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title: Ecohz takes pioneering steps in Asian green power market
description: Ecohz is taking a pioneering step in the Asian green power market and is providing SGS green power documented with the International REC Standard (I-REC).
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# [Ecohz takes pioneering steps in Asian green power market](https://www.ecohz.com/press-releases/ecohz-takes-pioneering-steps-asian-green-power-market)

 Written by [Ecohz](https://www.ecohz.com/press-releases/author/echoz) | Jul 2, 2015 11:28:41 AM

“International companies are demanding electricity from renewable energy sources. With I-REC they have an internationally valid tracking system to document green power consumption in locations where this was previously not possible,” says Tom Lindberg, CEO at Ecohz. “I-REC solves a big problem for companies committed to using renewable electricity in all locations around the world. I-REC increases the speed in which companies integrate renewables into their sustainability mix and changes their energy behaviour. By creating a global solution, and offering it through our local partners in Asia, we are in a position to offer a one-stop-shop for global sustainable energy solutions,” adds Lindberg.

Before I-REC there was no commonly accepted standard to document the origin of the electricity used around the world. A complex mix of national and regional certificate systems have been the only option. I-REC is the first dedicated scheme in Asia, recognized by the [GHG Protocol](http://www.ghgprotocol.org/), to document electricity consumption from renewable energy sources region-wide in Asia. Guarantees of Origin in Europe, REC in North America and I-REC in Asia are important mechanisms for companies to reach their goals of reducing emissions and becoming carbon neutral.

## **About I-REC**

The International REC Standard (I-REC) is a new global power certificate that documents the renewable energy consumption.

- I-REC is internationally recognized.
- Companies get one common instrument that guarantees claims to documented renewable electricity consumption across different countries.
- I-REC simplifies customer claims and eliminates the risk of double counting.
- I-REC removes the bureaucracy so companies can easily buy renewables.
- I-REC contributes to the creation of a fair and consumer driven electricity market. Just like RECs in North America and Guarantees of Origin in Europe, I-REC will help companies become energy independent through renewable energy.
- [http://www.internationalrec.org](http://www.internationalrec.org/)

## **About SGS**

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. [http://www.sgs.com](http://www.sgs.com/)

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