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A new version of the P2-Human Rights Prerequisite and Annex has been developed and will be piloted in countries with first CSC-certifications

With the clear objective to further develop and revise the CSC certification scheme, leading to a continuous improvement in the sustainability performance of the concrete sector, two workshops focusing on Human Rights were organized at the beginning of 2023 with a diverse group of human rights and industry experts. The outcome of the workshops brought […]

An updated version of the CSC-version 2.1 Annex is now online

An updated version of the CSC Annex (Version 2.1) which considers the following two open items is now available: M5.02 | Belgium:  Update the standard ISO 14016:2000 to ISO 14016:2020 M3.02 | Belgium:  Harmonize the criterion with CSC global version, taking out BENOR as an alternative evidence Continuous improvement of the CSC certification system, including […]

New feature enables kilometer-based search based on site-location

From now on, it is possible to filter for concrete, cement or aggregate plants that offer CSC-certified products. To do this, enter your address and filter by the distance filter. The options are “City” (=entire city), 10 km, 25 km, or 50 km. https://toolbox.csc.eco/certifiedProjects GCCA 2020 Road picture

46 new certificates awarded in April 2023

The Netherlands is leading in April 2023 with a total of 46 new plants awarded with the CSC certification. Thereof, 41 are Ready mix plants, 1 Aggregates plant and 4 Precast plants, which is a new record for a single month.  32 voluntarily upgraded their certification with R-module and 30 with CO2-module add-ons.  Congratulations to […]

Heidelberger Sand und Kies confirms its commitment to CSC-Certification in Germany with the certification of 14 aggregate production sites at the level Gold

Heidelberg Sand und Kies (HSK) recently accomplished a comprehensive CSC-certification campaign in Germany: thirteen aggregates production sites located in Penig, Neupotz, Hagenbach, Rheinstetten, Wiesental, Königs Wusterhausen, Müncheberg, Drahnsdorf, Lindwerder, Damsdorf, Liedolsheim and Otterstadt, successfully confirmed their CSC-certification. Additionally, the production site at Zwickau was CSC-certified for the first time with the aim to complement HSK’s network […]

CSC Annual Report for 2022

We are proud to publish our Annual report for 2022 and to provide you with some key figures, results and reflections for the year ahead. The Chair, Christian Artelt and Vice Chair, Michael Scharpf share in the introduction a number of highlights that have marked 2022: In 2022 the CSC was happy to welcome Liliana […]

Mebin receives first CSC Platinum certificates for ready mixed concrete plants in the Netherlands

Mebin (part of Heidelberg Materials in the Netherlands) recently concluded the recertification of 30 RMC plants with 28 CSC-certificates at the level Gold and, for the first time in the Netherlands, two CSC certificates at the level Platinum for its plants in Alkmaar and in Katwijk. As the first concrete producer in the Netherlands, Mebin […]

Holcim Germany with 10 ready-mix concrete plants with CSC Gold

Holcim has again certified or re-certified 10 ready-mixed concrete plants. The plants in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse and Baden-Württemberg have all achieved CSC Level Gold, once again demonstrating the high sustainability standards that Holcim meets in the production of concrete, aggregates and cement. Marc Holberg, Head of Ready-Mix Concrete at Holcim Germany: “The new and recertification […]

CSC First Sponsor: Güteschutz Beton

We are very happy to count with our first Sponsor as of the 1st April 2023, with the company of Güteschutz Beton! The CSC has decided to open this Sponsorship possibility in order to invite companies to support the CSC in its effort to accompany the Concrete Industry shift into a fully sustainable industry. Güteschutz […]

CSC Technical Manual CO2-Module updated

An updated version of the CSC Technical Manual CO2-Module is now online. The update only affects criterion L5 and is outlined in the following. Changes: Illustrated by numbers that the evidence also includes the Annual compliance declaration by the management. Evidence “Annual management declaration of conformity” positioned forward Wording simplified (Exemplary sample check of a […]