The EU has implemented several policies to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote circularity in the building sector. These include the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the Renovation Wave initiative, and the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Here are some EU policies and frameworks to promote sustainability in construction:
EPBD: Aims to improve building energy efficiency
Renovation Wave initiative: Focuses on doubling renovation rates to cut emissions and energy poverty
CPR: Sets harmonized rules for marketing construction products in the EU
Level(s): EU framework for assessing building sustainability performance
For a comprehensive overview of EU policies on decarbonizing construction, read the EEA report: Addressing the environmental and climate footprint of buildings: Addressing the environmental and climate footprint of buildings | European Environment Agency's home page