EPBD Implementation Support Hub: A Key Resource for Member States

The EPBD Implementation Support Hub, developed by WorldGBC, serves as a central knowledge platform to assist EU Member States, policymakers, and industry stakeholders in effectively adopting the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The directive, updated in 2024, sets ambitious targets for reducing emissions in the building sector, a key contributor to climate change.

Buildings account for 40% of the EU’s total CO₂ emissions, and the EPBD mandates stricter energy efficiency measures, life cycle assessments (LCAs), and reporting requirements for Member States. The Support Hub offers practical guidance, case studies, and tools to help national and regional governments navigate these new obligations.

Key Areas of Support

📌 Life Cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) Reporting

• The EPBD requires Member States to calculate and disclose life cycle GWP for new buildings by 2028 (for buildings over 1,000m²) and 2030 (for all new buildings).
• The Hub provides best practices for harmonized reporting based on European Standard EN 15978.

📌 Developing National Roadmaps

• Member States must publish roadmaps by 2027 with targets and limit values for building emissions.
• The Hub supports policymakers in creating effective national strategies for long-term decarbonization.

📌 Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing

• The Hub facilitates training programs, stakeholder engagement, and technical support to improve the implementation of EPBD policies.
• It highlights successful national policies, such as Denmark and France, which have already introduced mandatory life cycle carbon reporting.

📌 Financing and Compliance Guidance

• The directive encourages Member States to align financial incentives with EPBD objectives.
• The Hub provides recommendations on funding mechanisms and policy alignment to ensure compliance.

Building a Climate-Neutral Future

With its comprehensive policy tools and expert resources, the EPBD Implementation Support Hub plays a crucial role in accelerating the EU’s transition to a low-carbon building sector. By leveraging the Hub’s insights, governments, businesses, and stakeholders can drive meaningful progress toward decarbonizing Europe’s building stock by 2050.

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 Source: World Green Building Council