The European Commission launched the pilot phase of Level(s), the first EU-wide tool for sustainable building performance reporting. It focuses on performance indicators in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, resource and water efficiency, as well as health and comfort, according to a European Commission statement announcing its release.

“Level(s) can help us develop an environment built sustainably across Europe and support our transition to the circular economy,” said the Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Karmenu Vella. “It marks an important step towards a more resource-efficient and competitive construction sector in Europe.” 

Level(s) aims to provide a simple entry point for those looking to build more sustainably by focusing on the main aspects of a building’s performance, including greenhouse gas emissions, resource-efficient and circular material life cycles, and adaptation and resilience to climate change.

The test phase will last until 2019.