The EU's new energy label scale explained (and what it does to your rating).
The recast EPBD moves every EU country onto a common A–G energy label scale. Find out what changes (when it lands), and why your rating can move without you.
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The GHG Protocol is about to make your Scope 3 estimates visible.
For the first time since 2011, the rules on value chain emissions reporting are being rewritten. Find out how – and if the changes affect you – here.
Sustainability in real estate portfolios: The financial imperative.
Your chance to explore the importance of sustainability in real estate portfolios. Learn how green practices can drive financial returns and enhance property value.
When an A isn’t an A: Why EPCs are failing commercial real estate.
EPCs weren't built for what's now demanded of them. How can a static tool from the 1990s evolve into the dynamic, comparable, auditable, and financially legible system we need today?
What the new EPBD rules mean for Danish property owners.
The revised EPBD is now being transposed into national law across the EU. Find out what is likely to mean for Danish property owners, in practical terms – and without legal jargon.
Take control of your property data today.
The EU's new energy label scale explained (and what it does to your rating).
The recast EPBD moves every EU country onto a common A–G energy label scale. Find out what changes (when it lands), and why your rating can move without you.
The GHG Protocol is about to make your Scope 3 estimates visible.
For the first time since 2011, the rules on value chain emissions reporting are being rewritten. Find out how – and if the changes affect you – here.
Sustainability in real estate portfolios: The financial imperative.
Your chance to explore the importance of sustainability in real estate portfolios. Learn how green practices can drive financial returns and enhance property value.
When an A isn’t an A: Why EPCs are failing commercial real estate.
EPCs weren't built for what's now demanded of them. How can a static tool from the 1990s evolve into the dynamic, comparable, auditable, and financially legible system we need today?
What the new EPBD rules mean for Danish property owners.
The revised EPBD is now being transposed into national law across the EU. Find out what is likely to mean for Danish property owners, in practical terms – and without legal jargon.
No ESG manager but need to get to grips with EU legislation? We got you!
Don’t have an ESG manager? No sweat. Learn everything you need to know about EU legislation on ESG reporting right here.
MIPIM. But make it honest.
Are we bitter we're not going? Who us?
SMEs are out of CSRD scope. But the data requests aren't.
The 2026 Omnibus took most SMEs out of mandatory CSRD reporting. But banks and big customers still want your energy data. Here's what actually changed – and what to do about it.
Ranking your portfolio for retrofit priority: A simple framework.
Get to know this simple but effective five-factor framework to determine which properties to retrofit and improve for sustainability.
What is the CSRD? Everything you need to know.
The whats, the whys and the hows, all wrapped up in one neat article.
What makes a high-risk building in 2026? A portfolio manager’s guide.
Are you a portfolio manager? Here is a detailed guide to high-risk buildings and things to look out for in 2026.
Legacy vs. modern carbon accounting: Advantages and limitations.
If you're still using spend-based accounting, estimates or averages in your ESG reporting, you need modern carbon accounting. Today.
What is GRESB? Everything you need to know.
Learn everything about GRESB assessment and how it’s shaping the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Updated for 2026.
ESG and carbon accounting in 2026: trends and projections.
Learn what 2026 holds for ESG reporting and carbon accounting – from regulation to data quality.
The role of green financing in real estate investments.
Learn how green financing can transform real estate investments to protect portfolio value and keep you ahead of regulation.
Why 2030 isn’t that far away: Decarbonisation trajectories for Nordic real estate.
Learn how Nordic real estate portfolios can set and achieve climate goals by 2030 if they take action today.
GRESB, CRREM, the EU Taxonomy: Which standard should guide your portfolio?
Learn about GRESB, CRREM, and the EU Taxonomy. Discover what they are and when to use them to achieve sustainability in real estate.
How to avoid EV charger overload before it happens.
Discover what EV charger overload is and how to avoid it. Learn about smart chargers, dynamic load balancing, and V2G solutions.
Stop treating energy as a cost centre: Turn it into your secret profit engine.
Find out how real estate portfolio owners and operators can turn energy from a cost anchor to a profit lever – with energy data from comundo.
comundo and Smartvatten partner up to deliver smarter, more sustainable property insights.
Integration brings granular water data into comundo’s property platform, giving customers a fuller picture of their assets.
SBTi building guidelines: What do they mean?
We break down the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) building guidelines so you don't have to (including the 2025 updates).
What property owners need to know about CRD6/L193, ESG risk and the new lending rules.
Recent changes to Danish financial legislation have raised concerns among property owners, but according to Danske Bank, one of Denmark's largest banks, there's no need to panic.
comundo and Danske Bank
comundo partners with Danske Bank to strengthen the real estate sector’s green transition across the Nordics
The GHG Protocol's Scope 1, 2 and 3 – explained.
Looking for the lowdown on the GHG Protocol's Scope 1, 2 and 3? We’ve got you covered. No jargon, no nonsense – just plain English.
Deepki partners with comundo to open up sustainability transformation to the Nordics.
Deepki, the most trusted sustainability solution for real estate, has partnered with comundo to open up energy data collection in the Nordics.
CSRD reporting delays as strategic opportunities: Leveraging the breathing space in Nordic real estate.
Learn about the two-year delay in CSRD reporting and how Nordic real estate companies that are required to report can use the time to their advantage.
The 200k DKK paper cut: The true cost of not automating energy reporting.
Learn how manual energy data collection and reporting can cost real estate portfolios a whopping 200k DKK (and how automation with comundo is the solution).
European Union Omnibus proposal and its implications on tenants.
Learn how the latest EU Omnibus proposal will impact the real estate sector and, particularly, tenants. How will it change reporting?
Twin transition: How technology drives sustainability goals.
Learn everything you need to know about the twin transition and how it’s driving big changes in sustainability for countries, cities, and organisations worldwide.
Why CSRD reporting will transform sustainability practices in 2025.
Learn how the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to shake up sustainability practices across industries – and beyond.
Energy data and real estate investment: Financing and future-proofing your portfolio.
Learn how energy data can improve the financial performance of your real estate portfolio and help you comply with regulations.
Benchmarking buildings: How does the Danish property market stack up?
We’ve benchmarked the Danish property market so you can see how your properties measure up against the rest. Get the insights here.
Decoding the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Understand the requirements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in the EU and how it will impact the real estate sector.
Finding clarity through Stoicism: An interview with Niels Overgaard.
Can you apply ancient philosophy to modern life – both personal and professional? Find out in our first comundo conversation of 2025.
Things that make your life easier #2
Ever wanted to benchmark your properties or see how well they utilise district heating energy? Well, you guessed it; now you can!
comundo customer case: Heimstaden Denmark.
Learn more about how Heimstaden Denmark cut their energy data collection time from two weeks – to one day.
DGNB certification for buildings: Sustainable construction.
Want to know more about DGNB certification – and if getting certified is even worth it? You've come to the right place.
Does a four-day workweek work?
Let’s find out. Every six months we survey our team and share the results here and on YouTube.
ESRS: A beginner's guide to the EU's sustainability reporting standards.
Learn the basics of ESRS, the EU's new sustainability reporting standards. Understand double materiality and how to comply with CSRD.
Gathering, streamlining, and verifying emissions data with comundo.
Dig into how comundo collects, processes, and verifies energy data to give you the most accurate energy emissions for your buildings.
Cost benefits of an all-in-one carbon accounting solution.
Learn about the cost benefits of using an all-in-one carbon accounting solution. Also, find out comundo’s API can ensure high-quality data to enhance your accuracy.
5 best carbon accounting solutions for 2025.
Discover the best carbon accounting solutions for your business that automate data collection and make target-setting a breeze.
2025 trends: Carbon accounting takes centre stage.
Find out what’s going to happen within the carbon accounting space in 2025. Discover trends, projections, and expectations.
5 strategies to be on your way to net zero in 2025.
Find the best strategies to go net zero in 2025. Learn where GHG emissions stand and what needs to be done to achieve the Paris Agreement 2050 goal.
What’s so great about a diverse workforce anyway (and how do you even get one)?
Saying you welcome diverse talent isn’t enough. Learn what truly works – and why it matters.
Scattered consumption and emissions data.
Discover the challenges in energy data reporting and find out how real estate stakeholders can improve data collection and reporting.
CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor): A guide to real estate energy management.
Learn all there is to know about energy management for existing real estate assets with Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor, CRREM for short.
Sustainable building certifications: A comprehensive guide.
Learn all there is to know about sustainable building certifications, how they work, and the benefits they bring to real estate stakeholders. Dig in!
NABERS ratings: Your ultimate guide to going green
Learn everything about the NABERS rating, an initiative to rate the energy, water, waste, and IEQ of buildings in a country.
Can you build a better culture using product design techniques?
It might sound strange, but taking lessons from your product team might be the way to a truly happy workplace. Intrigued? Then read on.
Unlocking the Nordic Swan Ecolabel: A guide to green certification.
Learn everything about the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, a green label for products, services and buildings in the Nordic region.
Want to be the best leader you can be? Then get volunteering.
Motivating and leading your team – especially when they’re remote – can be hard. The key? Mastering your intrinsic motivation skills.
Scope 3 emissions: A guide to carbon accounting’s biggest challenge.
Learn about Scope 3 emissions, why they are so important, and what challenges companies face in their accounting.
LEED certification: Exploring green building certifications.
Learn everything there is to know about LEED certification, a leading building sustainability certification.
Can parental leave be a business advantage? Absolutely. Here’s how and why.
For some companies, the mere mention of pregnancy leave can cause panic. But seen as the opportunity it is, they should welcome the news.
Green loans: Financing a greener earth.
Learn everything you should know about green loans, including how they're helping the real estate sector make buildings eco-friendly. Yay!
The key to successful DEI&B in the workplace? Stay humble. Be open. And listen.
DEI&B. It’s so hot right now. And rightly so. Do it well, and everyone benefits. But how do you do it well? Reading this is a good start.
Things that make your life easier #1
An API, property data per m2 and more! It’s time for new features.
Can the way you plan change your life?
If you’re neurodivergent, yes. Read more about how Tiimo, a planning and scheduling app, is helping the neurodivergent community thrive.
BREEAM: What is it and how to achieve it?
Learn everything you need to know about BREEAM certification, one of the oldest building sustainability certifications.
Reduce your carbon footprint: ABCs of target-setting.
Learn everything about setting climate targets for your company and get tips on how to reduce that footprint.
What are emission factors, and what is their impact on emissions data?
Emission factors are hugely important in carbon accounting. But what even are they?
How can you use sustainability as a strategic tool – when it’s not what gets people to buy?
We talked to the CMO of Viggo, a green taxi company, about how they can keep a focus on sustainability when they know it’s not what sells.
Why tenant energy data is important for your Scope 3 reporting.
Got questions about tenant data and Scope 3 reporting? We've got answers. Plus – tenant data and DGNB certification!
What’s the future of sustainability? The merging of finance and ESG teams.
It’s only a matter of time before ESG data becomes as important and as integrated as finance data. Wouldn't you agree?
CSDDD – the EU’s due diligence directive explained.
Everything you've always wanted to know about CSDDD but were too afraid to ask.
Net zero explainer (for beginners and pros).
Let's talk about net zero. What is it, why is it, when is it – and much more.
Sustainability reporting and assurance – acing corporate ESG reporting.
Are you looking to learn more about ESG reporting and assurance? Then you've come to the right place.
Carbon accounting made simple for SMEs.
Everything you wanted to know about carbon accounting as an SME but were too afraid to ask. Let's dive in!
Think your business travel can’t help reduce carbon emissions? Think again.
We talk to Christian Møller-Holst about travel, reducing emissions and how ESG is like HR was 20 years ago.
Need to measure your tenants’ energy data? You can with comundo.
Measuring and managing tenants’ data has been a problem for property owners in the past. But not anymore.
Carbon tax explained: Does it work?
What is carbon tax? How does it work? How does it differ from carbon credits? Learn everything about carbon taxation and its impact.
ESG reporting in 2024: Will you be affected?
It's not all about CSRD you know. Get the low down on all the trends coming up in 2024, and find out if you'll be affected.
The insider’s guide to successfully implementing a four-day workweek.
It’s not about less work or working harder. It’s about more efficiency, time management and energy optimisation.
Why you, as a modern CFO, should listen to your ESG manager.
Are you a CFO in a company with an ESG manager? It's time to get to know them – and the value they can bring.
A startup rebrand worth shouting about.
We know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes, the cover matters.
Aiming for net-zero emissions in 2024? Here are 5 strategies to get you started.
If your business is going for green next year, check out our five strategies to get you on the path to net-zero emissions in 2024.
The evolution of carbon accounting standards: A comparative analysis.
Discover how carbon accounting standards are changing and how you can keep up with the Joneses (and future-proof your business strategy).
The future of carbon accounting: five predictions for 2024 and beyond.
Learn how AI, regulations, and transparency are shaping the future of carbon accounting and accurate reporting.
Thinking about leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance your carbon accounting?
Discover how leveraging AI in carbon accounting addresses climate and data challenges, predicts emissions and drives climate action.
ISO 14001 audit vs 50001: A guide to environmental management systems.
Learn more about the environmental management systems ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 and how they can help your business go green.
Carbon accounting: demystifying climate and tax systems.
Discover carbon accounting's role in climate efforts, the GHG Protocol and taxation systems for a greener future.
Financed emissions: how banks can support the net-zero transition.
Dig into financed emissions and what you, as part of a financial institution, can do to reduce them and achieve climate goals with SBTi.
Carbon footprint assessment: the key to a sustainable property.
Assess your property's carbon footprint by understanding emission sources, how to measure them, and why accurate data is key for reporting.
Creating a net-zero strategy for your property portfolio? Then you need accurate emissions data.
We talked to Ramboll about how important it is to use accurate data in your net-zero strategy, instead of estimated data from EPCs.
How we work the four-day working week (as a startup).
Think a four-day working week is just working one day less? Nope. It’s a whole new world (of work). Learn about how we do it – as a startup.
How does comundo work (and what is accurate emissions data anyway)?
Learn why the data you get from comundo is better than the data you get from other carbon accounting companies.
What does the four-day workweek mean for our customers?
We might have a four-day workweek but our customers might not (and tech never sleeps). So how do we manage that?
Should your carbon accounting be based on estimates or actual figures?
Exact data means accurate baselines and benchmarks, a positive impact on your bottom line, clean auditor reports – and more ...
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