Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB)’s Post

Transforming the Future of Buildings for a Sustainable World The built environment is a major player in our global energy story, responsible for nearly 40% of total energy consumption and carbon emissions. Its influence extends across the spectrum of sustainable development, energy conservation, and enhancing life quality. At the heart of this transformation is the urgent need to enhance the energy performance of buildings across their entire lifecycle, demanding a collaborative effort that spans industries from construction to urban planning. With great excitement, UNECE announces our participation in the Buildings and Climate Global Forum in Paris, on 7-8 March 2024. Click here for an overview:  http://surl.li/rfgar   This pivotal event, co-organized by France and the United Nations Environment Programme and supported by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, is set to catalyze international collaboration towards the decarbonization of the buildings and construction sector, steering us towards resilience and sustainability. Through our High Performance Buildings Initiative, and in partnership with global entities, UNECE is dedicated to spearheading the shift towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient built environment. This commitment is anchored in our Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings, a blueprint for a sustainable built environment in the ECE region and worldwide. Click here to learn more: https://t.ly/zvCL2  Join us as we pave the way for a sustainable transformation in the built environment, ensuring a legacy of resilience and efficiency for future generations. Express your interest in joining the forum by clicking here: https://t.ly/m8rPq Ever thought of joining the Group of Experts on Energy Efficiency? Come check us out: https://lnkd.in/g3Tg-GHD #UNECE #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction #

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

Thanks PEEB for this report. It shows that globally, there is just not enough being done to decarbonize buildings. Further, that building decarb and setting goals for building decarb, has not been recognized as the key climate action we have. Let's get to work!

The Buildings Breakthrough Agenda was formally launched in December 2023 at COP 28 and has the support of 29 countries. In March 2024, the Priority Actions of the Buildings Breakthrough were launched. - The Breaktrhough Agenda Report 2024, evaluated the progress made through international collaboration over the past year against the recommendations for the buildings sector. - Supporting these initiatives, the OECD - OCDE published the report, "Global Monitoring of Policies for Decarbonising Buildings A Multi-level approach", which call for effective collaboration across all levels of government. -The Policy Highlights offer a comprehensive summary of key findings from the 2024 OECD Global Survey on Buildings and Climate with 28 participating countries: Belgium (Flanders), Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States Full report attached. High-Level Climate Champions, Dima Khoury, Will Wild, Chiara Delmastro, Ph.D., UNEP Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) and Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB)

𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The French government organized the first ever Buildings and Climate Global Forum. Representatives from 70 countries unanimously adopted the Declaration de Chaillot, signifying a collective commitment to decarbonize within the building sector. According to a report released by UNEP and GlobalABC, the building accounted for 37% of global operational energy and CO2 emissions, this shows how important it is to act in this sector. The declaration outlines a series of commitments by ministers. It includes the implementation of regulatory frameworks, financial incentives, and sustainable materials to align with the Paris Agreement's goals. This highlights that France and 70 other governments will now make effort to decarbonize the building sector and this is a big step forward against climate change. Read the article here - https://ow.ly/gLWn50QWNCa #Sustainability #Energysaving #Netzero #Decarbonization #ESG #HVACHacked #GreenTech #Energyefficiency #Energymanagement #Energysavinghvac #smartbuildings #energyoptimization #smartventilation

💬 On a global scale, approximately one-third of all emissions related to buildings come from embodied carbon, contributing to around 1️⃣0️⃣% of the total green-house gas emissions caused by energy use worldwide. This was a key focus at the inaugural UN Environment Programme Buildings and Climate Global Forum, which convened over 1,000 participants to tackle the pressing issue of decarbonizing the built environment. In our NEW #COGITO piece, Rogier van den Berg looks at how we can address this growing issue in the construction sector. Read below 👇

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 impacts of the climate crisis are increasingly visible, and increasingly damaging. Decarbonisation within the built environment is critical if we are to play a role in tackling the climate emergency. Understanding, prioritising, measuring, reporting and reducing embodied carbon is central in this. In this article, learn about Buro Happold’s initiatives and commitments to addressing embodied carbon, including work from Holly-Mo Vyse and Alistair Thomas on the task group for the Embodied Carbon Modelling and Reporting guidance from UK Green Building Council (UKGBC). The main driver behind this report is to increase the quality of UK embodied carbon reporting, including transparency across calculations and data quality. Learn more about our industry-shaping efforts on embodied carbon here: https://buro.im/3Tb50m5 #burohappold #engineering #consultancy #advisory #builtenvironment #construction #climate #emissions #carbon #embodiedcarbon

It was a pleasure to work with the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) alongside Alistair Thomas on their Embodied Carbon Modelling and Reporting guidance released at the end of last year. Thanks to Alex Benstead and Clare Wilde for their tireless efforts getting it across the line! The built environment plays a major role in carbon emissions, with embodied carbon from building materials being a significant contributor to the climate crisis. Achieving consistency in the scope and reporting of embodied carbon data across the industry is essential to accurately assess its impact and develop effective reduction strategies. This article highlights some great initiatives Buro Happold are involved in, including the UKGBC guidance alongside work with SE2050, MEP2040, ConcreteZero & SteelZero. These resources will be crucial for businesses to make informed decisions regarding construction materials and their environmental impact. #sustainability #construction

GHG emissions occur throughout the building lifecycle. Therefore, strategies to decarbonize the buildings sector need to bring stakeholders across the buildings supply chain together.