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Nous sommes fiers de pourvoir annoncer qu’EKOénergie, label environnemental et international à but non-lucratif pour les énergies renouvelables, est l’un des lauréats du Prix du Citoyen Européen 2020! Le Prix du Citoyen Européen est décerné par le Parlement Européen depuis 2008 pour récompenser des réalisations exceptionnelles en matière de promotion des interactions et connaissances réciproques
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Pampers Harmonie nappies are made with environmentally sustainable, EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity. The nappies are also made from high quality cotton, soft fibers of vegetable origin, and other carefully selected components. Thanks Pampers for amplifying the positive impact of your renewable electricity choice with EKOenergy! You can learn more on the Pampers Harmonie website. Check out
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Funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries In order to bring additionality to consumers’ choice of renewable energy and help realise SDG 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy ecolabel raises funds for new renewable electricity projects in developing countries and regions. For each MWh of sold EKOenergy-labelled energy, our licensed
First Call for Climate Projects – January 2021 Read More »
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 Read More »
As Good Energies Alliance Ireland and EKOenergy are two environmental NGOs operating within the European Solidarity Corps network and as both are having sustainable energy transition and climate action as their core mission, we decided to start collaborating more closely towards our common goals. We believe that like-minded civil society organisations getting together can really
Youth for climate action: Good Energies Alliance Ireland and EKOenergy Read More »
Coopérations Entreprise Socio-Culturelles désigne deux organisations au Luxembourg : Coopérations Asbl et Coopérations Société Coopérative. L’une est une organisation socioculturelle à but non lucratif qui se concentre sur l’art et la culture, l’engagement social et l’aide aux personnes pour qu’elles réalisent leur potentiel. L’autre est une entreprise à vocation socio-économique fonctionnant comme un atelier qui
Consumers’ demand for using renewable energy and their interest in reporting their consumption has given rise to so-called “book and claim systems” in various parts of the world. These are Energy Attribute Certificate systems, such as the Guarantee of Origin system in Europe and the RECs in the USA. If you are familiar with the
What is the CEN Standard process all about? Read More »
In order to bring additionality to renewable energy purchases and help realise SDG 7 (affordable, clean energy for all), the EKOenergy ecolabel raises funds for new renewable energy projects in developing countries (see more on our Climate Fund page). These projects are managed by experienced organisations and are implemented in cooperation with local NGOs. The
Partnerships for the Goals: How we cooperate with the Siemenpuu Foundation Read More »
Le Département des Affaires Économiques et Sociales des Nations Unies (DAES ONU) a réalisé une publication sur les pratiques exemplaires qui contribuent à atteindre les Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD). L’ONU espère que ces exemples inspireront les gouvernements et les parties-prenantes dans leurs efforts pour faire face aux crises, réduire le risque de futures urgences
EKOénergie figure dans la publication sur les ODD du DAES de l’ONU Read More »
Verdonce is a Spanish brand of products that will help you make your home more sustainable and reduce waste, therefore helping the environment. Their products are made with natural materials from local suppliers and are hand-made in Madrid. We interviewed the founders of Verdonce Mónica García and Oliver Green, also known among their friends as
Verdonce: natural home textiles made in Spain using EKOenergy Read More »
For each megawatt-hour sold as EKOenergy hydropower, a contribution of at least 0.10 € (ten cents) is paid to EKOenergy’s Environmental Fund. These contributions are used to finance the implementation of river restoration projects. For this year, and after a previous call in the spring, we still have 15,000 euros in the Fund. The money
Additional call for a river restoration project in Finland Read More »
Handcrafts company Kokoa, located in the Finnish Lapland, uses EKOenergy-labelled renewable electicity in producing ecological, high-quality and long-lasting handicrafts from birch plywood. Thanks Kokoa for choosing sustainable renewable electricity! You can visit their online shop at: https://holvi.com/shop/kokoatuotteet/ Check out our user stories to see the interviews with EKOenergy users we regularly publish. Published on 22
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Révision des critères d’EKOénergie pour la bioénergie – consultation publique Contexte Les critères actuels d’EKOénergie concernant l’électricité pour la bioénergie ont été approuvés en 2013. Ils portent sur 3 aspects principaux : L’efficacité des processus de production (utilisation dans la cogénération) La durabilité de l’origine de la biomasse. Nous n’acceptons que les résidus et les
Consultation publique sur les critères en matière de bioénergie 2020 Read More »
En 2019-2020, EKOénergie a accordé 24 000 euros pour l’équipement solaire de huit cabinets de sages-femmes dans les régions rurales de Madagascar. Le projet a été préparé et mis en œuvre par Santé Sud et ses partenaires locaux. A la fin de l’été 2020, l’installation de panneaux solaires a été réalisée dans 6 des 8
Des panneaux solaires pour les maternités à Madagascar Read More »
