European equivalent of US RECs.

  • European equivalent of US RECs.
  • Tradable certificates issued under EU Renewable Energy Directive proving that 1 MWh of energy was produced from a renewable source.

Guarantees of Origin (GO)

ESG · EU

Short definition

European equivalent of US RECs.

Full definition

Tradable certificates issued under EU Renewable Energy Directive proving that 1 MWh of energy was produced from a renewable source. Required to substantiate any 'green electricity' claim under CSRD/ESRS.

Why this matters for Class A leasing

Guarantees of Origin (GO) is part of the esg vocabulary that institutional Class A occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across EU markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks the EU definition alongside the global standard so cross-border occupiers can translate quickly.

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