Energy Attribute Certificates
The infrastructure for generating and supplying renewable energy is one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide. Never before has the market environment been more favorable for companies to source green energy and thereby contributing to climate change mitigation. First Climate has a team of experts that will work with you to develop and to implement tailored green energy sourcing strategies. We source unbundled renewable energy certificates to match your company‘s electricity consumption with green energy credits generated by facilities in the same region.
Electricity consumption is one of the main contributors to a company’s carbon emissions. Therefore, sourcing electricity from renewable energy sources is an integral part of any comprehensive corporate social responsibility strategy. It can improve your company’s sustainability rating. While some companies generate their own power on-site, for many this is still not possible. This is where Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) come in.
Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) verify that one megawatt-hour of electricity was generated and fed into the grid from an eligible renewable source. By purchasing an Energy Attribute Certificate you are entitled to claim the environmental benefits related to green power generation. This is a flexible and cost-efficient option for your company not only to meet your green energy targets but to also reduce your Scope-2 carbon footprint.
Accordingly, Energy Attribute Certificates are the most important instrument for reducing Scope 2 corporate carbon footprints. Recent figures from RE100 show that 60 percent of the green energy sourced globally by RE100 members came from unbundled renewable attribute certificate purchases. For the U.S. alone, this figure amounted to 85 percent.
First Climate has been selected as a CDP Silver Renewable Energy Partner for the DACH region. As an accredited provider First Climate supports companies in developing and implementing sustainable strategies for the use of renewable energy. Companies that report to the CDP and want to switch to renewable energy will find an experienced partner in First Climate.
First Climate sources Energy Attribute Certificates worldwide
According to the GHG Protocol guidelines, EACs must always be sourced from the same market as the electricity footprint. This presents a challenge for businesses with global operations, to implement the green energy procurement process. First Climate sources EACs globally and provides green energy solutions for all your corporate sites worldwide.




First Climate works closely with RECS International, an association of market players trading in renewable energy certificates. The association’s aim is to improve and develop the system of tracked electricity in Europe and worldwide. First Climate strongly supports the Renewable Good Practice Guidance as developed by RECS International, which provides guidelines for the reliable procurement of renewable electricity for corporates and consumers.
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Kilian Glas
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János Hettyey
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