Efficient Morning with Yvon Slingenberg, Director, DG CLIMA, European Commission

How can the EU meet its 2030 and 2040 climate targets and what role will the buildings play?

Today, during one of our Efficient Mornings, we explored these questions with Yvon Slingenberg, Director of Strategy, Analysis and Planning at the European Commission’s DG CLIMA, alongside representatives from our member companies.

Key takeaways from the discussion:

• The building sector is essential to achieving the EU’s climate goals and a key driver of local economic growth.
• Stable policies and clear, long-term targets are critical to unlock sustained investment.
• ETS2 implementation must go hand in hand with delivering on the EPBD and EED, as well as ensuring proper Social Climate Fund support for energy renovations.

While the latest Eurobarometer shows that 88% of EU citizens support stronger action on renewables and energy efficiency, we still face a major challenge: clear, effective communication!

The time to align policy, investment, and communication is now!

Efficient Mornings is our exclusive series of breakfast meetings dedicated to exploring key topics on efficient buildings. These sessions create a focused space for dialogue and collaboration, bringing together invited speakers and members of Efficient Buildings Europe to exchange insights, share experiences, and inspire concrete action.