In an article on the Facilitate Magazine website, Bradford Keen discusses a new Siemen’s report that shows more organisations now regard facilities and buildings as critical assets for emissions reduction and operational competitiveness.
Energy Efficiency Tops Corporate Infrastructure Priorities
Energy efficiency in buildings has become the leading infrastructure priority for organisations globally, rising from seventh place in 2023 to first place in 2025, according to Siemens’ new Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025.
The biennial study, which surveyed 1,400 senior executives and government representatives across 19 countries, highlights growing momentum behind decarbonisation strategies despite persistent cost barriers.
The report found that:
- 57% of respondents plan to increase investment in energy-efficiency measures over the next year;
- 55% for smart building technologies; and
- 54% for building electrification.
Siemens said more organisations now regard facilities and buildings as critical assets for emissions reduction and operational competitiveness.
A higher proportion of respondents reported that on-site renewable energy generation and electrification of heating and cooling have reached mature or advanced stages compared with 2023. However, the study noted financial constraints slowing progress.
The most significant barriers since 2023 include lack of capital, rising energy prices and the cost of new equipment and technologies.
To help bridge the financing gap, Siemens is promoting Energy-as-a-Service models to “align payment structures with guaranteed results” such as energy savings and reduced carbon emissions, to replace large upfront capital expenditures with outcome-based operational costs.
Digitalisation is a key enabler
According to the study, 55% of organisations say digital technologies have a strong or transformational impact on energy efficiency, with 56% expecting digital tools to reduce costs and 55% saying they could improve workforce health and safety.
More than half of organisations report that they are ready to implement autonomous building systems.
The study also finds that only 50% of organisations have the data required to make informed decarbonisation decisions, reinforcing the need for more comprehensive building-technology deployment.
Improved transparency is cited as the second-biggest benefit of smart building technologies after ROI, helping organisations better understand their energy and emissions profiles and plan refurbishment and maintenance activity.
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If proven true, this is certainly good news.