A wind renewable energy project in the Netherlands that produces Guarantees of Origin (GOs).
January 31, 2024 • 3Degrees Staff

Learn more about guarantees of origin (GOs) and how purchasing them is one way many companies in Europe are meeting sustainability goals, namely scope 2 targets.

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December 4, 2023 • 3Degrees Staff

Interested in more on renewable energy markets? Download our latest report and subscribe to future editions of  3Degrees’ U.S. Market Insights Report to keep track of market trends and their effects on the renewable energy market landscape in the U.S. Organizations are increasingly setting ambitious clean energy commitments and goals. Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are […]

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July 3, 2023 • Selma-Penna Utonih

In spite of price and supply volatility in the European renewable energy market and its associated Guarantees of Origin (GO) market, corporate demand continues to increase. Driven both by consumers and regulations, corporate demand for quality renewables is growing the GO market. To help organizations understand both the short- and long-term supply and demand factors, […]

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June 1, 2023 • Nasos Troupakis

We were happy to join E-World, Europe’s biggest energy trade show, in Essen, Germany on 23-25 May. Since last year’s conference, the landscape of the energy sector has continued to change. The second half of last year was marked by roaring energy prices that started to cool off after some months. In addition, there were […]

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GOs and I-RECs
November 13, 2020 • 3Degrees Staff

As your organization works to reduce its international energy footprint (Scope 2 emissions) to meet corporate renewable energy goals, you need all the data and resources necessary to move the needle and fast. Our I-RECs and GOs infographic illustrates the similarities and differences of these instruments and provides the quick resource you need to take […]

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May 8, 2020 • Christopher Douglas

The landscape for international renewable energy options is evolving rapidly and it can be difficult to stay on top of the relevant options for your business. 3Degrees’ Stein Haugan and Noah Bucon discuss the current state of the GO and I-REC markets, including regulatory and pricing updates. View the webinar

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April 28, 2020 • Noah Bucon

Since the World Resources Institute (WRI) unveiled new guidance for Scope 2 emissions accounting within the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard back in 2015, there has been an increased focus on global energy purchasing, with more organizations looking for options across the globe.   Guarantees of origin One such option is the Guarantee of Origin (GO), […]

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June 27, 2019 • Christopher Douglas

Scott Martin, VP, Business Partnerships, and Maya Kelty, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, partner with CDP on an interactive webinar with several 3Degrees clients. Scott and Maya to explore the nuances and complexities of the global renewable energy market. View the webinar Navigating the opportunities and pitfalls of international renewable energy markets from CDP on Vimeo.

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September 12, 2017 • 3Degrees Staff

In 2015, the World Resources Institute (WRI) unveiled new guidance for Scope 2 emissions accounting within the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard. This update introduced a market-based accounting mechanism that gives companies the opportunity to reduce their Scope 2 emissions through the purchase of renewable energy certificates, PPAs, etc. This provision has driven a new […]

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