EHL and the Environment
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The EU has set ambitious goals
The current stock of properties in Europe is responsible for 40 % of energy consumption and 36 % of CO2 emissions in the EU. Many of these buildings are more than 50 years old and were not designed to maximise energy efficiency. This situation must now change.
Different effects, great opportunities
Real estate has a significant impact on our environment throughout its entire lifecycle: from the production of building materials to operation and disposal on dismantling. With a sustainable approach and actions, our branch can play a key role in containing climate change and ensure a better future for coming generations. Sustainable materials, targeted measures for greater energy efficiency and green technologies also have more, very concrete advantages. They help building owners and operators to reduce the negative effects on the environment, limit operating costs and increase the value of their properties.
The goals are clearly defined in the Paris Climate Agreement: CO2 emissions in the EU must be reduced by 55 % versus the 1990 base year by 2030, and climate neutrality is targeted by 2050. Estimates by the Commission show that the extensi- ve energetic renovation of buildings could reduce energy consumption in the EU by 6 % and lead to CO2 savings of 5 %.
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