Global Shading Day 2025: Shading technology as the key to energy savings and a more sustainable future

21.3.2025 Ivan Landa

Climate change, rising temperatures and increasing energy consumption are the challenges we face today. One of the simplest and most effective solutions for reducing the energy consumption of buildings is smart shading technology. Its importance will be highlighted by Global Shading Day 2025, which will take place on March 21.

How can shading technology help the planet?

While new ways are being sought to reduce CO₂ emissions and energy consumption, natural cooling through shading represents an affordable and effective solution that we can use today:

• Reduces carbon footprint – By limiting the use of air conditioning, electricity consumption and thus the production of greenhouse gas emissions can be significantly reduced.
• Promotes sustainability – Smart shading helps protect the indoor environment of buildings and reduces their energy consumption.
  Improves quality of life – Natural regulation of temperature and light leads to better comfort and a healthier environment without extreme temperature fluctuations.
• According to a Guidehouse study, the expansion of smart shading in Europe by 2050 could reduce energy consumption for cooling by up to 60%, avoid 100 million tons of CO₂ emissions and save €285 billion.

Join the Global Shading Day 2025 initiative

Global Shading Day is not just a celebration of shading technology, but a call for an ecological and responsible approach to the future. There are many ways to get involved:

• By supporting smart solutions for natural cooling.
• By sharing information about the importance of shading on social media.
• By participating in expert discussions and promoting environmentally friendly solutions.

More information about this initiative, local activities and ways to get involved can be found at www.globalshadingday.com.

Let's help reduce the energy burden of buildings and protect our planet for future generations!