This pre-COP28 moderated public debate will bring together leading companies, members of EuroACE – Energy Efficient Buildings, and an external speaker from the Under2 Coalition run by the Climate Group to discuss what we expect and want COP28 to deliver on efficient buildings, upcoming actions at COP28, and links between EU policy and COP28 on energy efficiency in buildings.

The speakers will cover different aspects on efficient buildings, such the rising importance of cooling, digitalisation, buildings at the heart of the energy system, and decarbonisation.

Format: 1 hour and 30 minutes webinar with a moderated discussion featuring short introductory interventions (no PowerPoint presentations)

Agenda:
11:00 AM: Introduction and welcome remarks by Adrian Joyce, Secretary General of EuroACE – Energy Efficiency Buildings

11:05 AM: Expectations and actions related to COP28:
– 6-minute presentation by Nehmat Kaur, Head of Under2 Coalition and Subnational Governments, Climate Group, setting the context and presenting their expectations of COP28 and their actions
– 3-4 minute presentations by 6 EuroACE members from different sectors, sharing their expectations of COP28 and their actions, including representatives from VELUX, Schneider Electric, Danfoss Climate Solutions, Autodesk, Johnson Controls, and Saint-Gobain
– 3-minute reaction by Nehmat Kaur, Head of Under2 Coalition and Subnational Governments, Climate Group

11:40 AM: Discussion among all speakers moderated by Adrian Joyce, based on questions from the audience and questions formulated by Adrian following the interventions of the speakers

12:25 PM: Conclusions by Adrian Joyce, EuroACE – Energy Efficiency Buildings

12:30 PM: End of the webinar

Join us for this insightful discussion on the role of the energy efficiency sector in buildings leading up to COP28, bridging the gap between EU initiatives and COP28's global objectives. Register now to engage in this conversation.

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