All new buildings should be zero-emission as of 2030; new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities should be zero-emission as of 2028.
Three organizations have announced an international alliance to unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals.
UBM Development Czechia announced a significant milestone in sustainable construction in the Czech Republic, allowing the construction of wooden buildings up to 22.5 meters.
Skanska introduced its ESG+ office package, responding to evolving market dynamics and EU regulations.
The Galați County Council has approved a thermal rehabilitation and energy modernization project of the facilities related to the Galati County Hospital.
Sustainability in office design should be considered as an integral and systemic approach, rather than a series of isolated actions, says Horatiu Didea, Managing Partner of Workspace Studio.
Simtel, a Romanian engineering and technology company, has announced the completion of the construction of a photovoltaic power plant for Kindergarten Nr. 2 from the city of Petroșani.
A new report has explored how ESG is helping real estate investors maximize their returns.
The real estate developer Impact Developer & Contractor has completed a photovoltaic park consisting of 1,297 panels and with a total capacity of 700 kWp in the Greenfield Băneasa neighborhood of the Capital.
Ecological problems in construction represent major concerns for more than 60% of Romanians.
Sonae Sierra announced that it is improving its ESG practices with international recognition.
Schneider Electric, together with Boston University, announced a first-of-its-kind study that finds that more than 2 million new jobs and up to 141 million additional job years can be created in Europe and the United States by adopting clean energy technologies in new and retrofitted buildings.
Atria Urban Resort, a residential complex developed in the north-western area of Bucharest by EVERGENT Investments, in partnership with Cityring Development, has installed 296 solar panels that will produce energy for heating domestic hot water.
Romanians believe that innovation and modernity offer significant opportunities for environmental issues, and their level of openness and trust in sustainable construction materials is constantly increasing.
The first environment-friendly kindergarten will be built in the Noua district by two companies from Brașov.
Wing has published its second ESG report, providing information about its environmental, social, and governance efforts, as well as its goals, the measures it has taken and the results it has achieved in 2022. The report has been prepared in accordance with the company's first comprehensive ESG strategy, which will be finalised soon.
PPF Real Estate's two office buildings in central Bucharest - Crystal Tower and Metropolis - are now running partially on solar power after their rooftops were successfully converted into photovoltaic sites.
A sustainable building, whatever its destination, can be 15-20% more expensive than an ordinary one, says Marian Ciupitu, General Manager of Terano Construct. He talked to Green Forum about the company's ESG strategy and about the advantages of a sustainable building. He also says that Romania is continually improving its position regarding environmentally friendly constructions, but compared to Western European countries, Romania is still far from being a role model in this aspect. Marian Ciupitu specifies that the company strives to develop sustainable buildings that reduce the impact on the environment, improve the lives of communities, and promote high standards of ethics and transparency in all operational aspects.
Romania produces on average over 3 million tons of construction waste annually.
Speedwell, a real estate developer in Romania, published its 2022 Sustainability Report, the first official ESG reporting document of the company.
Industrial & logistics spaces will play a crucial role in solar energy, as more than half of it will be provided by rooftop solar PV by 2030, according to a study from CBRE.
Lack of education in terms of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and a poor number of good practice solutions are two of the challenges in the field, says Matius Ichim, Architect at Matius Studio and owner of the retail platform www.prioretail.ro. He talked to Green Forum about the advantages of a sustainably built commercial space. He says that 15-20% of the operating networks in Romania have started implementing ESG key principles in their fit-out design and close to 5% in full sustainable standards.
The number of "green" or smart projects has increased by 100% in the last 10 years.
Sonae Sierra has reduced its CO2 emissions by approximately 90% from 2005 to date and its electricity consumption by 66% since 2002. The company announces that it has avoided costs of €34.9 million by implementing eco-efficiency measures.
51% of Romanian entrepreneurs see sustainability as a way to reduce operational costs, yet the same proportion say implementation is too expensive, according to a new study by BRD Groupe Société Générale. Conducted among micro and small-to-medium enterprises, the research outlines how Romanian entrepreneurs perceive the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to sustainable business models.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
The Annual Water Report, based on over 13.5 billion liters of monitored water usage across 5,370 properties in 36 countries, reveals that 67% of properties experience water leakage yearly. With rising water scarcity, increasing tariffs, aging infrastructure, and stricter regulations, property owners are under growing pressure to better understand their water consumption.
Romanian developer Iulius has launched Europe's largest private bioremediation project, investing €29 million to clean 38 hectares of contaminated land in downtown Constanța. The project will transform the former Oil Terminal platform into an integrated urban regeneration complex worth over €800 million.
The European Union is at risk of missing a key United Nations deadline for submitting updated climate targets, as internal disagreements among member states delay a final decision on emissions goals for 2040.
