This deliverable summarises the work done in Task 1.1: Mapping of EPCs and sustainability certifications. Evaluation of effectiveness and impact on the market. The task goal is to provide an updated overview of national energy performance certificates and sustainability certification systems in the EUB SuperHub participating countries and to assess their role in the real estate market. To achieve this, the task was divided into two main parts. In the first part, deep cross-analysis of the current EPCs and sustainability certifications in terms of quality (inputs, outputs, data, methodologies, experts), visibility (awareness, communication, image, perception of certifications, range, advertising) and usability (information, how triggers lead to action,) was made based on the input from all national consortium partners and available literature. The second part of this report studies the role of energy performance certificates (EPCs) and building sustainability certificates (SCs) in purchasing decisions and the stakeholder’s perceived level of trust in these certificates.
EUB SuperHub – Quality, usability and visibility of energy and sustainability certificates in the real estate market