{"type":"document","data":{"id":"0eeb40e2-6b2c-46f8-88ec-e7a9c6aed8ff","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2025-12-11T16:16:19.592+01:00","contentType":"onecms:editorialPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"In 2019, Claude Vermeys founded CC Autrement, a cooperative in Brussels that aims to make construction projects more ecological and sustainable. Residential developers, architects and commercial clients alike see the potential in this approach."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"title":"CC Autrement uses natural and recycled building materials","body":"In 2019, Claude Vermeys founded CC Autrement, a cooperative in Brussels that aims to make construction projects more ecological and sustainable. Residential developers, architects and commercial clients alike see the potential in this approach."},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/business/sustainable-business","text":"Sustainable business"}},"date":"2025-12-08","readingTime":0},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>&quot;We distinguish ourselves in two ways: on the one hand, we use ecological materials, such as wood wool or wood fibre for insulation. They are much more efficient and much healthier for the building and the environment,&quot; explains Claude Vermeys. &quot;In addition, we try to find <strong>as many building materials as possible that are reusable</strong> and that we can give a second life. Think of roof tiles, doors, wood,... even a complete kitchen.&quot;</p><p>In order to keep construction workers employed even during slow periods, CC Autrement invests in the <strong>acquisition and renovation of small properties</strong>. ‘We usually buy a single-family home, which we then renovate with a loan provided by ING. Once the renovation is complete, we can sell or rent out this high-quality home. This also helps us to further expand our business,’ says Vermeys.</p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Watch the video of CC Autrement","richBody":{"value":"<p></p>"},"video":{"type":"video","originalUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2c133139ea40f111/original/roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.mp4","videoPreviewURLs":["https://assets.ing.com/asset/141642a8-8477-47ba-9d27-228ab6f33756/480p/roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.mp4","https://assets.ing.com/asset/141642a8-8477-47ba-9d27-228ab6f33756/1080p/roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.mp4","https://assets.ing.com/asset/141642a8-8477-47ba-9d27-228ab6f33756/720p/roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.mp4","https://assets.ing.com/asset/141642a8-8477-47ba-9d27-228ab6f33756/mp4/roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.mp4"],"thumbnails":{"mini":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2c133139ea40f111/mini-roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.jpg","webimage":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2c133139ea40f111/webimage-roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.jpg","thul":"https://assets.ing.com/m/2c133139ea40f111/thul-roularta_kanaal_z_reeks_clever_together_ccautrement_nl_edit3.jpg"},"extension":["mp4"]}},{"componentType":"highlight","title":"ING supports companies in achieving their sustainability goals","richBody":{"value":"<p>“ING supports clients who are focused on the future, such as CC Autrement,” says Emilie Panozzo, Relationship Manager Sustainability at ING. “We can help our customers with targeted loans, including green loans or loans linked to sustainability performance. We also offer companies support in incorporating ESG objectives into their business strategy and in measuring and reporting their sustainability performance.”</p>"}},{"componentType":"paragraph","title":"Wondering what ING can do for you?","richBody":{"value":"<p>Find out how ING supports businesses in the <a href=\"https://www.ing.be/en/business/sustainable-business\">sustainable transition</a>.</p><ul></ul>"}}]},"legalZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. See how we’re progressing on ing.com/climate.</p><p>This article is for informative purposes only and the information set out herein may change with time. We therefore recommend that you always reference specific regulations and requirements with the competent authorities for the latest information. Additionally, we advise that you seek professional advice on a case-by-case basis before making any decisions. Please note that ING Belgium SA/NV cannot be held liable for any decision taken on the basis of the information provided.</p>"}}]}}}