The end of greenwashing as flex grows in strength

The office sector is entering a period of deeper qualitative and financial scrutiny. Decisions regarding new projects, refurbishments, or leasing are now supported by more thorough analyses and rigorous financial calculations. This trend is expected to intensify in 2026. New office supply in Poland remains very limited, and the number of projects under construction has fallen to the lowest levels in years. Economic conditions are not conducive to new office investments. High financing and construction costs, further exacerbated by stringent ESG requirements, remain a key barrier to their implementation. Requests for proposals now require the specification of hard data, such as energy consumption, carbon footprint, and indoor air quality. At the same time, EU regulations remain flexible, with timelines and ambitions being adjusted, which further favours solid business calculations over declarations. In practice, developers holding prime land in city centres often refrain from deliver