Investors play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to a low-carbon built environment—but how aligned is the Belgian real estate investment market today?
Together with pulse by cfe and Expertisenews.be, the Belgian Green Building Council (BGBC) is proud to support the launch of the first Belgian Low-Carbon Investor Barometer. This initiative gives investors a collective voice and provides valuable insights into how real estate portfolios are being positioned on the path toward net zero.
Earlier this week, the first results of the barometer were presented during a dedicated event, offering a national snapshot of how investors perceive the challenges and opportunities of the low-carbon transition.
Key takeaways from the initial findings include:
- Despite a challenging macroeconomic context, decarbonisation remains a strategic priority for investors.
- Many respondents believe Belgium is lagging behind neighbouring countries in terms of progress and clarity.
- The sector is clearly calling for more consistent and transparent standards to accelerate action and reduce uncertainty.
Beyond the headlines, the barometer explores what truly drives decision-making today: how investors define decarbonisation targets, integrate carbon considerations into investment strategies, and prepare for future risks and opportunities.
At BGBC, we see this barometer as an important step in strengthening dialogue between investors, policymakers, and market players—and in turning ambition into concrete action.
The transition needs facts, not perceptions — clear indicators, shared standards and a common framework. This barometer finally gives Belgium the national reference it lacked.
Gilles Vanvolsem - Managing Director, BGBC