Europe’s construction sector is at a pivotal crossroads, responsible for nearly 40% of the continent’s total energy consumption and over 36% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Commission. With the climate crisis intensifying and the EU Green Deal mandating climate neutrality by 2050, the push for net-zero construction has moved from ambition to obligation. In cities like Paris, Amsterdam, and Stockholm, the landscape is shifting rapidly—projects such as Stockholm Wood City, Haut in Amsterdam, and Sara Kulturhus in Sweden are setting new global benchmarks in carbon-neutral building through timber innovation, circular design, and smart technology integration. Meanwhile, the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), approved in 2024, is reshaping the regulatory landscape by requiring all new buildings in the EU to be zero-emission by 2030. 

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France's RE2020 regulation sets emissions thresholds for new buildings, targeting reductions in embodied carbon during production and construction. Although it doesn’t address usage or end-of-life emissions, it marks progress toward decarbonization. Since 2018, new constructions in Paris must meet a target of 50 kWh/m² in annual energy consumption, in line with the Positive Energy and Carbon Reduction initiative. Additionally, Paris's New Climate Plan aims for 100% renovation of existing buildings to very low energy consumption levels by 2050 and a 35% reduction in energy consumption for social housing by 2030.

 

The Net-Zero Construction Summit by Trueventus is designed to be a premier destination for construction industry professionals seeking insights into sustainable design strategies and smart building technology. Participants will learn about cutting-edge materials, such as mass timber and carbon-negative concrete, which are increasingly used to promote carbon-free and sustainable net-zero construction. Many professionals have recognized the significant opportunities available and have started transitioning their projects to net-zero construction by designing structures that produce as much energy as they consume. This is achieved through efficient systems, renewable energy sources, and the use of low-carbon materials. Don't get left behind—act now before it's too late.