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Vote for Merve Güngör from EKOenergy with just 2 clicks Merve Güngör, who has been working at EKOenergy’s Secretariat since 2016, is one of three finalists shortlisted for the EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2021 in the Young Energy Trailblazer category. The award recognises outstanding activities carried out by young people (under 35) which advance the …

Young Energy Trailblazer Award – Vote now for EKO-Merve Læs videre »

Our recent publication, EKOenergy ecolabel: 1 tool to cover 5 dimensions of leadership in the transition to 100% renewable energy explores how choosing EKOenergy-labelled energy contributes to the five dimensions of leadership as identified in the paper Business leadership in the transition to renewable electricity, published in 2020 by the RE100, the Climate Group and …

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Fundraising for new renewable energy projects EKOenergy promotes sustainable renewable energy in many ways. One of the ways we do this is via our Climate Fund, through which we collect funds to finance renewable energy projects to fight energy poverty and contribute to multiple Sustainable Development Goals. For each EKOenergy-labelled MWh sold, the EKOenergy licensees …

Six new solar energy projects financed by EKOenergy Læs videre »

In 2020, EKOenergy’s Climate Fund granted 15,000€ to the Malinese NGO ASIC for the installation of solar PV panels on two health centers and 15,000€ to the NGO OMAFES for the installation of solar lighting for five schools and five health centers. Both these grants to support solar energy in Mali are part of our …

Solar energy for schools and health centres in Mali Læs videre »

The EKOenergy ecolabel is a tool to facilitate active communication regarding energy consumers’ commitment to renewable energy, both to their clients and to the sector. As a nonprofit, nature conservation initiative, we are happy to guide consumers to the most sustainable and impactful energy products. We regularly set up communication campaigns to promote the use …

EKOenergy’s communication campaign for the cosmetics sector: EKObeauty Læs videre »

What is EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award? We’re thankful to all our licensed sellers for offering EKOenergy-labelled energy all around the world. Last year, we started to put a few of them under the spotlight to celebrate their extraordinary achievements. EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award was created to honour the licensed EKOenergy seller which has grown the fastest in …

EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2021 goes to Nordic Green Energy Sweden! Læs videre »

Thanks to growing demand from environmentally-conscious energy consumers and sellers, EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available in many continents. Choosing EKOenergy isn’t only an extra step for the climate and nature, it’s also an extra step for your communication activities by announcing your participation in the energy transition. We are happy to announce that EKOenergy’s several …

EKOenergy for Ecuador: First consumer, Tecopesca Læs videre »

What is EKOenergy’s Ivy Award? We’re thankful to all our licensed sellers for offering EKOenergy-labelled energy all around the world. Once a year, we highlight the extraordinary achievements and celebrate a few of them. EKOenergy’s Ivy Award was created to honour a licensed EKOenergy seller for having made remarkable efforts in the promotion of EKOenergy-labelled …

EKOenergy’s Ivy Award 2021 goes to Eida! Læs videre »

We are proud to announce that EKOenergy, international and nonprofit environmental label for renewable energy, is one of the recipients of the European Citizen’s Prize 2020! The European Citizen’s Prize is awarded by the European Parliament since 2008 to exceptional achievements in promoting mutual understanding and interaction between citizens or in facilitating cross-border or transnational …

European Citizen’s Prize for EKOenergy ecolabel Læs videre »

Introduction The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 2 Guidance is the most widely used and internationally accepted set of rules. Its requirements for energy tracking also form the basis for the tracking requirements of the EKOenergy ecolabel, as well as the CDP and the RE100 guidelines. An increasing number of consumers feel the pressure to switch …

EKOenergy’s approach with regard to unique claims and avoidance of double counting Læs videre »