Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Green Power Attributes for ESG & Decarbonization in the GCC
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are the most widely accepted and standardized way to demonstrate that electricity consumption comes from renewable sources — even when the actual energy is not locally produced.
For companies and institutions in the Gulf region, RECs offer a powerful tool to support ESG reporting, Scope 2 decarbonization, and green branding on a global scale.
What is a REC?
- 1 REC = 1 MWh of electricity generated from renewable sources
- Can be bought and retired by companies to offset their electricity footprint
- Used globally to comply with ESG mandates, internal carbon neutrality goals, or supply chain pressure (e.g., from European buyers)
RECs are environmental commodities — they do not represent physical energy, but the “green value” of it. Buying RECs allows you to claim renewable energy consumption without switching utility providers or installing solar panels.
Why Do RECs Matter to GCC Companies?
As global supply chains decarbonize, GCC-based exporters, industrials, and developers face growing pressure to demonstrate renewable energy use — even if their operations are in fossil-fuel-based grids.
You are affected if you:
- Export goods or services to Europe or global ESG-sensitive markets
- Want to align with Scope 2 decarbonization under CDP, RE100, ISO, or CSRD
- Operate buildings or industrial facilities in DEWA, SEC, or other carbon-intensive grids
- Need credible, cost efficient pathways to signal your ESG leadership
For many GCC companies, RECs are the fastest and most cost-efficient tool to begin their climate transition journey — without operational disruption.
Why it matters now?
The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), increasing investor scrutiny, and the global move toward verified green credentials mean that “business as usual” is no longer enough.
RECs allow you to act today — globally, affordably, and with full credibility.
Who should care?
Then RECs are your most efficient path to energy decarbonization.
01
Manufacturer exporting to Europe (Scope 3 pressure)
02
Company with ISO 50001 or CDP reporting requirements
03
Real estate developer seeking green building certification (e.g., LEED, Estidama)
04
Holding company with multi-country ESG mandates
05
Government or semi-government body aiming for 100% green operations
What we offer
Our firm supports GCC-based clients across the entire REC lifecycle:
Sourcing
We connect you with certified RECs from reputable issuers (Europe, Asia, MENA)
Eco-Friendly
Structuring
We embed RECs into financial products, green procurement contracts, or tokenized offerings
Advisory
Strategic support on RE100 eligibility, CDP scoring, or regional compliance integration
Tokenization (optional)
We offer infrastructure to tokenize RECs for transparency, traceability and secondary trading