Net-Zero Commercial Buildings - Trends for Net-Zero Energy and Carbon Buildings: Global Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2023-2032

The market for net-zero commercial buildings is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade, largely due to the implementation of net-zero building codes by national and state governments across Europe and North America. Both private and public building owners are beginning to develop commitments and plans for achieving net-zero in their building portfolios, in preparation for future regulations as well as in response to growing pressure from their employees, customers, boards, and constituents.

While mandatory regulations and voluntary commitments will drive growth in this market, several barriers are likely to keep growth relatively slow until regulations take effect. For one, the definition of a net-zero building has yet to be finalized by regulators, leaving many building owners in a holding pattern until they understand the scope of future net-zero requirements. Second, achieving net-zero can be extremely complex and will often require long-term planning to enact the most cost-effective strategies for reaching the target at both the individual building and the portfolio level. To address this barrier, many existing companies in the commercial real estate market are developing comprehensive advisory solutions to help customers reach their net-zero goals.

This report evaluates the market for net-zero buildings from 2023 to 2032. It discusses key drivers and barriers and provides an overview of the types of companies that are developing net-zero advisory solutions for commercial building owners. The forecasts in this report estimate the number of net-zero buildings over a 10-year period, segmented by global region, building type, construction type, and owner type.