The PCAF European Building Emission Factor Database provides financial institutions with emission factors for mortgages and real estate across Europe, enabling measurement and tracking of financed emissions by country, building type, and energy performance.

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Austria

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Belgium

Flanders, BE

Waterloo, WBR, BE

Bulgaria

Switzerland

Cyprus

Czechia

Germany

Denmark

Estonia

Spain

Barcelona, ES

Bilbao, BI, ES

Burgos, ES

Cadiz, ES

Granada, ES

Almería, AL, ES

Lugo, ES

Madrid, ES

Sevilla, ES

Toledo, ES

Valencia, ES

Zamora, ES

Finland

France

United Kingdom

England, GB

Northern Ireland, GB

Scotland, GB

Wales, GB

Greece

Croatia

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Latvia

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Sweden

Slovenia

Slovakia

Türkiye

Kosovo

Distribution warehouse cold (EPC Rating: F)

Distribution warehouse warm (EPC Rating: F)

Healthcare (EPC Rating: F)

Hotel (EPC Rating: F)

Leisure/Lodging (EPC Rating: F)

Multi-family home (EPC Rating: F)

Non-residential total (EPC Rating: F)

Office (EPC Rating: F)

Residential total (EPC Rating: F)

Retail - high street (EPC Rating: F)

Retail - shopping center (EPC Rating: F)

Retail - warehouse (EPC Rating: F)

Single-family home (EPC Rating: F)

Distribution warehouse cold (EPC Rating: B)

Distribution warehouse cold (EPC Rating: C)

Distribution warehouse cold (EPC Rating: D)

Distribution warehouse cold (EPC Rating: E)

Distribution warehouse warm (EPC Rating: B)

Distribution warehouse warm (EPC Rating: C)

Distribution warehouse warm (EPC Rating: D)

Emission intensity of a distribution warehouse cold (EPC Rating: F) building. This emission factor applies to unenclosed industrial properties such as large halls in the outskirts used for the purpose of storing / processing and distribution of goods. This factor should be used when estimated building energy consumption per floor area based on official building energy labels and the floor area are available. Emissions are calculated using estimated building energy consumption and average emission factors specific to the respective energy source. The emission factor refers to the use phase of the building only. The building’s construction or demolishment phase and its emissions are not covered. Retrieved from PCAF European building emission factor database updated in August 2023. The primary data source is CRREM Global Pathways. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

Emission intensity of a distribution warehouse warm (EPC Rating: F) building. This emission factor applies to unenclosed industrial properties such as large halls in the outskirts used for the purpose of storing / processing and distribution of goods. This factor should be used when estimated building energy consumption per floor area based on official building energy labels and the floor area are available. Emissions are calculated using estimated building energy consumption and average emission factors specific to the respective energy source. The emission factor refers to the use phase of the building only. The building’s construction or demolishment phase and its emissions are not covered. Retrieved from PCAF European building emission factor database updated in August 2023. The primary data source is CRREM Global Pathways. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

Emission intensity of a healthcare (EPC Rating: F) building. This emission factor applies to properties used for primary healthcare such as hospitals / clinics / physical therapy centers / mental health centers / rehabilitation or restorative care centers. This factor should be used when estimated building energy consumption per floor area based on official building energy labels and the floor area are available. Emissions are calculated using estimated building energy consumption and average emission factors specific to the respective energy source. The emission factor refers to the use phase of the building only. The building’s construction or demolishment phase and its emissions are not covered. Retrieved from PCAF European building emission factor database updated in August 2023. The primary data source is CRREM Global Pathways. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

Emission intensity of a hotel (EPC Rating: F) building. This emission factor applies to accommodation properties including hotels / motels / youth hostels / lodging and resorts. This factor should be used when estimated building energy consumption per floor area based on official building energy labels and the floor area are available. Emissions are calculated using estimated building energy consumption and average emission factors specific to the respective energy source. The emission factor refers to the use phase of the building only. The building’s construction or demolishment phase and its emissions are not covered. Retrieved from PCAF European building emission factor database updated in August 2023. The primary data source is CRREM Global Pathways. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

Emission intensity of a leisure/Lodging (EPC Rating: F) building. This emission factor applies to properties used for leisure and sports such as sports club houses gyms / sports stadia / indoor sports arenas / halls / swimming pools / theatre and auditoria. This factor should be used when estimated building energy consumption per floor area based on official building energy labels and the floor area are available. Emissions are calculated using estimated building energy consumption and average emission factors specific to the respective energy source. The emission factor refers to the use phase of the building only. The building’s construction or demolishment phase and its emissions are not covered. Retrieved from PCAF European building emission factor database updated in August 2023. The primary data source is CRREM Global Pathways. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

Emission intensity of a multi-family home (EPC Rating: F) building. This emission factor applies to multi-dwelling units such as duplex / semi-detached / townhouses and apartment blocks. This factor should be used when estimated building energy consumption per floor area based on official building energy labels and the floor area are available. Emissions are calculated using estimated building energy consumption and average emission factors specific to the respective energy source. The emission factor refers to the use phase of the building only. The building’s construction or demolishment phase and its emissions are not covered. Retrieved from PCAF European building emission factor database updated in August 2023. The primary data source is CRREM Global Pathways. For detailed guidance on the application and interpretation of these emission factors please refer to the original documentation provided by the source.

Property	Value
Description	The PCAF European Building Emission Factor Database provides financial institutions with emission factors for mortgages and real estate across Europe, enabling measurement and tracking of financed emissions by country, building type, and energy performance.
Source type	Non-profit Organisation
Original dataset URL	URL
Year released	2023
Geography	Multiple regions
Sector	Buildings and Infrastructure Energy
Type of data	Activity-based
Emission results	CO2e
Data Transformation	The source reports emissions in tCO2e/m², which have been converted to kgCO2e/m². The source reports emissions in tCO2e/MWh, which have been converted to kgCO2e/kWh. The source reports emissions in tCO2e/#, which have been converted to kgCO2e/building.

Property	Value
Type of license	Public
License URL	URL

Property	Value
Data quality assurance	Vetted by Climatiq
Quality flag(s)	NA

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