Practices to Improve State Building Sustainability Performance

This report is a technical document that outlines practices aimed at improving the sustainability performance of state buildings across Europe. It presents a comprehensive review and benchmarking study of public bodies responsible for central government real estate, focusing on their renovation status. The objective is to assist the Directorate for State Property in France and the Central Government Real Estate Agency in the Netherlands in enhancing their building portfolios' sustainability. The report includes an analysis of challenges and opportunities faced by practitioners in six countries, detailing various approaches taken to advance sustainability. It discusses the diversity in state building portfolios, the responsibilities of public bodies, and key considerations for sustainable operation and renovation. Additionally, it features case studies that illustrate different strategies employed to address the challenges of improving energy performance in alignment with the European Green Deal and its climate goals. The document serves as a resource for practitioners in public agencies tasked with enhancing sustainability in their building portfolios.