Building Data as an Accelerator for Energy Transition, Housing Quality and Green Finance
How can better building data unlock green finance and accelerate the decarbonization of housing?
Organizer: Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC)
May 20, 2026 | 12:00 - 13:00
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Summary
Reliable building data is essential for effective decarbonization strategies in housing. It also provides clear insight into housing quality and supports access to green finance. Yet in many contexts, data remains incomplete or difficult to use, limiting both policy action and investment.
New technologies are improving how data is captured and managed through digital repositories. Tools such as Digital Building Logbooks are emerging as key enablers of the energy transition and circular material use. In parallel, the EU’s EPBD IV requires Member States to introduce Renovation Passports, providing decarbonization roadmaps towards climate neutrality by 2050.
This session will draw on international and national experiences, including the GlobalABC Data Hub Network, to highlight practical ways to strengthen building data and digitalization. It will explore how more robust and transparent building data can improve decision-making, reduce risk, and enable green finance, helping unlock private capital and scale investment in sustainable buildings."