Decarbonisation of existing buildings
The world of real estate is changing — buildings that do not plan for carbon neutrality today may become stranded assets tomorrow.
Buildings are responsible for a significant portion of global CO₂ emissions and are therefore increasingly becoming the focus of climate legislation and investment decisions.
We will help you set a clear and verifiable path to decarbonisation in line with EU Taxonomy, ESG requirements, SBTi and global best standards.
We use CRREM tools, digital building twins, and the BREEAM In-Use and LEED O+M frameworks — from accurate data collection and model calibration to designing measures that reduce emissions and increase the value of your property.
The result is not only a reduction in your carbon footprint, but also an increase in the market value and competitiveness of your building at a time when decarbonisation is no longer an option but an obligation.
Your building can be prepared for the future — without unnecessary emissions and without loss of value.
Benefits
Stricter EU Taxonomy requirements, pressure from financial institutions and ESG reporting are creating a new standard for property owners and operators.
Decarbonisation is thus becoming not only an environmental but also an economic necessity.
Reduction of carbon footprint
Increase in market value
Increased competitiveness of the building
Ability to make better business decisions based on real data
Services
Our solutions combine scientifically based approaches (SBTi, CRREM), advanced simulation technologies and digital building twins to provide clients with accurate data and a clear path to carbon neutrality.
Certification systems such as BREEAM In-Use and LEED O+M provide a proven framework for collecting operational data, assessing environmental performance and identifying areas for improvement.
Their implementation is often the first step towards decarbonisation, because:
- They ensure systematic monitoring of energy, water and emissions consumption
- They create a clear structure for planning measures
- They provide internationally recognised verification of environmental performance, which strengthens credibility with investors and banks
- We use CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor) to model a building’s decarbonisation pathway in the context of global and local climate goals.
- The result is a comparison of projected CO₂ emissions with a Paris Agreement-compatible “carbon pathway”, including the identification of stranded asset risks — buildings that could lose their market value without action.
- We build comprehensive digital models of building behaviour, including detailed HVAC systems.
- We calibrate the model based on measured energy consumption and climate data, ensuring high accuracy of predictions and proposed measures.
- The digital twin allows us to test decarbonisation strategies — from optimising operating parameters to proposing technical upgrades — without interfering with actual operations.
- Our outputs are directly applicable to meeting the requirements of the EU Taxonomy (Acquisition & Ownership) and for reporting within ESG frameworks.
- We ensure that data is presented in accordance with the requirements of investors, banks and regulatory authorities.
- The result is transparent and verifiable documentation prepared for due diligence, certification processes and public ESG reports.
- If a client is pursuing SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) goals, we ensure that the emissions trajectory is set and verified to be in line with the 1.5 °C warming limit.
- Our models can simulate the impact of individual measures on the long-term fulfilment of climate goals and the financial sustainability of a building.
FAQ
An overview of answers to frequently asked questions about our company and the services we offer.
CRREM is a tool for modelling the carbon intesity pathway of real estate, which helps identify risks associated with decarbonisation and stranded assets. It allows you to compare projected CO₂ emissions with the Paris Agreement targets and propose measures to reduce them.
LEED O+M is a certification system focused on optimising the operation and maintenance of existing buildings, while decarbonisation focuses on reducing CO₂ emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. Our services combine both approaches to provide a comprehensive solution for our clients.
Yes, we create accurate digital twins of existing buildings, which enable continuous monitoring and optimisation of operations. These models are key to predictive maintenance and testing of modernisation measures without interfering with actual operations.
Contact
Samuel Sůra
+421 911 969 333
sura@salvis.sk
Samuel is the founder and CEO of SALVIS
