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ENERGY CONSUMPTION
AND CO
2
EMISSIONS
Buildings must achieve optimal energy performances to
reduce CO
2
emissions resulting from their use.
As from 2020, all buildings constructed in Europe must meet
the passive standards. For Cofinimmo, this is an opportu-
nity to stand out by anticipating the legislation. More ener-
gy-efficient buildings are more commercially attractive. They
offer both more comfort for the occupants for a lower level of
charges.
However, it should be noted that the approach differs
depending on segments. In the office segment, Cofinimmo
is often involved in both the construction/renovation phase
and in the day-to-day management of a majority of buildings.
This situation allows it to influence energy consumption from
the time the building is occupied. For the other segments,
its involvement is limited. Energy consumption monitoring is
done by the occupants themselves.