For today’s corporate leaders, sustainability is no longer a supporting initiative, it is a boardroom priority. One of the most impactful steps a company can take on its decarbonisation journey is committing to RE100.
What is RE100?
RE100 is a global corporate initiative led by Climate Group in partnership with CDP, bringing together companies that are committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity for their global operations. More than 400 multinational corporations are already part of this coalition.
As part of its efforts spearheading 100% renewable energy, RE100 actively advocates the development of policies that promote renewable energy adoption and zero-carbon grids. RE100 advocates for the following:
- Creation of a level playing field where renewable electricity can compete fairly with fossil-fuel electricity, reflecting the cost-competitiveness of renewable electricity.
- Removal of regulatory barriers and implementation of stable frameworks to boost the adoption of renewable electricity sourcing by businesses.
- Creation of an electricity market structure that offers direct trading between renewable electricity suppliers and corporate buyers (regardless of size).
- Collaboration with utilities or electricity suppliers to offer options for corporate renewable electricity sourcing.
- Promotion of direct investments in on-site and off-site renewable electricity projects.
- Support for a credible and transparent system for issuing, tracking, and certifying competitively priced Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs).
RE100 also provides technical guidance for companies to accurately report on their renewable energy consumption and procurement. In consultation with RE100 companies and other stakeholders, the RE100 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) establishes the RE100 technical criteria that sets out how entities should report.
Why should you commit to RE100?
Making the RE100 commitment is more than a symbolic gesture. It sends a strong market signal that an organisation is aligned with the clean energy transition. In a landscape of growing stakeholder scrutiny and regulatory expectations, joining RE100 demonstrates proactive risk management, long-term resilience, and strategic vision.
For many companies, transitioning to renewable electricity and joining RE100 delivers multiple business benefits including:
• Increased energy resilience: By diversifying from traditional fossil-fuelled grids and installing on-site renewable energy generation, companies minimise the risk of operational disruptions caused by blackouts.
• Reduced pollution: Using renewable energy enables businesses to decarbonise and become more sustainable.
• Improve competitive edge: In a world where sustainability is increasingly demanded by stakeholders such as customers and human capital, businesses which are more sustainable are well-positioned to thrive as they appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers and better able to retain and recruit talent.
In addition, RE100 membership provides access to peer networks, implementation support, and global visibility. It positions your company among sustainability leaders and helps future-proof operations against tightening climate disclosure requirements.
How can REDEX support your RE100 journey?
For companies beginning their sustainability journey, RE100 offers a clear, credible framework to set and achieve renewable energy goals. It is a practical, high-impact starting point, and a public commitment that reflects serious environmental and business intent.
REDEX enables entities to conveniently adopt renewable energy and achieve RE100. With innovative technological solutions, REDEX is transforming the renewables landscape and resolving the pain points in renewable energy procurement. We offer a one-stop platform that supports the entire REC lifecycle – asset registration, REC issuance, trading and redemption.
Contact REDEX at enquiry@redex.eco to find out how we can support your renewable energy journey and achieve your RE100 goal.
