Brussels, Belgium, 5 November 2025 – Daikin Industries, Ltd., parent company of Daikin Europe N.V. and a global leader in building climate solutions, has announced its participation in the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion at COP30. The Pavilion is organised by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative. The event will take place in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025.
The decarbonisation of buildings is a critical international priority, especially in Europe, where policy and market momentum for heat pumps and energy-efficient HVAC is accelerating. Daikin’s participation at COP30 signals its commitment to supporting global and European climate goals, with a focus on practical, scalable solutions for reducing emissions in the built environment.
Daikin will present at the session “Unlocking Energy Efficiency with Sustainable Cooling and Heating for Buildings” on 11 November 2025. The company will showcase its initiatives to promote energy-efficient air conditioning and heat pump heating, supporting the decarbonisation of buildings; a sector responsible for approximately 37% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
What will be covered in the session
- Focus on Operational Carbon: The session will highlight the need to reduce operational carbon (emissions from building operation and energy use), which is the largest contributor to a building’s whole-life carbon footprint.
- International Collaboration: The event will feature representatives from GlobalABC, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the UK Government, and the International Energy Agency (IEA), underlining the global importance of decarbonising the built environment.
- Daikin’s Solutions: Daikin will present its latest energy-saving HVAC solutions, including integrated ventilation and air conditioning systems, and advanced heat pump technologies. The company will also share its ongoing efforts to encourage the wider adoption of these technologies.
Additional Sessions
Daikin will participate in further COP30 events, including:
- “Making Heat Pumps the New Normal for Clean Heating” (14 November)
- “Efficient Cooling and Ventilation for Comfort and Decarbonization” (19 November)
- A seminar on “Turning Avoided Emissions into Corporate Value” at the Japan Pavilion (14 November), organised by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Session Overview: “Buildings and Cooling Pavilion”
- Theme: Unlocking Energy Efficiency with Sustainable Cooling and Heating for Buildings
Date & Time (local): 11 November 2025, 16:30–18:00
Organizer: Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) - Theme: Making Heat Pumps the New Normal for Clean Heating
Date & Time (local): 14 November 2025, 13:00–14:00
Organizer: Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) - Theme: Efficient Cooling and Ventilation for Comfort and Decarbonization
Date & Time (local): 19 November 2025, 9:30–10:30
Organizer: Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC)
For more information, please visit the GlobalABC COP30 Official Website
(Live streaming of the sessions is planned to be available.)
For more details, see the official press release: Daikin to Speak at the COP30 Buildings and Cooling Pavilion.
About Daikin Europe N.V.
The Daikin Europe Group is a leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technology in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Daikin Europe caters to a diverse customer base within this region by designing, manufacturing, and marketing an extensive range of products, maintenance services, and turnkey solutions tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company employs over 13,800 employees through 58 subsidiaries and operates 15 manufacturing sites in Europe (12), Turkey (1) and the Middle East (2). Daikin’s refrigeration products are available under the Daikin, Tewis, Zanotti, Hubbard, and AHT brands. Headquartered in Ostend, Belgium, for over 50 years, the Daikin Europe group is a subsidiary of the global group Daikin Industries.
About Daikin Industries Ltd.
Daikin Industries (DIL) is a global leader in heat pump, air conditioning and air filtration technology. The company employes over 100,000 employees worldwide. Founded in Osaka in 1924, it is the only manufacturer in the world that develops and manufactures heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, as well as compressors and refrigerants in-house. Daikin was named one of the world’s top 100 most innovative companies by Clarivate (UK) and LexisNexis (USA), recognized for its leadership in technology research and intellectual property patents. For its fiscal year 2024 Daikin reported a record sales result of € 28,98 billion sales (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025).
Read more on www.daikin.eu and www.daikin.com.
Media Contacts Daikin Europe N.V.
Sofie Sap – T.: +32 472 580482 Mail: sap.s@daikineurope.com
Daisuke Kakinaga – T.: +32 465 462321 Mail: kakinaga.d@bxl.daikineurope.com
