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Sustainability at The Agency for Facility Operations
For The Agency for Facility Operations, sustainability is not just a buzzword but something we actively implement in our activities and service delivery. In the areas where we operate, we take on a leading role within the Flemish government—especially when it comes to sustainability. We are already doing a lot, and we have brought it all together on this page: from circular and highly energy-efficient buildings to sustainability in the workplace, mobility, and our public procurement.
The SDGs and The Agency for Facility Operations
The SDGs, or Sustainable Development Goals, formulated by the United Nations, are the most ambitious sustainable development targets ever adopted by the global community. Today, The Agency for Facility Operations uses the SDGs as a framework to shape its sustainability policy.
Future-oriented, accessible, and circular buildings
The project includes the replacement of more than two thousand Wi-Fi access points.
Environmental and energy management in large buildings, ISO 50001 and 14001.
Inclusive Accessibility in Our Office Buildings
Inspiring workplace of the future
Less waste and more preservation of material value
The agency for facility operations has long been committed to reducing food loss. the ultimate goal: zero waste!
Old bookcases become new seating blocks, and desk tops are transformed into partition panels.
Sports and physical activity in our buildings.
Mobility
Mobility facilities aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.
Greener, electric driving made possible by our charging infrastructure
Bicycle policy and bicycle action plan
Sustainable purchases
Sustainable procurement is public procurement where the contracting authority integrates environmental, social and economic criteria at all stages of its public contract.
The MVOO criteria tool contains criteria for socially responsible public procurement (MVOO), inspiring buyers to make their purchases more sustainable.
Social dumping undermines fair competition and violates workers’ rights. Governments play a key role in addressing this issue, especially in public procurement.
Encouraging young, innovative enterprises
Via our framework contract for sustainable office materials
