Buildings & Infrastructure
OT-BU-xxx nodes
- 9.01 — Construction
- 9.02 — Heating & Cooling
- 9.03 — Residential
- 9.04 — Commercial
- 9.05 — Transport Infrastructure
- CT-BU-001 — Green Building Design & Certification
- CT-BU-002 — Building Energy Retrofit
- CT-BU-003 — Affordable Green Housing
- CT-BU-004 — Urban Resilience & Climate Adaptation Infrastructure
- CT-BU-005 — Green Roofs & Urban Greening
9.01 — Construction
| origo_id | 9.01 |
| origo_label | Construction |
| sector | BU |
| source | HolonIQ v2.1 |
| gap_type | |
| latam_relevant | Y |
| cpi_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| cbi_eligible | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eudr_coffee | N |
| eudr_cacao | N |
| eudr_relevant | N |
| eudr_article9_field | none |
| eudr_evidence_type | none |
| col_gf_sector | construction |
| col_gf_activity | New sustainable building construction |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | TBD — Phase 2 |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cr_gf_aligned | Y |
| cth_data_coverage | TBD — Phase 4 |
| schema_version | 1.0 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-26 |
Description
[To be populated — description of what this taxonomy node covers and its relevance to LATAM climate innovation and EUDR compliance.]
EUDR Compliance Relevance
[To be populated during Phase 3 — how data in this category supports Article 9 due diligence.]
Colombia Context
[To be populated during Phase 4 — Colombia-specific regulatory alignment, CTH field presence, market conditions.]
{
"origo_id": "9.01",
"origo_label": "Construction",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "HolonIQ v2.1",
"eudr_coffee": "N",
"eudr_cacao": "N",
"eudr_relevant": "N",
"eudr_article9_field": "none",
"col_gf_sector": "construction",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cr_gf_aligned": "Y",
"schema_version": "1.0",
"last_updated": "2026-05-26"
}
9.02 — Heating & Cooling
| origo_id | 9.02 |
| origo_label | Heating & Cooling |
| sector | BU |
| source | HolonIQ v2.1 |
| gap_type | |
| latam_relevant | Y |
| cpi_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| cbi_eligible | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eudr_coffee | N |
| eudr_cacao | N |
| eudr_relevant | N |
| eudr_article9_field | none |
| eudr_evidence_type | none |
| col_gf_sector | construction |
| col_gf_activity | Energy efficiency in buildings |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | TBD — Phase 2 |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cr_gf_aligned | Y |
| cth_data_coverage | TBD — Phase 4 |
| schema_version | 1.0 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-26 |
Description
[To be populated — description of what this taxonomy node covers and its relevance to LATAM climate innovation and EUDR compliance.]
EUDR Compliance Relevance
[To be populated during Phase 3 — how data in this category supports Article 9 due diligence.]
Colombia Context
[To be populated during Phase 4 — Colombia-specific regulatory alignment, CTH field presence, market conditions.]
{
"origo_id": "9.02",
"origo_label": "Heating & Cooling",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "HolonIQ v2.1",
"eudr_coffee": "N",
"eudr_cacao": "N",
"eudr_relevant": "N",
"eudr_article9_field": "none",
"col_gf_sector": "construction",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cr_gf_aligned": "Y",
"schema_version": "1.0",
"last_updated": "2026-05-26"
}
9.03 — Residential
| origo_id | 9.03 |
| origo_label | Residential |
| sector | BU |
| source | HolonIQ v2.1 |
| gap_type | |
| latam_relevant | Y |
| cpi_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| cbi_eligible | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eudr_coffee | N |
| eudr_cacao | N |
| eudr_relevant | N |
| eudr_article9_field | none |
| eudr_evidence_type | none |
| col_gf_sector | construction |
| col_gf_activity | Building renovation for energy efficiency |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | TBD — Phase 2 |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cr_gf_aligned | Y |
| cth_data_coverage | TBD — Phase 4 |
| schema_version | 1.0 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-26 |
Description
[To be populated — description of what this taxonomy node covers and its relevance to LATAM climate innovation and EUDR compliance.]
EUDR Compliance Relevance
[To be populated during Phase 3 — how data in this category supports Article 9 due diligence.]
Colombia Context
[To be populated during Phase 4 — Colombia-specific regulatory alignment, CTH field presence, market conditions.]
{
"origo_id": "9.03",
"origo_label": "Residential",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "HolonIQ v2.1",
"eudr_coffee": "N",
"eudr_cacao": "N",
"eudr_relevant": "N",
"eudr_article9_field": "none",
"col_gf_sector": "construction",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cr_gf_aligned": "Y",
"schema_version": "1.0",
"last_updated": "2026-05-26"
}
9.04 — Commercial
| origo_id | 9.04 |
| origo_label | Commercial |
| sector | BU |
| source | HolonIQ v2.1 |
| gap_type | |
| latam_relevant | Y |
| cpi_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| cbi_eligible | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eudr_coffee | N |
| eudr_cacao | N |
| eudr_relevant | N |
| eudr_article9_field | none |
| eudr_evidence_type | none |
| col_gf_sector | construction |
| col_gf_activity | New sustainable building construction |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | TBD — Phase 2 |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cr_gf_aligned | Y |
| cth_data_coverage | TBD — Phase 4 |
| schema_version | 1.0 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-26 |
Description
[To be populated — description of what this taxonomy node covers and its relevance to LATAM climate innovation and EUDR compliance.]
EUDR Compliance Relevance
[To be populated during Phase 3 — how data in this category supports Article 9 due diligence.]
Colombia Context
[To be populated during Phase 4 — Colombia-specific regulatory alignment, CTH field presence, market conditions.]
{
"origo_id": "9.04",
"origo_label": "Commercial",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "HolonIQ v2.1",
"eudr_coffee": "N",
"eudr_cacao": "N",
"eudr_relevant": "N",
"eudr_article9_field": "none",
"col_gf_sector": "construction",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cr_gf_aligned": "Y",
"schema_version": "1.0",
"last_updated": "2026-05-26"
}
9.05 — Transport Infrastructure
| origo_id | 9.05 |
| origo_label | Transport Infrastructure |
| sector | BU |
| source | HolonIQ v2.1 |
| gap_type | |
| latam_relevant | Y |
| cpi_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | TBD — Phase 1 |
| cbi_eligible | TBD — Phase 1 |
| eudr_coffee | N |
| eudr_cacao | N |
| eudr_relevant | N |
| eudr_article9_field | none |
| eudr_evidence_type | none |
| col_gf_sector | transport |
| col_gf_activity | Transport infrastructure for modal shift |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | TBD — Phase 2 |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cr_gf_aligned | Y |
| cth_data_coverage | TBD — Phase 4 |
| schema_version | 1.0 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-26 |
Description
[To be populated — description of what this taxonomy node covers and its relevance to LATAM climate innovation and EUDR compliance.]
EUDR Compliance Relevance
[To be populated during Phase 3 — how data in this category supports Article 9 due diligence.]
Colombia Context
[To be populated during Phase 4 — Colombia-specific regulatory alignment, CTH field presence, market conditions.]
{
"origo_id": "9.05",
"origo_label": "Transport Infrastructure",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "HolonIQ v2.1",
"eudr_coffee": "N",
"eudr_cacao": "N",
"eudr_relevant": "N",
"eudr_article9_field": "none",
"col_gf_sector": "transport",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cr_gf_aligned": "Y",
"schema_version": "1.0",
"last_updated": "2026-05-26"
}
CT-BU-001 — Green Building Design & Certification
| origo_id | CT-BU-001 |
| origo_label | Green Building Design & Certification |
| sector | BU |
| source | origo |
| cpi_aligned | Y — Buildings sector |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | Y |
| cbi_eligible | Y |
| iea_aligned | N |
| col_gf_sector | Construcción |
| col_gf_activity | Construcción de nuevos edificios sostenibles |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | Y |
| col_sisclima_relevant | Y |
| col_ley2169 | Y |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cth_clp_coverage | N |
| cth_data_coverage | N |
| schema_version | 1.1 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-27 |
Description
Technologies, standards, and certification frameworks for designing buildings that minimize environmental impact across their lifecycle. Covers green building rating systems (EDGE, LEED, CASA Colombia), energy modeling, sustainable materials selection, and net-zero building design approaches.
Colombia Context
Colombia's Resolución 0549 (2015) established the country's first mandatory green construction code, setting minimum energy and water efficiency thresholds for new buildings. CAMACOL (Cámara Colombiana de la Construcción) actively promotes sustainable construction practices across the sector. The EDGE certification system, developed by IFC, has strong uptake in Colombia — particularly in Bogotá, Medellín, and Barranquilla — with over 100 certified projects. Colombia's NDC 2030 includes a buildings sector target requiring 20% reduction in energy consumption per square meter for new commercial buildings.
EUDR Relevance
Limited direct EUDR relevance. Wood used in construction could trigger EUDR due diligence requirements under the timber/wood commodity vertical if sourced from tropical forests. Green building certification schemes increasingly require verified sustainable sourcing for wood-based materials.
CTH Data Coverage
Not currently covered by CLP field programs or Sustenttia diagnostic platform. REIN Hub has not yet onboarded green building ventures. Potential future coverage through partnerships with CAMACOL member firms and EDGE-certified developers.
Green Finance Alignment
Strong alignment across all three green finance frameworks. Colombia's Taxonomía Verde (TVC) explicitly covers new sustainable building construction under the Construcción sector. CBI Low Carbon Buildings criteria apply to certified green buildings. EU Taxonomy Activity 7.1 (Construction of new buildings) requires near-zero energy building standards. Triple-aligned node suitable for green bond labeling.
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"origo_label": "Green Building Design & Certification",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "origo",
"cpi_aligned": "Y — Buildings sector",
"eu_taxonomy_aligned": "Y",
"cbi_eligible": "Y",
"iea_aligned": "N",
"col_gf_sector": "Construcción",
"col_gf_activity": "Construcción de nuevos edificios sostenibles",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"col_ndc2030_aligned": "Y",
"col_sisclima_relevant": "Y",
"col_ley2169": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cth_clp_coverage": "N",
"cth_data_coverage": "N",
"schema_version": "1.1",
"last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}
CT-BU-002 — Building Energy Retrofit
| origo_id | CT-BU-002 |
| origo_label | Building Energy Retrofit |
| sector | BU |
| source | origo |
| cpi_aligned | Y — Buildings sector |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | Y |
| cbi_eligible | Y |
| iea_aligned | N |
| col_gf_sector | Construcción |
| col_gf_activity | Renovación de edificios para eficiencia energética |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | Y |
| col_sisclima_relevant | Y |
| col_ley2169 | Y |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cth_clp_coverage | N |
| cth_data_coverage | N |
| schema_version | 1.1 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-27 |
Description
Technologies and strategies for improving energy performance of existing buildings. Includes envelope upgrades (insulation, glazing), HVAC system replacement, lighting retrofits, building energy management systems (BEMS), and deep energy retrofits targeting 50%+ energy reduction.
Colombia Context
Colombia's PROURE program (Programa de Uso Racional y Eficiente de Energía) provides the national framework for building energy efficiency, including incentives for retrofit projects. The urban building stock in major cities — Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla — presents significant retrofit potential, with most commercial buildings constructed before energy efficiency codes existed. Colombia's NDC 2030 buildings target implies substantial retrofit activity will be needed to meet sectoral emissions reductions. UPME (Unidad de Planeación Minero-Energética) publishes building energy benchmarks used to prioritize retrofit candidates.
EUDR Relevance
This node has no direct EUDR commodity relevance.
CTH Data Coverage
Not currently covered by CLP or Sustenttia. Building energy retrofit ventures are a potential fit for REIN Hub acceleration, particularly ESCOs (Energy Service Companies) operating in Colombian commercial real estate markets.
Green Finance Alignment
Strong green finance alignment. TVC explicitly includes building renovation for energy efficiency under the Construcción sector. CBI criteria cover building energy performance improvements with measurable energy savings. EU Taxonomy Activity 7.2 (Renovation of existing buildings) requires at least 30% primary energy demand reduction. Deep retrofits exceeding 60% savings qualify for enhanced green bond terms under CBI.
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"origo_label": "Building Energy Retrofit",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "origo",
"cpi_aligned": "Y — Buildings sector",
"eu_taxonomy_aligned": "Y",
"cbi_eligible": "Y",
"iea_aligned": "N",
"col_gf_sector": "Construcción",
"col_gf_activity": "Renovación de edificios para eficiencia energética",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"col_ndc2030_aligned": "Y",
"col_sisclima_relevant": "Y",
"col_ley2169": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cth_clp_coverage": "N",
"cth_data_coverage": "N",
"schema_version": "1.1",
"last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}
CT-BU-003 — Affordable Green Housing
| origo_id | CT-BU-003 |
| origo_label | Affordable Green Housing |
| sector | BU |
| source | origo |
| cpi_aligned | Y — Buildings sector |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | partial |
| cbi_eligible | Y |
| iea_aligned | N |
| col_gf_sector | Construcción |
| col_gf_activity | Vivienda de interés social con criterios de sostenibilidad |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | Y |
| col_sisclima_relevant | Y |
| col_ley2169 | Y |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cth_clp_coverage | N |
| cth_data_coverage | N |
| schema_version | 1.1 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-27 |
Description
Integration of green building principles into affordable and social housing programs. Covers passive design for tropical climates, low-cost energy efficiency measures, sustainable materials appropriate for social housing budgets, and nature-based solutions for thermal comfort in low-income housing.
Colombia Context
Colombia's VIS (Vivienda de Interés Social) and VIP (Vivienda de Interés Prioritario) programs deliver hundreds of thousands of social housing units annually through Minvivienda (Ministerio de Vivienda, Ciudad y Territorio). Resolución 0549 applies minimum sustainability standards to these programs, but compliance remains uneven. The TVC construction sector explicitly includes sustainable social housing as an eligible activity. Colombia's climate vulnerability — particularly heat stress in Caribbean coast cities like Barranquilla and Santa Marta — makes passive cooling design critical for affordable housing. Minvivienda's Mi Casa Ya program is the primary subsidy vehicle, now incorporating sustainability criteria.
EUDR Relevance
This node has no direct EUDR commodity relevance.
CTH Data Coverage
Not directly covered by CLP field programs. Sustenttia has potential application for sustainability diagnostics of social housing developers. REIN Hub could support cleantech ventures targeting VIS/VIP material innovation or passive design solutions.
Green Finance Alignment
TVC fully covers sustainable social housing under the Construcción sector, making this node eligible for Colombian green bond issuance. CBI criteria apply through the low-carbon buildings pathway. EU Taxonomy alignment is partial — Activity 7.1 standards are technically applicable but NZEB (near-zero energy building) requirements may be difficult to meet at VIS/VIP budget levels. Social co-benefits strengthen the case for sustainability-linked bond instruments.
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"origo_label": "Affordable Green Housing",
"sector": "BU",
"source": "origo",
"cpi_aligned": "Y — Buildings sector",
"eu_taxonomy_aligned": "partial",
"cbi_eligible": "Y",
"iea_aligned": "N",
"col_gf_sector": "Construcción",
"col_gf_activity": "Vivienda de interés social con criterios de sostenibilidad",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"col_ndc2030_aligned": "Y",
"col_sisclima_relevant": "Y",
"col_ley2169": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cth_clp_coverage": "N",
"cth_data_coverage": "N",
"schema_version": "1.1",
"last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}
CT-BU-004 — Urban Resilience & Climate Adaptation Infrastructure
| origo_id | CT-BU-004 |
| origo_label | Urban Resilience & Climate Adaptation Infrastructure |
| sector | BU |
| source | origo |
| cpi_aligned | Y — Buildings/Cross-sectoral |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | Y |
| cbi_eligible | Y |
| iea_aligned | N |
| col_gf_sector | Construcción |
| col_gf_activity | Infraestructura urbana resiliente al cambio climático |
| col_gf_aligned | Y |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | Y |
| col_sisclima_relevant | Y |
| col_ley2169 | Y |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cth_clp_coverage | N |
| cth_data_coverage | N |
| schema_version | 1.1 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-27 |
Description
Infrastructure designed to increase urban resilience to climate impacts including flooding, heat stress, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Covers permeable pavements, urban drainage systems, climate-resilient public infrastructure, cooling corridors, and integrated urban planning for adaptation.
Colombia Context
Colombian cities face escalating climate adaptation challenges. Cali and Barranquilla experience severe urban heat island effects, with surface temperatures in dense urban cores exceeding surrounding areas by 4-6°C. Bogotá's stormwater infrastructure is overwhelmed during La Niña events, causing recurrent flooding in southern barrios. Colombia's NDC 2030 adaptation component prioritizes urban resilience, and SISCLIMA (Sistema Nacional de Cambio Climático) coordinates adaptation planning across municipalities. UNGRD (Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres) manages disaster risk reduction infrastructure. Ley 2169 (Acción Climática) mandates municipal climate adaptation plans.
EUDR Relevance
This node has no direct EUDR commodity relevance.
CTH Data Coverage
Not directly covered by CLP or Sustenttia. Urban resilience infrastructure represents a potential future vertical for CTH, particularly where nature-based solutions (bioswales, constructed wetlands) overlap with water management technologies.
Green Finance Alignment
TVC covers climate-resilient urban infrastructure under the Construcción sector. CBI Climate Resilience criteria apply to infrastructure designed for adaptation. EU Taxonomy Activity 7.7 (Acquisition and ownership of buildings — climate adaptation) and cross-cutting adaptation criteria under Objective 2 are relevant. Adaptation-focused green bonds and resilience bonds are an emerging instrument class for this node.
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"eu_taxonomy_aligned": "Y",
"cbi_eligible": "Y",
"iea_aligned": "N",
"col_gf_sector": "Construcción",
"col_gf_activity": "Infraestructura urbana resiliente al cambio climático",
"col_gf_aligned": "Y",
"col_ndc2030_aligned": "Y",
"col_sisclima_relevant": "Y",
"col_ley2169": "Y",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cth_clp_coverage": "N",
"cth_data_coverage": "N",
"schema_version": "1.1",
"last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}
CT-BU-005 — Green Roofs & Urban Greening
| origo_id | CT-BU-005 |
| origo_label | Green Roofs & Urban Greening |
| sector | BU |
| source | origo |
| cpi_aligned | partial — Buildings/cross-sectoral |
| eu_taxonomy_aligned | partial |
| cbi_eligible | N |
| iea_aligned | N |
| col_gf_sector | Construcción |
| col_gf_activity | Techos verdes y jardinería urbana sostenible |
| col_gf_aligned | partial |
| col_ndc2030_aligned | Y |
| col_sisclima_relevant | Y |
| col_ley2169 | N |
| latam_colombia | Y |
| cth_clp_coverage | N |
| cth_data_coverage | N |
| schema_version | 1.1 |
| last_updated | 2026-05-27 |
Description
Green roof systems, vertical gardens, urban tree canopy expansion, and other nature-based urban greening interventions. Delivers co-benefits including stormwater management, urban heat island mitigation, biodiversity habitat, air quality improvement, and building insulation.
Colombia Context
Bogotá's Resolución on rooftop gardens (jardines en cubiertas) establishes guidelines for green roof implementation in the capital. The city has promoted urban greening as part of its climate action plan, with targets for increasing urban tree canopy coverage. Colombia's COP16 legacy (Cali, 2024) emphasized urban biodiversity, creating political momentum for nature-based solutions in cities. Medellín's Corredor Verde initiative demonstrated measurable heat reduction along green corridors. Urban greening intersects with Colombia's biodiversity commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15.
EUDR Relevance
This node has no direct EUDR commodity relevance.
CTH Data Coverage
Not covered by CLP or Sustenttia. Limited REIN Hub relevance. Urban greening ventures are primarily municipal-scale rather than startup-scale, though green roof technology providers could be candidates for future REIN Hub cohorts.
Green Finance Alignment
TVC partial alignment — green roofs are not explicitly listed but fall under sustainable construction practices. CBI does not have a specific green roofs criterion. EU Taxonomy partial alignment through biodiversity (Objective 6) and adaptation (Objective 2) pathways but no dedicated activity code. Municipal green bonds could fund urban greening at scale, particularly bundled with stormwater management infrastructure.
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"eu_taxonomy_aligned": "partial",
"cbi_eligible": "N",
"iea_aligned": "N",
"col_gf_sector": "Construcción",
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"col_gf_aligned": "partial",
"col_ndc2030_aligned": "Y",
"col_sisclima_relevant": "Y",
"col_ley2169": "N",
"latam_colombia": "Y",
"cth_clp_coverage": "N",
"cth_data_coverage": "N",
"schema_version": "1.1",
"last_updated": "2026-05-27"
}