Generic Carbon Emissions Question 6
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Question
Does the brand (company) generate its own renewable energy through e.g. solar panels or wind mills?
- Dutch version: Wekt het merk (bedrijf) zelf hernieuwbare energie op door bv. zonnepanelen of windmolens?
- German version: Erzeugt der Markenhersteller erneuerbare Energie aus eigenen Quellen (z.B. Wind- oder Solarenergie)?
References
This question only targets the (on-site) generation of renewable energy by the brands themselves. By now we do not ask for a specific percentage here. However, requirements in terms of 'additionality' and types of renewable energy must be consisted with specification at Generic Carbon Emissions Question 5.
Note: also on-site renewable energy generation of e.g. biomass or bio-natural-gas (for thermal energy) can be considered eligible for a positive assessment.
A good practice example for this question is Deutsche Telekom that has equipped around 600 of its technology sites with solar power systems, effective by 2014.
Ranking Guidelines
Rank 'Yes'
- If brand (owner) generates renewable energy on-site
- If brand (owner) does not generate renewable energy on-site, but sources renewable energy for electricity and thermal energy only
Rank 'No'
- If brand (owner) does not generate renewable energy on-site
Rank '?'
- If brand (owner) does not specify whether they generate renewable energy on-site