Learn more about CPEA’s upcoming and past events and activities.
2026
EU Green Week Event, 9 June: Investing in Urban Biodiversity – Unlocking Resilient and Nature-Positive Cities
Practical examples of positive impact of investing in biodiversity and ecosystems in cities. This online partner event of the EU Green Week, organised by CPEA,
CPEA Event 2026, 09 April: Sustainable Real Estate as a Catalyst for Innovation and Economic Competitiveness in Europe
On 9 April 2026 in Brussels, industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts gathered for the Climate Positive Europe Alliance (CPEA) Annual Summit. The event brought
How the EU Taxonomy Creates a Common Language for Sustainable Buildings in Europe
At the DGNB German Sustainable Building Council’s Annual Congress, CPEA participated in a pivotal international discussion on the EU Taxonomy’s role in the building sector—and why aligning
2025
Sustainability & Digitalization EU Green Week: Building Circular Futures: How Sufficiency Drives Better Resource Stewardship
On 6 June 2025, 10:00 – 11:30, CEST, CPEA hosted an EU Green Week event online on sufficiency principles, circularity thinking and practice. Watch the
Workshop: ‚Creating more value with less – the case for sufficiency in the built environment‘
On Thursday, 30th January and Friday 31st January 2025, we hosted an insightful workshop in Brussels entitled ‘Creating more value with less – the case
2024
New publication ‘Handbook on Sustainability in the Building and Real Estate Industry’
ÖGNI has launched its latest comprehensive publication ‘Handbook on Sustainability in the Building and Real Estate Industry’. 32 experts present background information and a detailed practical guide
Watch: Too much water – too little water
As part of the EU Green Week 2024, CPEA offered an online event focused on how cities can plan and integrate measures to reduce the
2022
Interview with Ursula Hartenberger on the CPEA organization, ESG and EU taxonomy
On the sidelines of Expo Real 2022, Ursula Hartenberger, Secretary General of CPEA (Climate Positive European Alliance), talked about ESG, EU taxonomy and the role
Intermediate Project Report: Recommendation to the European Commission and the Platform on Sustainable Finance
In March 2022, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance proposed taxonomy screening criteria for new construction and renovation of buildings that contribute to the circular
Call for Participation – Study: Testing the marketability of the proposed EU taxonomy screening criteria for substantial contributions to the circular economy
In March 2022, the Sustainable Finance Platform proposed taxonomy screening criteria for new construction and renovated buildings that contribute to a circular economy. In order to
2021
CPEA COP26 Event: A Tale of Three Cities – showcasing city climate action in action
Join us for the Climate Positive Europe Alliance, AISBL COP26 virtual Cities Workshop: A Tale of Three Cities – showcasing city climate action in action
CPEA Feedback on Draft EU Taxonomy for Biodiversity and Circular Economy
The European Sustainable Finance Platform has published the first draft of the requirements for environmental objectives on circular economy and biodiversity as part of the
New slide deck: The value of architecture in the context EU Taxonomy
In order to capitalise on the opportunities the EU Taxonomy offers for built environment professionals, CPEA and the Architects’ Council of Europe have published a
EU GreenWeek2021 Partner Event: Changing habits and mindsets – summary and expert interview
CPEA EU Green Week Event Summary The CPEA EU Green Week Partner workshop expert speakers provided participants with valuable insights into how the transition from
EU GreenWeek2021 Partner Event: Changing habits and mindsets – moving from linear to circular construction and real estate
Join us for the Climate Positive Europe Alliance, AISBL EU Green Week 2021 virtual Workshop: Changing habits and mindsets – Moving from linear towards circular
CPEA on stage at Berliner Energietage
End of April, CPEA Secretary General Ursula Hartenberger participated in a podium during the Berliner Energietage: And who is going to pay for that? Strategies
EU Taxonomy Delegated Act published
After two years of consultation, on Wednesday, 21 April 21 2021, the European Commission (EC) published the Delegated Act (DA) that spells out in detail
Press Release: Climate Positive Europe Alliance launched
Impetus for more climate action in the built environment: Climate Positive Europe Alliance launched A new European non-profit organisation is setting out to transform the
CPEA Launch Event
Bringing together representatives from industry, NGOs, the European Commission and the United Nations, the official launch event of the Climate Positive Alliance Europe AISBL set
EUSEW 2024 Session: How the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive is driving renovation for all
Watch the session here CPEA Secretary General Ursula Hartenberger recently spoke at the European Sustainable Energy Week #EUSEW2024 in the session “How the recast Energy