Driving Efficiency: The Impact of the EPBD Directive on Commercial Real Estate in Poland

Poland's commercial real estate sector faces a major challenge in meeting the ambitious targets set by the updated EPBD. From costly retrofits to regulatory uncertainty, investors and property managers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and remain competitive. With an estimated 2.4 mln non-residential buildings in Poland, a significant portion of which are commercial properties like offices, shopping centres, hotels, and warehouses, the scale of the challenge is immense. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of these commercial buildings will require modernization to meet the EPBD standards. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is the European Union's primary tool for driving energy efficiency and emission reduction in the building sector. The April 2024 amendment to the directive represents a substantial challenge for the real estate market, requiring significant investment to bring existing infrastructure up to new standards. However, Poland&