Elisabeth Hoffmann’s Post

🌍🏢 Fundamental policy changes are necessary to reduce greenhouse emissions! According to European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC): 📊 Buildings contribute to 25% of Europe’s emissions. 🏡 Renovation rates need to triple to 3% annually. 🚧 We must renovate over 90,000 homes weekly to meet the Paris Agreement. 🌱 Emissions from construction materials need more attention. Here’s what needs to be done: 🌍 Phase out fossil fuels by 2030. 🌞 Boost renewable energy supplies. 🧱 Regulate greenhouse gas emissions in building materials. 🔄 Favor renovation over demolition. ♻️ Embrace circular economy principles. At FP Construction, we're passionate about these changes. We believe in eco-friendly solutions that transform our industry and our planet. Do you think these policy changes would drive the impact we need? How is your company contributing to a sustainable future? Let’s discuss it! #fpconstruction #fullsulate #climateaction #sustainablebuilding #sustainability #greenconstruction

The heating and cooling (H&C) sector plays a key role for reaching the EU energy and climate targets. It accounts for about 50 percent of the final energy consumption in the EU, and the sector is largely based on fossil fuels. In 2021, the share of renewable energies in H&C reached 23%. How can the sector be decarbonised? Our latest study shows the pathway. See the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e37b6bMz #climateneutral #climategoals #science #transformation #renewables #heatingandcooling

Today's environmental challenges demand more than just acknowledgment; they require proactive, smart solutions grounded in innovation. 🌍✨ The latest issue of The Environment emphasises the indispensable role of pioneering approaches to secure a sustainable future. We look to Iceland's exemplary shift to geothermal energy and its contribution to a markedly reduced carbon footprint—a testament to what can be achieved with commitment and foresight. The debates surrounding Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) illuminate critical considerations for the UK's net-zero ambitions. Is CCS a viable solution, or does it obscure our view on more fundamental matters of sustainability? Exploring the insights provided by specialists helps us understand the complexities in play. Technology, widely regarded as a double-edged sword, also holds promise for our planet. 'Tech for good' is not just a buzz phrase; it represents tangible innovations promising a cleaner existence. Perhaps, it's time to listen to voices like Marga Hoek, who share a conviction in a greener future through technological breakthroughs. With ongoing discussions about innovation, A Fresh Water Future, CIWEM's water manifesto, reminds us that not all solutions are futuristic—some require a firm recommitment to long-standing, proven strategies. 📘💧 As I celebrate #ShesAnEngineer while advocating for ED&I in engineering, I reflect on this issue's relevance to our sector. It's not only about engineering solutions but re-engineering mindsets to embrace sustainability as embodying the core of our practices. I welcome your thoughts on integrating these insights into the UK Water Sector's sustainability journey and empowering the engineers who are shaping our world. #SustainableEngineering #Innovation #FutureOfWater

⚡In the fight against climate change the EU has just agreed on a reform of the EU Buildings Directive. ⚡ The recast provides for stricter energy requirements in the building sector. By 2050 all buildings are meant to be climate-neutral. 🌍 🌞 To reach this goal, one crucial step is the transformation of the heating and cooling supply. ➡ Scientists from Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI together with Oeko-Institut e.V., Technische Universität Wien, e-think and Halmstad University have developed an extensive decarbonisation pathway scenario: ❗ The new report "Renewable Heating and Cooling Pathways: Towards full decarbonisation by 2050" offers a broad overview on transformation paths, technology potentials and instruments for transforming the heating and cooling sector in the EU by 2050. It provides insights into the different perspectives of the individual member states. ▶ The scenario results show a significant reduction of total energy use for heating and cooling by about one third from 2019 to 2050. This is mainly driven by renovation of the building envelope, but also by the replacement of inefficient, old heating systems. It underlines the huge importance for improving the existing building stock. ▶ Total electricity consumption almost doubles from 2019 until 2050. Electrification via the strong increase in decentralised heat pumps and large-scale centralised heat pumps in district heating networks is the most relevant change in the supply structure of heating and cooling across the EU-27 in the decarbonisation pathway scenario. This also holds for individual member states: The study expects an increase of electricity use for heating & cooling in all member states, although at different scales. ⏩ The research is based on a detailed modelling of the European System and offers many more insights on individual sectors. individual countries and structures policy needs. It clusters member states according to their individual transition pathways and preconditions. Find the full report here: 👇 👇👇 #decarbonisation #report #europeancommission #eureport #scenario #fraunhofer #fraunhoferisi #heatpumps #eu27 #eubuildingsdirective #newenergy #electrification #districtheating #wärmewende #gebäudeenergiegesetz Tobias Fleiter Anna Billerbeck Sibylle Braungardt Veit Bürger Mahsa Bagheri Pia Manz Khaled Al-Dabbas Breitschopf Barbara Jenny Winkler Mostafa Fallahnejad Daniel Harringer Jeton Hasani Ali Kök Lukas Kranzl Philipp Mascherbauer Marcus Hummel Andreas Müller Jul Habiger Urban Persson Luis Sánchez García

Development banks on the move for green and resilient buildings! Join us next week at the Buildings and Climate Global Forum to discuss how NDBs, MDBs and other public financing vehicles can boost the buildings transition. Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC)

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are a key tool for climate action on buildings. What is included in the NDCs on buildings? Buildings are rising in the climate agenda: the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Work Programme will discuss "Cities: buildings and urban systems" from May 27 to 29 in Bonn. They will also feature in the Bonn Climate Change Conference, June 3-13. The momentum follows the Buildings Breakthrough, the Chaillot Declaration, and the COP28 Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge. NDCs already reflect this agenda: 87% - 168 of 194 countries – have targets on buildings. These targets range from building design to energy efficiency, cooking, or appliances. Building materials are increasingly covered in NDCs: over one in three NDCs analysed include measures on them. Yet, quantitative greenhouse GHG reduction targets are rare, and so is mention of the financing needed to achieve them. Going forward, the next generation of NDCs must include more ambitious, quantifiable, and finance-ready measures on buildings. This requires collaboration. The tools we used are available for further research and policy work. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/geDu3f_c Download the full compilation of all NDCs on buildings, sorted by category: https://lnkd.in/geDu3f_c ⬇See more findings below UN Climate Change Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Agence Française de Développement ADEME Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH International Energy Agency (IEA) UN Environment Programme Green Climate Fund Cities Alliance Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) World Green Building Council Audrey Nugent Oliver Rapf C40 Cities World Resources Institute NDC Partnership Clean Cooling Collaborative BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) Marlan Pillay #buildforclimate #construction #NDCs #mitigation #adaptation #climatefinance #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #GHG #CarbonFootprint

At COP28, all countries committed to doubling energy efficiency improvements by 2030. Did you know that, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings offer over 40% of solutions needed to meet this commitment?     Our own Jo da Silva DBE, Global Director of Sustainable Development, will be moderating a panel at the Buildings and Climate Global Forum this afternoon to discuss this very topic.     The panel, entitled "Doubling Down on Energy Efficiency: A high-level dialogue on heating, cooling and passive design," will bring together ministers and industry leaders from around the globe to unpack the significant opportunity buildings present in delivering on these national commitments.     Panellists include:  Mr. Joel Arumonyang | Nasra Nanda | Jessica Grove-Smith | Tadao Kamei | Karan Mangotra | Lord Martin Callanan | Ms Nute Petrosyan | Paula Pinho | Vincent Minier    #WeAreArup #ClimateAction #BuildForClimate 

📢 The Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo 2024 call for content is officially open, and we want YOU to be a part of it! 📢 Your valuable input helps to create a conference programme based around its attendees and the energy sector. By taking a few minutes to complete our survey, you will have the opportunity to influence the selection of speakers, topics and other crucial aspects of the show. Why you should participate: ⚡ Shape the Conversation: Share your insights and perspectives that can drive positive change in the energy landscape. 💡 Conference Spotlight: Get featured in the conference programme and take centre stage at the show, gaining exposure to industry leaders and professionals. 🌱 Build a Sustainable Future: Join the dialogue on creating a brighter and more sustainable future for the sector through outstanding environmental discourse. The Call for Content closes on Thursday 22nd February, so seize this opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change in our industry. As a token of our gratitude, participants will be entered into a draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher! Join the EFD Expo 2024 Call for Content here: https://hubs.la/Q02j-ZgX0 #EFD24 #ESS24 #energy #sustainableenergy #renewableenergy #energyconservation #energyefficiency #decarbonisation #netzero #bioenergy #sustainablefuel #energyfromwaste #hydrogen #energystorage #energytransition

Yesterday we celebrated the opening of #BelgianRenovationWeek and the adoption of the #EPBD by the ITRE Committee - big day for the building industry! In the panel debate moderated by Kira Taylor, Paula Pinho from DG ENER highlighted that "the real work starts now," and asserted the European Commission's commitment to helping member states with implementation of the EPBD. Chiara Martinelli of Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe emphasised the need to "refocus the debate on the support needed for the most vulnerable families, owners, and tenants." Oliver Rapf from BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe reminded us of the need for an industrial policy, that the next Commission should take on. And EuroACE president, Julie Kjestrup, pointed out that this debate needs to go beyond energy efficiency, because it also touches heavily on jobs & growth and health & wellbeing. Julie also highlighted the need to offer tangible examples of energy renovations, reflecting on the Renovate Europe November visit to sites in Belgium with Kadri Simson & her cabinet. Looking forward to Day 2 today, on transitioning the building sector! #eu2024be

🏗 With buildings being responsible for 34% of global energy demand and 37% of energy-related GHG emissions, they play a major role in tackling the climate crisis. How can you tackle a crisis without understanding its full extent? Stakeholders in the sector—including governments, institutions, and industry professionals—need to know how GHG emissions unfold throughout the buildings' lifecycle. This understanding fosters transformative and effective emissions reduction strategies. Starting today, this year's Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Work Programme Dialogue (May 27-29, Bonn) will focus on 'Cities: buildings and urban systems', highlighting the building sector’s potential for enhancing climate ambition. PEEB collaborated with UN Climate Change and BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe to produce the UNFCCC Buildings Monitoring Compendium. Its resources remain as relevant as ever: ambition to act on buildings is growing globally, following initiatives like the Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, the Déclaration de Chaillot, and the Buildings Breakthrough. This topic will also be discussed during the upcoming Bonn Climate Conference, June 3-13. Read the compendium: https://lnkd.in/ep4t85WV Watch a discussion about the compendium in our event at the Bonn Climate Change Conference in June 2022, featuring Oliver Rapf, Jigme འཇིགས་མེད།, Stéphane Crouzat, Ramiro Fernandez, Nora Steurer, Régis Meyer, Jérémy Bourgault and Elizabeth Wangeci Chege: https://lnkd.in/eS2xNnfg Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) Agence Française de Développement ADEME World Green Building Council Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN) Mariana 💚 Castaño Cano Marlan Pillay #COP28 #buildings #construction #NDCs #mitigation #adaptation #finance #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #LossAndDamage #GHG #CarbonFootprint