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Certificate of completion issued to

Jonathan Connelly

For completing

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Pathway

Completion date

01 Aug 2025

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1 CPD credits

Certificate ID

4c1fcbabf5e260ebaa02019b001e1a04

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About Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Pathway

2 Learning modules

32 minutes of learning

4.8 rating

Foundational level

The recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) significantly impacts companies across Europe. This pathway covers the scope and purpose of the Directive, including increased requirements for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the enabling framework. It also delves into decarbonization, exploring how to achieve zero-emission buildings, the critical fossil fuel phase-out, and the implications for building owners, occupiers, investors, and lenders.

In this pathway

Understand the scope and purpose of the recast EPBD

Learn about increased requirements for Energy Performance Certificates

Explore the enabling framework and its role in sustainable finance

Discover methods for decarbonising buildings and phasing out fossil fuels

Analyse the implications of the EPBD for building owners, occupiers, investors, and lenders

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Olivia Jamison

Olivia Jamison

Olivia Jamison, a partner at CMS, has 20 years of experience in environment law and sustainability developments in the UK and EU. She advises businesses on UK Net Zero and the European Green Deal, and has established a pan-European team to monitor key developments. She is a member of CMS ESG Global Steering Committee and UK Sustainability Committee, and initiated the firm's commitment to Science Based Targets in 2018. She advises on emissions reductions, risks, and opportunities impacting asset value.