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In 2012, EKOenergy became a partner organisation of the European Solidarity Corps (previously known as European Voluntary Service). This EU funded program enables us to host long term volunteers. Most of the volunteers stay 10 to 12 months at our office in Helsinki. They help us keep close contact with hundreds of partners in many
Tom, 50th Solidarity Corps volunteer at EKOenergy’s secretariat Read More »
As part of EKOenergy’s #PassionForGreenFashion campaign, we interviewed Francisco Rico, head of sales and administration of Vesica Piscis footwear, a vegan shoes and accessories brand that consumes EKOenergy. As the fashion industry is one of the major contributors to global warming, many companies are aware that their business models have a high environmental cost and
Vesica Piscis: 100% sustainable vegan shoes “made in Spain” Read More »
“It’s really amazing to see how they are learning and adapting to things. You’ll find that someone is on their camel, and they are carrying a solar panel to charge their phones – it’s so interesting to see this!” The solar power based smart village in Barbujat, Sudan is a project funded by EKOenergy and
Solar for Sudan – Interview with Rofaida Elzubair Read More »
EKOenergy is developing criteria for heat (and cooling). In the first stage, we are focusing on heat generated with heat pumps, geothermal heat, solar heat and heat resulting from heat recuperation. Hereafter you find the proposal for new criteria. Between 10 December 2019 and 31 January 2020, we organise a public consultation about this text.
An ecolabel for heat: public consultation Read More »
One of the ways EKOenergy ensures additionality is through the Climate Fund. Thanks to users of EKOenergy-labelled electricity, we finance green energy projects that would not have happened otherwise. All supported projects contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals. We financed the first projects in 2015 and since then, we have financed 36
All climate projects on 1 map Read More »
Mummi ja Minä is a Finnish producer of cleaning products, using natural ingredients suitable for vegans. They have taken their commitment to the environment one step further by using EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity for their products. We’re happy to see that they make their choice of EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity known by putting our logo on their
Mummi ja Minä cleaning products made with EKOenergy Read More »
Plasthill Oy‘s eco dishware and survival gear brand Kupilka uses EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity. Read more about their sustainability commitment and shop for their products on their website. Check out our user stories to see interviews with EKOenergy users we regularly publish. Published on 15 October 2019
Kupilka eco dishwares are made with EKOenergy Read More »
La prima tariffa etichettata dal marchio di qualità ecologico Prima nel Regno Unito ad utilizzare EKOenergy, Green Energy UK offre ai clienti residenziali energia rinnovabile al 100% che soddisfa i rigorosi criteri ambientali di EKOenergy. Green Energy UK, nata nel 2001, è stata una delle primissime aziende britanniche a offrire tariffe energetiche unicamente green ed
Green Energy UK lancia la prima tariffa a marchio EKOenergy nel Regno Unito Read More »
“Drink Responsible”, campagna lanciata da EKOenergy nel 2016, è stata una delle finaliste dell’EU Sustainable Energy Week Awards 2018. La campagna mira a informare i birrifici riguardo la possibilità di utilizzare energia rinnovabile per la produzione. Il birrificio spagnolo Urban Beer si aggiunge ai birrifici italiani e finlandesi che hanno già iniziato a utilizzare energia
Urban Beer: il primo birrificio in Spagna a produrre con energia a marchio EKOenergy Read More »
In light of the upcoming international climate strike on 20 and 27 September, we want to show solidarity to the young people striking worldwide. With this in mind, we reached out to Arshak Makichyan from Russia to hear how he started his climate strikes in Russia. To read our previous article about Fridays For Future
FridaysForFuture Russia: Our interview with Arshak Makichyan Read More »
In light of the upcoming international climate strike on 20 and 27 September, we want to show solidarity to the young people striking worldwide. With this in mind, we reached out to Nakabuye Hilda Flavia from Uganda to hear her story. Nakabuye Hilda Flavia is a 22-year-old climate activist and green campaigner living in Kampala,
FridaysForFuture Uganda: Our interview with Nakabuye Hilda Read More »
Dal 1995 il Consiglio Nordico dei Ministri conferisce ogni anno ad uno dei Paesi Nordici un premio nel settore ambientale per l’iniziativa più brillante ed efficace nell’indicare il percorso verso un futuro più sostenibile. Siamo onorati di poter concorrere al premio assieme a Greta Thunberg! “Iniziative che promuovono consumo e produzione sostenibili attraverso comportamenti più
EKOenergy candidata per il Nordic Council Environment Prize Read More »
Kiinteistö Oy Auroranlinna is a real estate company in Finland, owned by the City of Helsinki. Auroranlinna has about 4,200 non-subsidized rental apartments in about 100 properties across Helsinki. Auroranlinna has agreed with their supplier, Helen that they will purchase electricity labelled with EKOenergy. Thanks Auroranlinna for taking an extra step for nature and for communicating
Auroranlinna real estate uses EKOenergy Read More »
Just like last year, EKOenergy is a supporting association of RE-Source 2019. RE-Source conference is Europe’s largest PPA event where stakeholders of the renewable energy market gather and discuss the recent developments. RE-Source 2019 is also the perfect platform to network, learn and do business with key players from both the buyer and supplier side.
Meet EKOenergy at RE-Source 2019 Read More »
