Energy efficiency in buildings at COP15

During the UN Climate Summit COP15 in Copenhagen, the Rockwool Group organised several events to highlight the fact that energy efficiency in buildings is a key climate solution. It included a side event at the COP15 venue featuring three speakers each of whom, from their personal perspective, delivered a clear message: climate change needs to be addressed through action, we have the necessary technology available to act now, and energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in achieving the goals on CO2 reduction. 75 per cent of all energy consumption in buildings can be saved which equals a reduction of the world’s total energy consumption of approximately 20 per cent.

You can read more below about the presentations at the event and investigate further by clicking on the links. 

Watch the films and download the presentations
You can watch the 9 minute executive summary film.

Watch the films

Download the press material from the Rockwool Group, which includes the presentations from the speakers.

It is time to act
There is no more time to waste, and there is no reason to postpone energy efficiency initiatives. These were the key messages from Rockwool Group CEO Eelco van Heel who held a presentation made at the side event during COP15.

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WWF calls for action in buildings
Kim Carstensen, leader of the WWF Global Climate Initiative, represents an organisation which is not usually associated with energy efficiency issues. But there are very good reasons for ‘the panda organisation’ to engage with climate change and energy efficiency, explained Kim Carstensen at the Rockwool sponsored side event on 9 December at the COP15 summit.

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Energy efficiency in buildings is the most important factor
If we want a low carbon energy future, energy efficiency in buildings is the most important factor. It is also a cost-effective method, explained Jens Laustsen from the International Energy Agency, because it is the only way to reduce emissions and make money at the same time.

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