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European Youth Week: an interview with our Ukrainian volunteer

On the occasion of the European Youth Week, we have prepared a short interview with our current volunteer from Ukraine, Kateryna Chechkina. She is the 100th volunteer at EKOenergy within the European Solidarity Corps programme, a European Commission initiative that promotes non-formal learning through volunteering abroad.  Welcome, Kateryna! Could you tell us a bit about […]

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EKOenergy’s Annual Report 2025 – Making a positive difference, 365 days

Deeds, not words. EKOenergy sellers and consumers contribute in concrete, tangible ways to positive change. They don’t wait for another series of reports, guidance, or standards; instead, they use our nonprofit ecolabel as a readily available, pragmatic tool to make an immediate positive difference. You can find many inspiring examples of EKOenergy’s impact in our

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Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 2 Public Consultation Survey

Proposed draft for a new Scope 2 Guidance is not helpful

UPDATE: On 1 December, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Secretariat has decided to extend the public consultation deadline to 31 January 2026. A worldwide used standard under review If you work in sustainability or renewable energy sales, the ongoing review of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 2 Guidance may interest you. The Scope 2 Guidance is

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EKOenergy’s Orchid Award 2025 is for Ecohz – Congratulations!

An award for the best online presentation of EKOenergy EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take

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EKOenergy’s Oak Award 2025 is for 3Degrees

An award for our biggest seller – Congratulations, 3Degrees EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take

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EKOenergy’s Ivy Award 2025 is for 100Green

A prize for outstanding efforts in promoting EKOenergy-labelled energy EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take

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EKOenergy’s Bamboo Award 2025 is for Origo

A prize for the fastest grower EKOenergy-labelled renewable energy is available for consumers of all sizes, thanks to the steadily growing network of authorised EKOenergy providers worldwide. Working with so many knowledgeable and dedicated people is an absolute honour, and we are thankful to all of them. Once a year, we take a moment to

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Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right — reliable, clean energy is essential to ensure it

Health care is a human right – Energy makes it possible 17 September is World Patient Safety Day, a global call for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety. Clean, reliable energy is a key to solving many of the growing challenges faced by humanity. One of

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Clean energy contributes to clean air – Also in remote, off-grid regions

7 September – International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, established by the UN, raises global awareness and encourages collective action against air pollution. At EKOenergy, our work to promote the use of sustainable renewable energy strongly supports these objectives. Advancing renewables not only benefits

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Ecohz’s experts use EKOenergy!

Ecohz’s staff uses EKOenergy-labelled electricity Ecohz is a globally active renewable expert, helping consumers around the world implement net-zero strategies by tailoring sustainability solutions. We are very proud that the experts of Ecohz were amongst the first to value EKOenergy’s work, by becoming an authorised EKOenergy seller soon after the launch of our label in

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Our support for Ukraine

We grant another €100,000 to support renewable energy in Ukraine Ukraine deserves all support. We have just decided to donate (another) €100,000 from our marketing and campaigning budget to organisations deploying renewable energy in Ukraine. Here is why: From this new grant, €50,000 goes to the charity RePower Ukraine, which will install a solar system

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Report: Solar and nature can go hand in hand

EKOenergy focuses on the interactions between renewable energy and biodiversity During the Electrifying in Harmony with Nature project, which we launched in September 2024, we explore research, gather best practices, and analyse findings on nature conservation and restoration in wind and solar farms. We actively bring this topic into discussions with energy companies and consumers,

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Annual report 2024 – Another year of impactful achievements

Promotion of renewable energy and respect for nature are cornerstones of our label. Other key elements include our efforts to extend the benefits of the energy transition to all, science-based action, and the involvement of as many people as possible. These different aspects are not nice add-ons but, in many ways, essential to speed up

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