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The Reuse Center Leads Towards a Circular Economy with the Power of EKOenergy

“The Circular economy refers to a production and consumption model where existing materials and products are used as much as possible by borrowing, renting, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling. This extends the lifespan of products,” states the European Parliament. The circular economy is a significant tool in combating climate change. However, it is not a […]

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YIT builds a better world with EKOenergy

YIT Corporation has chosen EKOenergy as part of fulfilling its Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) approved climate targets. YIT is a leading construction company and project developer. The company’s story began in 1912, and its business segments include residential construction, commercial premises, and infrastructure construction. YIT’s revenue in 2023 was 2.2 billion euros, and it employs

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Inés Rosales embraces renewable energy with EKOenergy and Quantica Renovables

Discover how Inés Rosales, a historic Spanish company, is leading the way in sustainable food production with a new rooftop solar system from Quantica Renovables, earning the EKOenergy ecolabel and meeting consumer demand for eco-friendly practices. Read about their journey in EKOenergy’s EKOappetite campaign

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Microsoft: Promuovendo la giustizia ambientale con EKOenergy

L’acquisizione di energia rinnovabile che fa la differenza I consumatori di energia rinnovabile in tutto il mondo sono più che mai alla ricerca di modi per aumentare l’impatto positivo dei loro contratti di energia pulita. Un tipo di soluzioni dall’impatto significativo si concentra sugli effetti sociali, sulla giustizia ecologica e sul coinvolgimento della comunità. Sempre

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Il Gruppo Iliad sigla tre nuovi PPA per il solare a marchio EKOenergy

Il Gruppo Iliad (Free in Francia, Play in Polonia) ha annunciato che le sue filiali hanno firmato altri tre PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) per la fornitura di energia solare con marchio EKOenergy in Francia, Italia e Polonia. In Francia il fornitore di EKOenergy è Engie, mentre in Italia e Polonia è Statkraft. Il Gruppo Iliad

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Hilti and SCHOTT: committed to science-based targets and EKOenergy

Science Based Targets initiatitive The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The SBTi defines and promotes best practices in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science and provides technical assistance

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Kupilka: A Pioneer in Eco-Friendly Manufacturing

Finnish company Kupilka has been using eco-labelled electricity for 25 years! Sustainability is deep in the company’s DNA A family company, now called Kupilka, manufactures injection-moulded products that are designed to last. Their products, such as cups, plates, and cutlery, are made from natural fibre composite material sourced from certified forests in Finland. Sustainability and

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Il primo consumatore EKOenergy in Uganda: St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor

Energia solare nella quotidianità dell’ospedale I consumatori possono scegliere EKOenergy in tutto il mondo. Un modo per ottenere elettricità con eco-etichetta EKOenergy è aggiungere il nostro marchio all’energia solare prodotta in loco.  Un esempio interessante è quello del St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, un ospedale no profit situato a Gulu, in Uganda, la cui missione è

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Microsoft’s purchase of EKOenergy-labelled energy attribute certificates helps support off-grid communities in Kenya

Since last year, Microsoft has purchased EKOenergy-labelled energy attribute certificates (EACs) for a portion of its electricity consumption. Its choice of EKOenergy-labelled EACs has enabled the technology company to make a positive impact not only on the climate but also on off-grid communities in developing countries. We are honoured to have Microsoft among the growing

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Interview with Anna Wikholm from 3 Kaveria, Finnish ice cream company using EKOenergy

As part of our outreach campaign “EKOappetite”, we promote the use of renewable energy in food processing businesses. We reached out to an existing EKOenergy user, the Finnish ice cream manufacturer 3 Kaveria (“3 Friends”) for an interview to learn more about their motives for using EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity. Anna Wikholm, the brand manager at

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SAP and EKOenergy: Partners for a renewable future

Thanks, SAP, for using EKOenergy In a recent article on their website, the German multinational software company SAP explains why the company chooses EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity: SAP and EKOenergy Partner for a Renewable Future. We take the opportunity to thank SAP for their trust in our non-profit ecolabel and congratulate them on their progress in

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The Iliad Group and Engie sign PPA for EKOenergy-labelled solar energy

The Iliad Group is a fast-growing provider of telecommunication services in Europe, with their main activities in France, Italy and Poland. Their operations as a mobile phone service provider include prepaid SIM cards, internet access and hosting services. In early 2021, the Iliad Group started using EKOenergy-labelled electricity to power their activities in France and

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SCHOTT and Engie sign 2 PPAs for EKOenergy-labelled electricity

SCHOTT, a leading international company in the areas of specialty glass, glass-ceramics and glass innovations, closed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Engie for electricity from German solar and wind farms. The total volume of the deal is 200 gigawatt-hours and all electricity will get the EKOenergy label. SCHOTT has been using EKOenergy-labelled electricity for

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La principale rete di ricarica di veicoli elettrici, Virta, usa EKOenergy

I clienti preferiscono sempre più ricaricare veicoli elettrici con le fonti rinnovabili In Europa, le emissioni dei trasporti rappresentano un quinto di tutte le emissioni di gas serra – e il 78% di esse proviene dal trasporto su strada. Un sondaggio tra i clienti, condotto dall’operatore della rete di ricarica per veicoli elettrici “Virta” nel

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