Real Estate DOUE Importance: 6/10

New European methodology for calculating the climate impact of buildings during their life cycle

04 May 2026 Effective: 01 Jan 2026 85 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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Full official title

OJ:L_202600052: Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2026/52 de la Comisión, de 16 de diciembre de 2025, por el que se modifica el anexo III de la Directiva (UE) 2024/1275 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo en lo que respecta al marco de la Unión para el cálculo nacional del potencial de calentamiento global a lo largo del ciclo de vida

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Affected sectors

SMEs Construction

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Tax & Revenue Labour & Employment Corporate & Business Data Protection Social Security European Regulations Grants & Subsidies Other Regulations Public Sector Education Energy Agriculture & Fisheries Real Estate

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