The First National Roundtable Session will take place on February 28, 2024, at the Zagreb Stock Exchange. This event will bring together key stakeholders from public authorities, financial institutions, capital markets, and the construction sector to foster a national dialogue on advancing energy efficiency in public buildings, multi-apartment residences, family houses, and the entrepreneurial tertiary sector.
Key Topics and Objectives
The session will begin with Mrs. Ivana Gažić, CEO of the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE), discussing the role of capital markets in green bond financing and the need for institutional investors to support climate-related projects. The Ministry of Finance will also present its vision for sustainable financing, including the establishment of a new Department for Sustainable Finance to align national policies with global climate action goals.
Participants will explore critical challenges and opportunities, including:
- Financing energy renovations in multi-apartment buildings and households, addressing socioeconomic impacts and the need for tailored financial instruments.
- Risk assessment and investment monitoring in green projects, with discussions on innovative funding solutions combining grants and financial instruments.
- Fiscal treatment of energy efficiency projects for public authorities and the importance of transparent methodologies for long-term financial planning.
- Data transparency in building renovation needs and financial investments, emphasizing the importance of publicly available information.
- One-stop-shop solutions for building renovation services, with a focus on establishing a national-level model supported by sustainable business frameworks.
Why Attend?
This roundtable will provide a unique opportunity to shape national strategies, exchange expertise, and develop solutions for financing energy efficiency and sustainable building renovations. Key discussions will focus on the integration of public and private sector financing mechanisms (ESIF/RRF and market-based solutions) and identifying sectoral priorities.
Next Steps
The event will set the foundation for continued collaboration, with insights shaping the agenda for future National Roundtable Sessions. Participants will contribute to discussions that influence policy, financial frameworks, and market-driven solutions for achieving Croatia’s energy efficiency and climate goals.
📅 Date: February 28, 2024
📍 Location: Zagreb Stock Exchange, Ivana Lučića 2a, Zagreb, Croatia
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable finance and energy efficiency!