Documented sustainability is needed

Denmark and the EU

Stricter Danish climate requirements

Denmark has taken significant steps towards more climate-friendly construction. Since July 2025, the requirements for the climate footprint of buildings have been considerably tightened, and more building types are now covered by the climate requirements. At the same time, differentiated limit values have been introduced depending on building type, which places increased demands on design, choice of materials and technical installations alike.

For the ventilation industry, this means that the total climate footprint of systems is becoming increasingly important. The focus is no longer solely on energy consumption, but also on the environmental impact of materials throughout the building's entire lifetime. Energy-efficient air handling units, low pressure drop and high heat recovery therefore play a crucial role in the construction of the future.

The EU taxonomy as a market driver

The EU taxonomy has established a common European definition of what can be considered environmentally sustainable construction. The aim is to create transparency and ensure that investments increasingly support the EU's climate and environmental objectives. The taxonomy has therefore become highly significant for both financial institutions and property investors.

We are seeing growing interest among pension funds, property funds and professional developers in ensuring that new projects meet both national climate requirements and the EU's sustainability criteria. For many projects, sustainability is no longer merely a competitive parameter, but a prerequisite for access to attractive financing and long-term value creation.

Rapid and consistent development

Developments in sustainable construction are moving faster than ever before. Requirements for documentation, energy efficiency, choice of materials and CO₂ reduction are expected to be tightened further in the coming years. At the same time, greater demands are being placed on the indoor climate, comfort and operating economy of buildings.

Ventilation currently accounts for a relatively limited share of a building's total climate footprint, but its importance is growing as the other building components are optimised. It is therefore becoming increasingly important to choose ventilation solutions that combine low energy consumption with high performance and documented sustainability.

Ventilation is also of crucial importance for a building's total energy consumption and occupant comfort. By combining energy-efficient ventilation systems with effective heat recovery, building owners can reduce both their climate footprint and operating costs, while creating a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.