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Copenhagen Commitment: A pledge from Europe’s energy efficiency, construction and renovation industry
On Monday, at Renovate Europe Day 2025, we proudly launched and delivered the #CopenhagenCommitment to European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen!
Supported by 70 organisations and industries from across Europe’s energy efficiency, construction, and renovation value chain, the Copenhagen Commitment is our united pledge to accelerate the delivery of technologies, investments, products, and skills that will make Europe’s buildings efficient, affordable, and future-proof.
Our sector has already invested billions in new production facilities and we’re ready to do more. This requires close collaboration and regulatory stability to guide investments and planning.
In 2026, the European Commission will present a new post-2030 energy efficiency framework. It is a crucial opportunity to propose objectives that will provide the predictability that our industry requires to plan, invest and deliver at scale.
Would you also like to support the Copenhagen Commitment? Click here to send us the name of your organisation and logo.
#RenovateEurope: For a Competitive, Affordable Europe
Mark your calendar and join us on the 3rd of November in Copenhagen for our Renovate Europe Day 2025! The event will take place at the Mogens Dahl Concert Hall (Snorresgade 22, 2300 København S, Denmark) and online.
This year, Renovate Europe Day is co-organised with SYNERGI and will include an in-person keynote speech of Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing.
Join us for an insightful day dedicated to energy renovation, featuring distinguished speakers and industry leaders, high-level discussions, and a visit to exemplary renovation projects.
Registered participants from outside Denmark will receive information about our partner hotel, which offers special rates for REDay attendees (subject to availability).
Co-organisers:
- The Renovate Europe Campaign (REC)
- SYNERGI
Highlights:
- European and Danish perspectives on energy renovation and affordability
- Discussions about the opportunities and challenges of the deep renovation of the building stock
- Deep dives on key topics such as affordable housing, financing, EPBD implementation and non-residential buildings
- Panel debate with industry leaders and MEPs on accelerating energy renovation
- Site visit to exemplary renovation projects
Agenda:
09:15-10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00 WELCOME BY THE ORGANISERS
Adrian Joyce (Moderator), Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign
- Morten Helveg Petersen, President of SYNERGI
- Julie Kjestrup, President of Efficient Buildings Europe
10:10 KEYNOTE FROM Commissioner Dan Jørgensen
10:25 Setting the scene for FUTURE EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE BUILDINGS
- Oliver Rapf, BPIE
10:35 Fireside chat with 3 CEOs
Morten Helveg Petersen (Moderator), President of SYNERGI
- Lars Petersson – VELUX
- Jes Munk Hansen – ROCKWOOL
- Hans Jürgen Kalmbach – Hansgrohe Group
11:10 Coffee break
11:30 PARALLEL SESSIONS
Session 1: Beyond Bricks – Affordable Housing as a Driver of the Green Transition
- Zuzana Matlonova, Project Manager at Habitat for Humanity
- Tristan Suffys and Alicja Szambelan, Eurogypsum
- Rasmus Christian Andersen, Vice President, Regional Sales Director for Europe, Grundfos
Session 2: Unlocking investments – Bridging the Building Renovation Finance Gap
- Iben Søndergaard, Deputy Director General, Danish Energy Agency
- Peter Sweatman, Chief Executive at Climate Strategy & Partners
Session 3: Realising the Potential – Driving Energy Renovation in Commercial Buildings
- Joe Durkan, Head of Technical Department/Office of National Retrofit, SEAI, Ireland
- Rada Rodriguez – SVP Professional Europe North & East, Signify
12:30 LUNCH
13:45 High-Level Plenary panel debate with business leaders and MEPs
Which policies should be put in place to accelerate renovation?
- Niels Fuglsang, MEP, Denmark
- Niels Flemming Hansen, MEP, Denmark
- Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer, Johnson Controls
- Terry McGivern, Managing Director, Kingspan Insulation Continental Europe
- David Ducarme, Group Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO, Knauf Insulation
15:00 Departure by bus/metro
15:30 Site visits
Learn more about the site visits here.
17:30-19:30 Reception
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details!
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