Climate Positive Europe Alliance (CPEA)

The Climate Positive Europe Alliance (CPEA) is an independent think-and-do tank headquartered in Brussels, dedicated to accelerating the transformation of the European built environment towards sustainability and climate positivity. Founded with the backing of leading green building councils and sectoral organizations, CPEA operates with a pan-European perspective, aiming to bridge the gap between policy ambitions and practical implementation across the continent. CPEA works to promote a sustainable, zero-carbon built environment that surpasses existing net-zero targets, aligning its actions with the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Alliance emphasizes collaboration between the construction, real estate, finance sectors, and policymakers, supporting the adoption of holistic, data-driven approaches based on life cycle thinking. Its activities include advising policymakers, conducting research, supporting market participants with EU policy compliance, and fostering sectoral partnerships. Key focus areas for CPEA include sustainable finance, the integration of circular economy principles in construction, advancing building data and information management, and aligning the sector with the broader Sustainable Development Goals. The organization leads and participates in initiatives such as the evaluation of EU Taxonomy market readiness, and hosts a European ESG Working Group to harmonize Environmental, Social, and Governance standards across Europe. Through its network of member organizations and partnerships, CPEA mobilizes thousands of professionals and companies, advocating for innovation, just transition, and a resilient, climate-positive European built environment.