Members had also commenced reporting on a new indicator of "total onsite energy intensity". The report highlighted the sector's contributions to the green economy through resource efficiency, carbon sequestration and biobased products and recognized the need for a policy framework that reduces regulatory risks for investments and innovation. The EED requires member states to establish long-term strategies for mobilizing investment in the renewal of national building stocks. The pace of introduction of these measures varies widely across the EU, but overall the market for energy-efficient buildings is growing rapidly.