially certified as a BREEAM Advisory Professional – Design & Site. His role is to provide advice and set priorities in order to achieve sustainability goals across all phases of a project. 

CO_² Performance Ladder 

In September 2023, BCCA awarded CIT Blaton the CO_² Performance Ladder Level 3 certificate, in accordance with Handbook 3.1. Since August 2026, CIT Blaton has been certified under the new Handbook 4.0, at the higher Level 2.

https://www.echelledeperformanceco2.be/

The CO₂ Performance Ladder is a sustainability tool that helps companies and public authorities reduce their CO₂ emissions and costs, both in their business operations, projects and throughout the supply chain.

Our direct emissions (Scopes 1 and 2)

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions cover the emissions that CIT Blaton directly controls. These include fuel consumption by its vehicles, machinery and buildings, as well as its electricity and other energy consumption.

In 2021, CIT Blaton carried out its first assessment of its Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions. These amounted to 3,037 tonnes of CO₂e, equivalent to 10 tonnes of CO₂e per million euros of revenue.

Since then, numerous measures have been implemented to reduce these emissions. By 2025, this indicator had decreased to 8.28 tonnes of CO₂e per million euros of revenue, representing a 17% reduction compared to 2021.

Our ambition is to continue this downward trend over the coming years. We aim to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2035, compared to the 2025 baseline year.

Key measures implemented

The main emission reductions have resulted from the following measures:

• Gradual transition towards a 100% electric vehicle fleet;
• Purchasing Belgian green electricity;
• Minimising the use of generators on construction sites;
• Installing connected smart meters to monitor energy consumption;
• Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings and facilities.

Our indirect emissions (Scope 3)

Scope 3 emissions cover all indirect emissions generated throughout our entire value chain. These include, in particular, the manufacturing of the materials we use, the transportation of goods, the activities of our subcontractors, as well as other goods and services required to deliver our projects.

At CIT Blaton, Scope 3 accounts for nearly 98% of our total carbon footprint. Construction materials, particularly concrete and steel, represent the largest share of these emissions. This highlights the fact that the greatest opportunities for reducing emissions arise as early as the design phase, through material selection and the optimisation of construction methods.

Recognising the importance of this challenge, CIT Blaton has set itself the target of reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 15% by 2035. To achieve this ambition, we are gradually integrating carbon considerations into our projects, promoting the use of materials with a lower environmental impact and developing solutions that enable us to build more efficiently while using fewer resources.

Convinced that the transition towards low-carbon construction is above all an opportunity for innovation, CIT Blaton intends to play an active role in transforming industry practices and contributing to the development of more sustainable buildings for future generations.

Key measures implemented

The main actions aimed at reducing Scope 3 emissions include:

• Using concrete with a lower carbon footprint;
• Using low-carbon steel;
• Promoting material reuse and the circular economy;
• Optimising structures to reduce the quantities of materials required;
• Developing timber and hybrid construction solutions;
• Collaborating with suppliers to select materials supported by verified environmental data;
• Raising awareness among our teams and partners about carbon-related challenges.

Building the buildings of tomorrow

Reducing Scope 3 emissions is one of the greatest challenges facing the construction industry. European regulatory requirements, the widespread adoption of building carbon footprint assessments and changing investor expectations are already accelerating this transformation.

For CIT Blaton, this transition also represents an opportunity: to innovate, develop more sustainable construction solutions and actively contribute to shaping the buildings of tomorrow.

Our ambition is clear: to continue delivering high-quality projects while progressively reducing their climate impact.

Our progress report: CIT Blaton - Bilan d'avancement - 260602_1.pdf

Our climate transition plan: CIT Blaton - Plan de transition climatique et plan d'action - 260611_1.pdf

Our certificates:

BM_738_577_CO2-PL_01_Certificate_2023-09-04_2026-09-03_EN.pdf

BM_730_577_ISO 14001_01_Certificate_2024-06-11_2027-06-10_FR-NL-EN.pdf

BV_722_577_ISO 45001_577_Certificate_2024-06-10_2027-06-09_FR-NL-EN.pdf