Green energy should be traceable.

For companies that want to reduce emissions, strengthen ESG reporting and build credibility with stakeholders, it is no longer enough to simply say that energy is green. The source needs to be documented.

In November, our colleagues at Renovatio Trading explained the role of Guarantees of Origin, the certificates that attest where renewable electricity comes from, when it was produced and what volume is allocated to each consumer.

Guarantees of Origin provide evidence for the source of green energy, whether solar, wind or hydro. They support transparency and help companies connect their energy consumption with verifiable renewable production.

This matters because decarbonisation increasingly depends on data that can be checked, reported and understood. Companies are being asked to demonstrate progress to partners, investors, clients and internal teams. In this context, traceability becomes part of credibility.

There are three key aspects worth following.

The first is matching the certified volume with real consumption. A credible green energy claim should be aligned with the actual amount of electricity used.

The second is transparent reporting, month by month. Sustainability becomes more useful when it can be tracked consistently, not only presented as a one-time statement.

The third, where possible, is hourly 24/7 correlation between production and consumption. This creates a more granular view of how renewable electricity is connected to real energy use.

Through these elements, sustainability becomes measurable rather than declarative.

Our colleagues at Renovatio Trading offer green energy backed by Guarantees of Origin, supporting companies that want to make their renewable energy procurement clearer, more rigorous and easier to document.

For businesses, this is a practical step toward stronger decarbonisation strategies. Verified energy data can support ESG reporting, supplier requirements, stakeholder communication and long-term sustainability planning.

The direction is clear: credible green energy needs proof.

Guarantees of Origin help provide that proof by connecting consumption with renewable production and giving companies a clearer view of the energy they use.

A simple check can make a real difference: is your energy certified with Guarantees of Origin?