The European Parliament has approved including REPowerEU measures in national plans to be more independent from Russian fossil fuels, speed up the green transition and tackle energy poverty.
The European Parliament has approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package.
European Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen. Hydrogen is also a key pillar of the REPowerEU Plan to get rid of Russian fossil fuels.
Existing buildings in the European Union should be converted into zero-emission buildings by 2050 and all new buildings should be zero-emission from 2028.
The Romanian government approved the draft decision on the National Air Pollution Control Program.
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the coalition representing over 5,000 organizations from across the building value chain, has asked Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to back amendments to the Energy Performance of Building Directive.
According to the latest Hungarian Official Gazette, the government will adopt the "Hungary's Green Public Procurement Strategy 2022-2027" and set a series of tasks for Ministers in different areas.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), even though the share of renewables in the energy mix is increasing across the European Union, pollution has increased: more and more member states are counting firewood as a green solution, while carbon emissions are still rising. Hungary is one of the biggest statistical tricksters.
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), approved on 28 November, at the EU level, marks the biggest transformation in corporate reporting in the last almost 20 years.
Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.
