Start-ups and scale-ups are at the heart of innovation, economic growth, and the clean energy transition in Europe. Yet, they face significant challenges, including limited access to financing, complex regulations, and fragmented markets. These barriers prevent many from scaling effectively, and the focus on large-scale projects leaves smaller innovators struggling to compete. This paper acts as SEFA’s Response to the European Commission’s public Consultation on Start-ups and Scale-up Strategy

Public procurement represents €2 trillion annually—nearly 14% of the EU’s GDP—making it a powerful tool to drive sustainable change. Yet, inefficiencies, financial barriers, and outdated regulatory frameworks continue to slow progress. Without reforms, public authorities…

As Europe advances toward a net-zero carbon future, the Sustainable Energy Finance Association (SEFA) has laid out a bold vision to guide the European Union (EU) through this transformation. SEFA, Europe’s trade association for sustainable energy in the built environment, has published a comprehensive manifesto that outlines the essential steps for advancing sustainable energy financing, reinforcing European competitiveness, and aligning with the EU’s 2040 climate goals. This article highlights SEFA’s strategic priorities as the association calls on EU policymakers to address critical barriers and opportunities in the sustainable energy sector.

SEFA has released a new position paper highlighting the need for a strengthened financial framework to scale up energy-efficient renovations in Europe’s building sector. In alignment with the EU's Renovation…

At SEFA’s General Assembly held in Barcelona, SEFA adopted a pivotal manifesto aimed at advancing Europe’s transition to a net-zero carbon future within the built environment. This manifesto outlines SEFA's commitment to