As an Associated Partner

Associated Partners Associated Partners Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives. contribute to the success of the Covenant by sharing their expertise with the Covenant Signatories Signatories Signatories represent cities, with different size from small villages to major metropolitan areas such as London or Paris, that have signed the Covenant of Mayors on a voluntary manner and are committed to implement sustainable energy policies to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO₂ reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. . They are able to provide local authorities with guidance on deploying sustainable energy practices and solutions in their territories.

Who is eligible?

Member-based organisations with a European or international dimension that qualify for at least one of the following four categories:

• Associations of financial institutions such as public and private banks;
• Industrial associations: European umbrella-associations of energy solutions providers that bring together private companies;
• NGOs and associations of civil society;
• Other bodies: member-based organisations able to put their energy know-how at the service of Covenant Signatories Signatories Signatories represent cities, with different size from small villages to major metropolitan areas such as London or Paris, that have signed the Covenant of Mayors on a voluntary manner and are committed to implement sustainable energy policies to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. .

What are the commitments?

Associated Partners Associated Partners Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives. voluntarily commit to creating synergies with Covenant of Mayors Covenant of Mayors The Covenant of Mayors is the mainstream European movement involving local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change. It is based on a voluntary commitment by signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. actors. More particularly, they undertake to:

• Designate a contact person to act as an interface with the European Commission European Commission The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union’s treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union. With the Covenant of Mayors initiative, the European Commission - DG Energy endorses and supports the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies. and Covenant of Mayors Office Covenant of Mayors Office The Covenant of Mayors Office (CoMO), established and funded by the European Commission, is responsible for the coordination and daily management of the initiative. It provides signatories with administrative support and technical guidance, facilitates networking between Covenant stakeholders and ensures the promotion of their activities. The CoMO is managed by a consortium of European networks representing local and regional authorities, led by Energy-Cities and composed of CEMR, CLIMATE ALLIANCE, EUROCITIES and Fedarene. ;
• Share information about good practices and/or tools of use to the Covenant Signatories Signatories Signatories represent cities, with different size from small villages to major metropolitan areas such as London or Paris, that have signed the Covenant of Mayors on a voluntary manner and are committed to implement sustainable energy policies to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. in delivering their commitments.

Associated Partners Associated Partners Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives. activities are inclusive of but not limited to the above mentioned points.

The European Commission European Commission The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union’s treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union. With the Covenant of Mayors initiative, the European Commission - DG Energy endorses and supports the efforts deployed by local authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies. reserves the right to end the Associated Partner’s involvement in the Covenant at any time when it deems necessary.

How to apply?

Interested entities qualifying for at least one of the above-described categories can apply to become an Associated Partner to the Covenant at any moment.

• Applicants are required to send an e-mail to the Covenant of Mayors Office;
• Adhesion is official when the applicant returns the pledge duly signed by email;
• The applicant will be included in the list of Associated Partners Associated Partners Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives. with a link to its website.

Why becoming an Associated Partner?

Because your organisation would like to work together with Covenant Signatories Signatories Signatories represent cities, with different size from small villages to major metropolitan areas such as London or Paris, that have signed the Covenant of Mayors on a voluntary manner and are committed to implement sustainable energy policies to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. in delivering on their commitments.

Associated Partners Associated Partners Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives. benefit from:

• Formal acknowledgement as an Associated Partner to the Covenant of Mayors Covenant of Mayors The Covenant of Mayors is the mainstream European movement involving local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change. It is based on a voluntary commitment by signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. initiative;
• Visibility on the Covenant of Mayors Covenant of Mayors The Covenant of Mayors is the mainstream European movement involving local and regional authorities in the fight against climate change. It is based on a voluntary commitment by signatories to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. website in a special section dedicated to the Associated Partners Associated Partners Associated Partners are professional associations, NGOs, and other such structures which are in a position to provide linkages with private companies and civil society, as well as support to Covenant signatories, notably in the form of technologies, methods, financial incentives, promotional tools, cultural and participative initiatives. ;
• Promotion of practices and tools to the Covenant Signatories Signatories Signatories represent cities, with different size from small villages to major metropolitan areas such as London or Paris, that have signed the Covenant of Mayors on a voluntary manner and are committed to implement sustainable energy policies to meet and exceed the EU 20% CO2 reduction objective through increased energy efficiency and development of renewable energy sources. .