First SKG-IKOB Sustainability Passports for Civil Engineering Awarded

First SKG-IKOB Sustainability Passports for Civil Engineering Awarded: A Major Step Toward a Transparent and Future-Proof Infrastructure Sector

Geldermalsen, February 26, 2026 – The civil engineering sector reached an important milestone this week. SKG‑IKOB Certificatie B.V. and Building Changes have officially issued the very first SKG-IKOB Civil Engineering Sustainability Passports. With this new standard, the sustainability performance of companies in the civil engineering sector becomes demonstrable, comparable, and reliable.

The Civil Engineering Sustainability Passport provides a clear overview of sustainability efforts, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and backed by independent verification. This creates a transparent tool that enables the sector to work together toward further professionalization and sustainability.

First award ceremonies in Amsterdam

During a meeting at the City of Amsterdam, the first Sustainability Passports were officially presented by Marten Klein, director of the city’s engineering department. His presence underscores the importance of reliable and measurable sustainability performance within the infrastructure sector.

“With the Sustainability Passports, we are taking a major step toward objective and verifiable sustainability. This provides clarity for clients, businesses, and society,” said Marten Klein

Why the SKG-IKOB Civil Engineering Sustainability Passport Matters

The introduction of the Civil Engineering Sustainability Passport provides a transparent way to showcase sustainability performance.
The tool:

  • Gives companies legitimate confidence and recognition
  • Makes sustainable performance transparent and verifiable
  • Promotes development, innovation, and collaboration throughout the supply chain

By making sustainability measurable, it becomes easier to achieve our goals and ensure the sector is future-proof.

The first companies to receive the passport

SKG-IKOB Certification and Building Changes are proud to announce the first companies to receive the Civil Engineering Sustainability Passport. These pioneers demonstrate that sustainability is an essential part of professional entrepreneurship:

  • Van Verseveld Infra
  • Ouwejan & F. De Bruijn Infra, LLC
  • Ketelaars Groen & Infra, LLC
  • K_Dekker Construction & Infrastructure, LLC
  • Versluys & Zoon BV, a General Contracting and Road Construction Company
  • Markus, Inc.
  • G.W.W. Werken Scherrenberg, LLC

These organizations are setting the tone for a new way of working that prioritizes transparency and demonstrable results.

Working Together to Build a Sustainable Civil Engineering Sector

With the introduction of the SKG-IKOB Sustainability Passport for Civil Engineering, SKG-IKOB Certification and Building Changes are taking an important step toward a reliable and forward-looking infrastructure sector. The system will be rolled out further in the coming period, enabling more companies to have their sustainability efforts assessed and made visible.

Together, we are working to build a civil engineering sector that is ready for the challenges of tomorrow.