Standard Owner Benchmark - Climate-KIC

By CommonShare

Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community) is an international non-profit organization that focuses on climate innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2010 and is one of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

Climate-KIC's mission is to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon and climate-resilient society. It brings together businesses, universities, research institutions, and cities to collaborate and develop innovative solutions to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts. The organization operates across Europe and has a network of partners and regional hubs in various countries.

Climate-KIC supports a wide range of activities and initiatives to drive climate innovation. It provides funding, mentoring, and support to startups and entrepreneurs working on climate-related projects. It also offers education and training programs to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to address climate challenges effectively.

One of Climate-KIC's key focuses is on fostering cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange. It brings together different stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to work together on research, development, and implementation of climate solutions. This collaborative approach aims to accelerate the impact and scalability of innovative ideas and technologies.

Climate-KIC also facilitates the development of large-scale demonstration projects that showcase innovative and sustainable solutions for cities and regions. These projects serve as real-world examples of how climate change can be addressed effectively and inspire others to take action.

As a non-profit organization, Climate-KIC reinvests its revenue into its activities and initiatives, aiming to create long-term positive impact rather than generating profits for shareholders. Its primary focus is on driving sustainable innovation and supporting the global transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

Overall Rating

1.2

Under-Performing

Governance

The certification uses a multi-stakeholder, independent governance model to support the development of the standards related to the certification.

Supply Side Digitization

Details on the certificate are easily available via technology for inclusion in third party digital applications.

Buy Side Availability

Buy side availability details out how easy it is for consumers to find products and companies exhibiting the standards offered by the certification.

Relevance

This considers the scale of the certification, and the number of products and companies that currently contribute to the certificate. National and local certification are normalized with countries.

Digital Accessibility

How easy is it for innovative new companies, startups, and local retailers to have the same access and affordable pricing models to use standard information in digital applications.

Climate-KIC

Netherlands

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This is a benchmark to help companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan. Further, the benchmark allows standard setting schemes, i.e. "Standard Owners", to benchmark their performance versus industry peers.