The European Commission has published a corrigendum to a delegated regulation amending Annex III of Directive (EU) 2024/1275, which establishes the Union framework for calculating the life-cycle global warming potential (GWP) of new buildings. The correction, issued on 24 April 2026, makes minor textual adjustments to the annex's title and a footnote to ensure clarity in the calculation methodology, covering fossil, biogenic, and land use change emissions.
The corrigendum (C(2026)2887) was prepared by the Directorate-General for Energy (ENER) and corrects the earlier delegated regulation (C(2025)8723 final). It is a technical correction with no substantive policy changes. The original delegated regulation, adopted under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast, sets out rules for member states to calculate the life-cycle GWP of new buildings, aiming to promote low-carbon construction.
Minor adjustments to Annex III The corrigendum modifies the title of Annex III and a footnote to improve readability and avoid misinterpretation. The calculation framework includes emissions from fossil sources, biogenic carbon, and land use change, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of a building's climate impact. The changes do not alter the underlying methodology or targets.
Impact on stakeholders The corrigendum has negligible impact on stakeholders. For EU member states, it clarifies the reporting requirements without adding new obligations. For construction industry actors, the correction ensures consistent application of the GWP calculation rules, reducing potential compliance errors. EU consumers and environmental NGOs may benefit from more accurate life-cycle assessments, but the effect is minimal given the technical nature of the change.
Institutional follow-up The corrigendum enters into force upon publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. No further action from the European Parliament or Council is required, as it is a technical correction to an already adopted delegated act.
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