The Mediterranean Institute for Market Research and Sustainable Development is being certified WATT IMPACT, a green energy solution for websites.
Electricity consumption in the IT sector generates 2% of the emissions of greenhouse gases on the planet, as much as the air transport. (source: Gartner).
In a global context, where computer equipment is constantly growing as the economy grows increasingly on the Internet and via computer, the Mediterranean Institute for Market Research and Sustainable Development has been aware of its carbon impact , and selected through WATT IMPACT to eco-neutralize its CO2 emissions in the atmosphere and to support renewable energies.
The company Watt Value , in charge of developing the solution WATT IMPACT considers that environmental issues are the fundamental principles of purchasing green energy certificates.
1. The offer WATT IMPACT consists in a range of Internet services for the promotion of sustainable electricity production from renewable energy sources within the meaning of the Directive 2001/77/EC of 27 September 2001.
2. The origin of electricity is guaranteed by a reliable traceability system and recognized at the European level. The withdrawal of certificates is the authentic act of purchasing green energy.
3. "Eligibility" WATT IMPACT services, that is to say, the question concerning the choice of plants is enhanced by the criteria of environmental impact of each technology. For some courses, additional and independent audits are conducted to certify the environmental excellence of the production.
4. WATT IMPACT services are designed to foster the development of renewable electric light of European and national targets.
5. "Additionality" WATT IMPACT services, that is to say the contribution "New renewable energy", is set at 1 € c / kWh certified.
6. These funds, collected under the commitment of reinvestment shall be repaid in projects to develop new production capacity of renewable electricity.
7. The commitments are verifiable defined by objective criteria.
8. The set of acceptance criteria is likely to evolve given the evolution of standards and European quality standards.
9. Information and transparency are the two priorities of the communication.
10. WATT IMPACT services are part of a goal to raise awareness of energy consumption and sustainable development.
Source : Web site Watt Impact
To support the development of renewable energy, 19 countries have united around the RECS, international organization whose mission is to promote a pan-European market for renewable energy supply, facilitated by an information system commonly accepted in Europe.
In France, the organization Observ’ER, with the observatory of renewable energies, is the institute responsible for the emissions of green certificates with the exclusive mandate of the RECS. He is a founding member of the "Association of Issuing Bodies"
All certificates for electricity produced from renewable energy sold by Watt Value are conform to the European standards EECS (European Energy Certificate System).
Since its creation, inspired by the label naturemade, Watt Value was among the first players to have in setting up the label of green electricity EVE on the French market, an initiative driven by the Liaison Committee for Renewable Energy (CLER ) and WWF-France.
Presentation of Watt Impact by Jérôme Simon
(only available in french)
By adhering to the approach WATT IMPACT, the Mediterranean Institute for Market Research and Sustainable Development offsets its power consumption in favor of renewable energy, and is working on its strategy of Green IT to reduce energy consumption of its information systems.
See the certificate of the Mediterranean Institute for Market Research and Sustainable Development
