CORE and Zero Carbon certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) are highly relevant for projects in light of the EU’s EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) and EU Taxonomy targets.
 

1. Alignment with EPBD Requirements:
   The revised EPBD emphasizes nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB), improved energy efficiency, and lifecycle carbon considerations. Achieving ILFI Zero Carbon certification demonstrates compliance not only with operational energy limits but also with embodied carbon and whole-building lifecycle emissions, which are increasingly being recognized under EPBD reporting and national transpositions.
   
   
   
    

2. Support for EU Taxonomy Compliance:
   The EU Taxonomy defines technical screening criteria for sustainable investments, requiring measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and alignment with climate mitigation objectives. Projects certified under ILFI CORE or Zero Carbon provide verifiable evidence of carbon-neutral design and construction, making them ready for green financing, ESG reporting, and EU Taxonomy-aligned investments.
   
   
   
   
   Mitigation of Short- and Long-Term Risks:

3. ILFI certification ensures that buildings address short-term targets (2030) for operational and embodied carbon and are prepared for long-term climate neutrality (2050). This reduces financial and regulatory risk, supports investor confidence, and improves eligibility for EU and national funding programs.
    

4. Market Differentiation and Future-Proofing:
   Achieving recognized sustainability certification signals leadership in carbon-neutral construction. For developers, municipalities, and material suppliers, it demonstrates proactive compliance with EU directives and regulations, enhancing project value and market competitiveness.