Topic of the Month (October 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is 'Financial schemes and support for energy renovation of buildings', with subtopics such as:
- Renovation Wave
- Revised EPBD for new energy requirements for existing buildings
- National financial schemes for energy renovation
and more!
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The UK faces challenges in achieving net-zero buildings due to high retrofit costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and the need for energy technology solutions, requiring collaboration and training to meet climate targets.
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Earth’s climate is in critical danger, with excessive emissions from the built environment, demanding urgent, coordinated action to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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The Decarbonisation of the Energy Sector project in Montenegro involves energy renovation in 23 buildings, and the modernisation of the electricity distribution for a total investment of EUR 34 million.
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Ahead of the COP29 in Baku, the Green Building Council network called for bold action to decarbonise the built environment, urging governments to enhance climate goals, prioritise finance for buildings, and commit to near-zero-emission buildings by 2030.
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Renewable energy integration in commercial real estate boosts sustainability, reduces costs, enhances property value, and attracts eco-conscious tenants while supporting long-term investment and environmental goals.
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Starting January 1, 2025, large Australian companies, including construction firms, must disclose climate impacts under new laws aimed at improving transparency and managing climate-related financial risks, with full compliance required by 2028 and limited immunity for certain statements during the initial three years.
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Bankers without Boundaries focuses on innovative, place-based retrofitting solutions to attract private financing and enhance energy efficiency in buildings, addressing their significant contribution to climate change.
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Al Convegno GBC Italia a Roma si è discusso di sostenibilità, finanza verde e AI nell’edilizia; siglato un accordo con RICS Italia e approfondito l’impatto delle nuove tecnologie per un futuro digitale sostenibile.
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The European Commission has issued guidance on phasing out financial incentives for new stand-alone fossil fuel boilers by January 1, 2025. Support will still be allowed for hybrid systems that utilise significant renewable energy and for existing approved incentives. This initiative is part of efforts to achieve a decarbonised building stock by 2050.
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The LIFE Programme has allocated over EUR 380 million to 133 new green projects across Europe, many of which focus on making the building sector sustainable and inclusive. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these initiatives.
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