Sustainability is a continuous topic of discussion with our raw material suppliers. In this way, responsible decisions can be made.
For example: where possible, we use recycled products such as railway ballast and crushed rubble as aggregates. In doing this, we seek as much collaboration with our customers as possible so that a closed loop is created.
Furthermore, cement is an important component in our products. Increasingly, we are using sustainable blast furnace cement. The use of this type of cement significantly reduces CO2 emissions.
Sustainable grass concrete tiles
Our grass concrete tiles are produced with an innovative and sustainable cement substitute, serving as a circular alternative to traditional ingredients in concrete mixes. The use of this material reduces the need for primary raw materials such as sand and gravel, whose extraction causes significant CO₂ emissions. Moreover, this cement substitute – once considered a waste product – is now regarded as a valuable resource. By giving this material a new purpose, we actively contribute to the circular economy, where materials are reused and recycled instead of discarded.
Solar panels
In April, 550 solar panels were installed on the roof of our sister company Fassaert Beton. This is part of a larger initiative by Groep De Hoop, in which a total of approximately 12,000 solar panels will be installed across 24 locations in the country. With this acquisition, Fassaert is self-sufficient in electricity.
With this expansion of sustainable energy sources, De Hoop aims to achieve its sustainability goals and make an active contribution to the energy transition. The solar panels not only provide significant savings on energy costs, but also help reduce CO2 emissions.
