SBE recently unveiled its 2022 CO2 footprint, as it does every year, as part of our sustainability efforts.
Results
The total CO2 emissions from all offices amounted to 505.07 tons of CO2, which is equivalent to the CO2 uptake of 50.51 hectares of forest or 21,044 trees. Scope 1, with 91% emissions from gas and the fleet, remained the largest pollutant at 89% of total CO2 emissions.
Despite our efforts at establishing more sustainable commuting, an increase in fuel consumption was noted. This in itself is not a surprise, since 2022 was the first normal working year after the COVID pandemic.
We are determined to reduce our CO2 emissions, however. Measures include the electrification of our fleet and promoting sustainable means of transportation.
What will the future bring?
Our new reduction goals for the coming years are aimed at improving sustainability and reducing emissions. We are continuing our commitment to a greener future and are also exploring new initiatives such as district heating and expansion of the charging station infrastructure.
We remain determined to reduce our CO2 emissions and to be innovative in our sustainability efforts.
Other news
Curious about what is happening within SBE? Or in which projects we are involved? Through these newsitems we will keep you informed about our projects and the ins and outs within SBE.
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- Experts at Play
- Sustainability
SBE shines as the new Flemish sustainability ambassador at Voka’s Sustainable Business Day.
24/10/2025During the 8th Voka Sustainable Business Day in Mechelen, SBE from Sint-Niklaas was announced on Thursday evening (23/10/25) as one of the five new Flemish sustainability ambassadors of the United Nations. From now on, the Waas engineering firm will serve internationally as an example for other companies striving for more sustainable operations. -
- Projects
Rijkswaterstaat and market parties start collaboration on new framework agreements
01/10/2025On 30 September, Rijkswaterstaat and the contracted market parties will jointly celebrate the start of a new phase in their collaboration. Over the next four to six years, these parties will work together under the new Framework Cooperation Agreements (SROKs) for Engineering Services and Project and Process Management. These agreements are of great importance for successfully carrying out Rijkswaterstaat’s major renewal program. -
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- Jobs
Breaking the age barrier: how SBE turns experience into a competitive advantage
22/08/2025At 70 years old, Lubov Izbash comes to the office every morning full of enthusiasm. The architect, trained in both Russia and Belgium and having worked at engineering firm SBE for nearly two decades, embodies a ready-made solution to Belgium’s staff shortage. “Architecture is my work and my passion,” Lubov explains, her eyes lighting up as she talks about her latest projects. “I still feel young here every day, even at 70. Some even consider me a real workaholic!” she laughs. Her story and energy challenge every assumption about older employees in today’s fast-paced economy.
