MEPs have adopted a proposal for new measures to promote the renovation of buildings in the European Union. Under the proposal, all new buildings would have to be zero-emission from 2028 and some existing buildings would have to be renovated. The built environment accounts for a large share of global emissions. Slovakia has a great opportunity to reduce energy usage by renovating both its publicly and privately-owned building stock. By investing in more sustainable construction materials and practices that consider energy efficiency and carbon footprints. Slovakia could also reduce future risks, such as lower property resale values. The process of making a building greener and eco-friendlier is not that simple. This was also one of the main debates during the Climate and sustainability risks and opportunities conference.