From 2006 to January 2009 the EU-Green IT project, which focuses on eco labelling of construction products has been realised (see: www.green-it.net) and an introduction has been elaborated and published in the website as well.
Punkt 1: Description of the GREEN-IT project
The building sector plays an important role to reach the European target to decrease CO
2 emissions by at least 20% until 2020. At present, the European building stock generates 40% of the total primary energy consumption. Significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions within this sector can be achieved by energy saving measures in existing buildings and improved energy efficiency of new buildings following the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). In both cases, the thermal performance of the building envelope plays an important role.
The GREEN-IT Project supports the implementation of the EPBD. It provides an up to date information source for those responsible for construction works particularly energy and environmental properties. The initiative outlines the characteristic of currently available products throughout Europe, which contribute to the energy performance of buildings.
Giving an overview of construction products and their specific properties, existing labels and construction recommendations, the project is not aiming at inventing a new label with particular product requirements. It is designed to inform the target group of existing possibilities to reach high standard building construction.
Characteristics of construction products concerning thermal and environmental properties will be disseminated through a European web based product catalogue. To improve awareness concerning thermal performance of building products, a better and independent access to certified data will be provided by this database as well.
Participation of manufacturers in the GREEN-IT Scheme is on a voluntary basis and provides the opportunity to present product information on a European wide scale.
Link to the webpage: www.green-it.eu
Link to the e2-pilot database: www.bre.co.uk/e2pilot
