Buildings account for 33% of EU emissions and form the backbone of Europe’s social and economic fabric. Ensuring that homes are low-carbon, affordable, and resilient is therefore not just an environmental responsibility, it is a social and economic imperative.
The delivery of affordable and sustainable housing is a significant pan-European challenge. However, our new factsheet shows how pioneering actors in France, Denmark and Poland are re-shaping the housing sector by integrating circularity, long-term investment, and social impact. These case studies demonstrate that delivering homes that are both sustainable and affordable is not only possible – it is already happening on the ground.
For more on this topic, register for our upcoming event next week
Tuesday 2 December 2025 | 9:30am – 11:30am (CET) | L42, Rue de la Loi 42, Brussels
From the Ground Up: Joining Forces to Finance the Homes We Need
Join us to explore how Europe can scale affordable, low-carbon housing solutions in practice. The event will delve into the case studies featured in our briefing, highlight innovative financing approaches, and convene experts to discuss the policies needed to accelerate progress across the continent.
