NIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands, September 1, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ballast Nedam Infra now has level 5 certification on ProRail's CO2 performance ladder. ProRail uses the performance ladder to reward contractors who combat climate change. The better their CO2 performance, the higher their position on the ladder. Having reached the highest level, Ballast Nedam will receive a 10% tendering advantage on submissions to ProRail.

Ballast Nedam reached this highest level by developing a system that enables its main suppliers to calculate their energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and energy costs. This A-category consists of almost 300 suppliers, who together account for at least 80% of Ballast Nedam's purchase turnover.

This certification means that Ballast Nedam has achieved its sustainability objective for 2010, in terms of ProRail's CO2 performance ladder. It also means that the company is well prepared for the increasing use of comparable performance ladders by governmental and semi-governmental bodies.

SOURCE Ballast Nedam NV