Overview
RE100 members pledge to source 100% renewable electricity by 2050 at the latest (recommended 60% by 2030, 90% by 2040) and report annually. Options include on-site generation, power purchase agreements, unbundled certificates and utility green tariffs (in Korea, the KEPCO green premium). Korea launched K-RE100 in 2021 to include SMEs and public bodies. CF100 (24/7 carbon-free) instead targets hourly carbon-free power including nuclear. Context: carbon neutrality, ESG.
Frequently asked questions
- Is RE100 mandatory?
- No, it is voluntary.
References
- The Climate Group & CDP. RE100 Technical Criteria. there100.org.
- The Climate Group. (2014). RE100 launch at Climate Week NYC.
- 한국에너지공단. 한국형 RE100(K-RE100) 제도 안내.
- 산업통상자원부. (2021). 한국형 RE100 제도 도입 보도자료.
