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Economic stimulus packages should benefit people and the planet

News / 3 минут чтения

The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded swift and unprecedented action from governments worldwide. The depth and severity of the crisis, and the scope of the response, has seen billions of euros of public investment and rapid financial support from governments across the globe. Upon navigating such unprecedented times, we should, however, keep in mind that choices …

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СЕРТИФИКАТЫ I-REC ДЛЯ ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЯ ВОЗОБНОВЛЯЕМОГО ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСТВА В РОССИИ

News / 5 минут чтения /

Sunset in Ulyanovsk, Fortum Earlier this year, the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) Standard announced the beginning of I-REC issuance in Russia. This long-awaited development is a huge step forwards for energy consumers looking for opportunities to contribute to the energy transition in the country. Serving as a tool to prove the use of 100% …

СЕРТИФИКАТЫ I-REC ДЛЯ ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЯ ВОЗОБНОВЛЯЕМОГО ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСТВА В РОССИИ Читать далее »

Pixartprinting, leading company for printing services in Europe, chose EKOenergy

News, User stories / 6 минут чтения / ,

Pixartprinting is an Italian company specialising in the online provision of personalised printing services. In 2018, they joined the Be ForGreen Be Sustainable community becoming a consumer who uses 100% renewable, traceable and EKOenergy-ecolabelled energy. Through this, Pixartprinting has contributed to the avoidance of 3,581 tonnes of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere each year, actively …

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From north to south avoiding flights: interview with our former volunteer Glòria

News / 5 минут чтения /

Thanks to our growing number of volunteers, EKOenergy is broadening its reach from north to south, east to west! Recently Glòria, who helped us spread the message of the ecolabel in Spain and Latin America, finished her year of European Voluntary Service (EVS) with us. Upon returning to Barcelona, she wanted to avoid taking a …

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New call for Climate Projects — 2020

News / 2 минут чтения /

Funding for solar and wind energy projects in developing countries. For each MWh of sold EKOenergy-labelled energy, the seller pays 0.10 € to EKOenergy’s Climate Fund. Our Climate Fund finances renewable electricity projects aimed at alleviating energy poverty in developing countries and regions. These are usually smaller scale solar (and wind) energy projects. In December …

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Tom, 50th Solidarity Corps volunteer at EKOenergy’s secretariat

News / 5 минут чтения / ,

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 …

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Vesica Piscis: 100% sustainable vegan shoes “made in Spain”

News, User stories / 4 минут чтения / ,

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 …

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Solar for Sudan – Interview with Rofaida Elzubair

News / 6 минут чтения / ,

“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 …

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An ecolabel for heat: public consultation

News / 1 минут чтения /

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. …

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All climate projects on 1 map

News / 1 минут чтения /

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 …

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Mummi ja mina uses EKOenergy

Mummi ja Minä cleaning products made with EKOenergy

News / 1 минут чтения /

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 …

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Plasthill Oy Kupilka uses EKOenergy-labelled renewable electricity

Kupilka eco dishwares are made with EKOenergy

News / 1 минут чтения /

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