New European methodology for calculating the climate impact of buildings during their life cycle
04 May 2026Effective: 01 Jan 2026151 views
Who is affected:
Real estate developers, contractors, architects and public administrations in building construction
Summary
The EU updates the method for calculating CO2 emissions from buildings throughout their entire useful life. It affects energy efficiency regulations in construction.
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This Delegated Regulation amends Annex III of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD 2024/1275), updating the calculation framework for global warming potential (GWP) throughout the life cycle of buildings. It establishes a harmonized methodology at European level for Member States to calculate carbon emis…
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