Partner Insights
Interviews with DeCarb-Pro partners sharing insights, experiences, and practical lessons.
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Muncipality of Amsterdam
Judith Strik, sustainability advisor at the Municipality of Amsterdam, discusses the city’s pilot projects under the DeCarb-Pro initiative.
She explains how Amsterdam is exploring carbon pricing in both investment decisions and public tenders, using tools that guide decision makers and track emissions during construction.
Climate Agency Strasbourg
Belén Gagliardi, carbon engineer at the Strasbourg Climate Agency, explains how the agency supports local municipalities in advancing green budgeting and sustainable public procurement.
Through the DeCarb-Pro project, she highlights their work on pilot projects, training sessions, and creative tools to overcome local resistance and build capacity around carbon criteria in public tenders.
City of Paris
Mélanie Baudin, project manager for green budgeting and DeCarb-Pro coordinator at the City of Paris, explains how the municipality is integrating carbon pricing into its major public procurements.
The City of Paris is focusing on road infrastructure and framework agreements, aiming to build internal tools and indicators for tracking carbon impacts. Mélanie highlights the importance of cross-departmental collaboration and encourages a step-by-step approach to tackling this complex but critical challenge.
Climate Agency Wiesbaden
Christian Skerka, head of the Climate Agency in Wiesbaden, shares how the city is using its influence in public procurement to drive CO2 reduction.
Through its DeCarb-Pro pilot, Wiesbaden is integrating carbon criteria into procurement processes while navigating legal frameworks and fostering collaboration across departments. Christian emphasizes the need to act now, engage stakeholders, and shape practical solutions through cooperation.
Strasbourg Eurometropolis
Marine Berel, DeCarb-Pro coordinator at the Strasbourg Eurometropolis, explains how the city is linking its climate and procurement strategies through carbon pricing.
She outlines efforts to engage companies, align internal departments, and introduce new criteria for environmentally responsible tenders. From roadworks to building projects, and from budget assessments to supplier workshops, Strasbourg is testing new ways to integrate carbon impacts into decision making.
Green Metropolitan Region
Michiel van der Hagen, project leader at the Green Metropolitan Region, shares how CO2 pricing helped local authorities shift to green energy purchasing.
Their DeCarb-Pro pilot demonstrated that a modest upfront investment in clean energy could prevent millions in future climate-related costs. By translating environmental choices into financial terms, the region influenced policy decisions and made sustainable options easier to adopt.
South East Energy Agency
Ralf Kampe, project coordinator at the South East Energy Agency in Ireland, shares the agency’s approach to climate action through carbon pricing. In this interview, he outlines their four pilot initiatives, including shadow pricing and lifecycle analysis, and reflects on local authorities’ concerns around procurement and bidder participation.
City of Essen
Lars Knutzen from the City of Essen reflects on the importance of the DeCarb-Pro project as a milestone in helping cities move toward zero CO2 emissions by 2045. He highlights the role of public procurement in this transition and stresses the need to expand awareness and action across all levels of local authorities.
Expert Interviews
Project Manager
Margo Meeuwissen, project manager of DeCarb-Pro, shares the project's vision to reduce carbon emissions by integrating CO2 pricing into public procurement. She explains how the project has evolved beyond tendering to influence strategic planning and policy development.
With practical input from pilot activities, DeCarb-Pro is building a replicable strategy for local authorities across Northwest Europe. Margo reflects on the pioneering nature of the project and its potential to bring about lasting change in emissions reduction.
CO2 Performance Ladder
Thijs Wentink, procurement expert at the SKAO Foundation, shares how the CO2 Performance Ladder supports public authorities in decarbonisation. With over 15 years of experience in the Netherlands, the CO2 Performance Ladder offers both a CO2 management system and a practical procurement tool.
Thijs outlines how local governments can take concrete steps, starting with measuring emissions, setting targets, and using procurement to incentivize CO2 reduction. He emphasizes the value of building toward CO2 pricing gradually, making the transition practical and achievable through proven methods.
Flux50
Marc Vermeeren, international project manager at Flux50, explains how DeCarb-Pro supports cities and municipalities in reaching their climate goals. His focus is on spreading the project’s tools and best practices across Belgium. Marc underlines the importance of translating CO2 into monetary terms to better engage decision makers and help integrate carbon pricing into everyday municipal decisions.