Ongecategoriseerd The EU Taxonomy: financial instrument, not a sustainability label 9 December 2025 / 4 June 2026 by Stigo Many market players still seem to misunderstand: a building that complies with the EU Taxonomy does not necessarily make it sustainable. Just what is that like? We explain it to you. An EU taxonomy report says little about true sustainability At its core, the EU Taxonomy is a financial instrument, designed to direct investment flows […] Read more »
Ongecategoriseerd Label requirement 2030: more than ‘an administrative burden’ 9 December 2025 / 4 June 2026 by Stigo The label requirement for non-residential buildings is no longer a paper obligation, but a reality. Starting in 2030, every non-residential building must achieve at least an energy label E. Those who fail to meet that bar risk depreciation and more difficult financing in addition to a penalty. Energy labels help determine market value today Whereas […] Read more »
Ongecategoriseerd Financing under pressure: how sustainable is your real estate portfolio really? 9 December 2025 / 4 June 2026 by Stigo Gone are the times when banks only looked at the location and yield of your property. Today, the emphasis is increasingly on sustainability, energy performance and future value. Real estate financing gets more expensive for those who fail to meet sustainability bar Without a sustainability strategy, financing becomes complex, slow, expensive and, in some cases, […] Read more »
Ongecategoriseerd LCA in real estate: soon to be mandatory. Are you already prepared? 9 September 2025 / 4 June 2026 by Stigo Starting in 2028, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) will become mandatory for new construction projects larger than 2,000 m². In fact, two years later, in 2030, that obligation will apply to all new construction in Europe.What exactly will be mandatory? The reporting of the Global Warming Potential (GWP). That is a calculation of the total […] Read more »
Ongecategoriseerd Making non-residential property sustainable: start with a clear plan. 9 September 2025 / 4 June 2026 by Stigo “We want to become more sustainable, but don’t know where to start.”Sound familiar? You’re certainly not the only one. For many owners, managers and investors, sustainability is not a matter of unwillingness, but of direction. The ambitions are there, but a concrete roadmap is lacking. Where do you start? What should be done first? And […] Read more »
Ongecategoriseerd Is your company ready for the industrial climate transition? 9 September 2025 / 4 June 2026 by Stigo The industrial sector is facing one of the biggest transformations in decades. With the emergence of stricter European regulations, sustainability will soon become mandatory. The Net-Zero Industry Act, the CSRD and the EU taxonomy encourage companies to: Specifically, what does this mean for industrial companies? As a company in the industrial sector, you will need […] Read more »
