Newsletter Smart Cities Marketplace. 28 September 2022.
Date: 2022-08-28
Institutions: Directorate-General for Energy
Subjects: energy efficiency, serial publication, smart city, sustainable development

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28 September 2022

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Editorial

Welcome to the Smart Cities Marketplace newsletter! The guest editorial below
is written by our friends from the Covenant of Companies for Climate and
Energy.

No Net zero without SMEs

Today in Europe, 75% of our population lives in urban centres. Meanwhile, 99%
of companies are SMEs. To make our economy and society net zero by 2050,
we must therefore, focus our efforts on our cities and our companies.

The Covenant of Companies for Climate and Energy is a community of
companies that have pledged their commitment to decarbonise their
operation. Our mission statement is to help European companies, as well as
those who support Europe’s business community, by offering guidance and
advice in implementing emissions reduction strategies.

It has never been clearer that Europe’s energy security depends on its
transition away from hydrocarbon‐based energy sources. We at the Covenant
of Companies believe that, together with the Smart Cities Marketplace, our
initiatives are laying the foundations for this net‐zero future. The Marketplace
has a key function to perform in bringing the parties together who can effect
positive change.

In a similar vein, the Covenant of Companies recognises those companies who
want to get ahead in the race to decarbonise. Companies who fulfil their

 
 
pledge will be rewarded with a ‘seal of approval’, acknowledging their efforts
to reduce their carbon footprint. Furthermore, we are offering a free‐of‐charge
programme of tailored ‘Technical Assistance’ to companies who meet certain
selection criteria in order to help them to map their pathway to
decarbonisation. Applications are still open until 30 September for the first
instalment of this Technical Assistance programme – so if you are a company
and meet our geographical selection criteria, apply now!

By Karen Clements, CCCE Project Coordinator

info@covenant‐of‐companies.eu

Smart Cities Marketplace News

Explore: European Week of Regions and Cities ‐ Capturing
alternative sources of funding & financing for sustainable
energy and climate actions

Together with the Covenant of
Mayors and SCALABLE CITIES, the
Smart Cities Marketplace will offer a
session on ‘Capturing alternative
sources of funding & financing for
sustainable energy and climate
actions.

more

Explore: Smart Solutions Casebook

This brief casebook explores how
three cities, Barcelona ﴾Spain﴿,
Utrecht ﴾the Netherlands﴿ and
Grabovo ﴾Bulgaria﴿, have succeeded
with the deployment of smart city
solutions using innovative financing
methods.

more

 
 
 
 
Explore: Meet the Smart Cities Marketplace

In the second half of 2022, the Smart
Cities Marketplace will participate in
various events. The Smart Cities
Marketplace team would like to
invite you to join these events, talk
to us, and participate in our
Matchmakings.

more

Explore & Shape: Smart Cities Marketplace Joined
mySMARTLife Final Conference

The Smart Cities Marketplace team
joined the mySMARTLife Final
Conference in Hamburg ﴾14 & 15
September﴿.

more

News from the Community of the Smart Cities
Marketplace

Shape: Launch of the P2P Learning programme

Scalable Cities is launching its Peer‐
to‐Peer ﴾P2P﴿ Learning programme
on 1st of September 2022!

more

Shape & Deal: Cities as a Test Bed for Climate Neutrality:
€32 million in Support for EU Cities Mission Pilot Cities

NetZeroCities is launching a
groundbreaking programme that

 
 
 
 
 
 
tests new approaches to reaching
climate neutrality goals across cities
in Europe. This Pilot Cities
Programme is part of the EU Mission
for 100 climate‐neutral and smart
cities ﴾“EU Cities Mission”﴿, providing
€32 million in grants and hands‐on
support to cities.

more

Shape & Deal: Celsius guide: Advancing District Heating &
Cooling Solutions and Uptake in European Cities

This publication informs cities and
relevant stakeholders about the
latest research outcomes in the
District Heating and Cooling sector
and inspires them to implement
similar solutions.

more

Beyond the Smart Cities Marketplace

Explore & Shape: Smart City Expo World Congress: Connect
with Urban Leaders at the Brokerage Event

The Brokerage Event of the Smart
City Expo World Congress is a series
of 30‐minute, pre‐scheduled B2B
and B2P meetings with a view to
network with potential business
partners and clients at #SCEWC22.

more

Smart City Projects News

 
 
 
 
 
 
Explore: SPARCS and POCITYF at #EURegionsWeek 2022

SPARCS and POCITYF will be
showcasing how to make the energy
transition a success through citizen
engagement during EU Week of
Regions and Cities. The webinar will
take place on October 11 from
14:30‐16:00 online.

more

Events

Explore: European Week of Regions and Cities ‐ Capturing
alternative sources of funding & financing for sustainable
energy and climate actions

Under the motto New challenges for Europe’s cohesion, the 2022 edition will
focus on four main themes: Green transition, Territorial Cohesion, Digital
transition and Youth empowerment. Together with the Covenant of Mayors and
SCALABLE CITIES, the Smart Cities Marketplace will offer a session.

date

10/10/2022 ‐ 13/10/2022

more

Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2022

The “Smart Cities” Concept encompasses more than mobility, digital platforms
or sustainability. The fundamental objective of a Smart City is the incorporation
of all these areas in order to improve the lives of citizens in the world.

date

11/10/2022 ‐ 13/10/2022

more

 
 
 
 
 
 
Explore: Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum – Energy
Efficiency Finance Market Place

The conference is organised by the European Commission’s Directorate‐
General for Energy, Directorate‐General for Climate Action, and the European
Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Executive Agency ﴾CINEA﴿, in
collaboration with the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

date

18/10/2022

more

Explore: Smart City Expo World Congress 2022

Smart City Expo World Congress gathers leaders from the most innovative
companies, governments and organisations to move cities towards a better
future. The Congress will take place in Barcelona.

date

15/11/2022 ‐ 17/11/2022

more

Smart Cities Marketplace. An initiative of the European Commission. Contact us
under info@smartcitiesmarketplace.eu

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Photo credits in order of appearance: Smart Cities Marketplace, Smart Cities Marketplace,
Pixabay, mySMARTLife, Covenant of Companies, Scalable Cities, NetZeroCities, celsius Initiative,
Unsplash (Christina Wocintech), EU Week of Cities and Regions

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