After six years since its launch, the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label is evolving to enhance its reach and effectiveness. In response to urgent global sustainability challenges, we are taking a significant step toward creating sector-specific co-labelling schemes through collaborations with leading organizations in key sectors. This initiative aims to boost the credibility and impact of the Efficient Solution Label by addressing the unique needs and challenges of different sectors. By collaborating with trusted institutions, we ensure that certified solutions not only meet our strict environmental and economic criteria but are also recognized as top-tier solutions in their fields.
In September 2024, we launched our first sector-specific collaboration with the Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), introducing the Ocean Solution Label. This label certifies ocean-based solutions that have earned the Efficient Solution Label, proving that they are both clean and profitable while making a significant positive impact on ocean health. This collaboration showcases how sector-specific co-labelling can accelerate innovation in specialized fields. By leveraging SIF’s globally recognized expertise in evaluating sustainable innovations, this new label reinforces SOA’s commitment to identifying, supporting, and scaling impactful ocean solutions.
The Ocean Solution Label certifies solutions with a positive impact on ocean ecosystems. To qualify, a solution must also obtain the Efficient Solution Label, as both applications are submitted together as one. This ensures solutions meet the Ocean-specific impact criteria and pass the Efficient Solution Label’s standards for feasibility, general environmental impact, and economic benefits.
