We continue to present the 2024 Energynomics Awards nominees of the year, with the “Corporate Social Responsibility” section, a category supported by SolaX BayWa r.e. The CSR Award recognizes companies that, through donations, sponsorships, environmental projects or other corporate social responsibility initiatives, have generated a significant impact on the community in which they operate. The 11 nominations reflect the companies’ commitment and innovation in supporting local communities, promoting education, health and environmental protection. Only one of these will be honored at the Gala on 4 December, but each company and all the people involved in these projects deserve our respect for the positive changes brought to society. We thank all the companies and personalities who have been involved in this endeavour to shape the image of the Romanian energy industry in 2024 through its achievements!

 

Electrica SA – Launched the Electrica Foundation with the project “Children’s energy, light of the future!”

Electrica Foundation’s inaugural project, “Children’s energy, the light of the future!”, tackles extreme energy poverty by distributing over 5,000 solar lamps to households without access to electricity. Implemented in disadvantaged communities in Satu Mare, Alba, Bistrița-Năsăud and Suceava, the project aims to provide a safe and sustainable source of light, reduce school drop-outs and increase access to education. It also promotes awareness of social issues and community involvement, mobilising volunteers and companies to support these causes.

 

Electrica Furnizare – „Children’s Bazaar”

Electrica Furnizare supported in 2024 both editions of the “Children’s Bazaar” organised in Ploiești. With over 2,700 participants, the events aimed to educate young people in the spirit of recycling, reuse and awareness of the planet’s limited resources. The project included educational workshops, toy swaps and entrepreneurship activities for children, modelling environmental responsibility and encouraging sustainable behaviours.

 

Electrica Furnizare – „Energy for Life” and “Homes with Heat”

Electrica Suppliizare supports vulnerable communities through two key projects: ‘Energy for Life’ and ‘Homes with Heat’. “Energy for Life” provides photovoltaic panels to isolated households without access to the electricity grid, improving living conditions and education. In 2024, the project reached its seventh phase, installing solar systems in Alba.

“Warm Homes” helps vulnerable families by distributing firewood to heat their homes in winter. The project has supported over 2,200 people, providing essential help in the cold season. Both initiatives underline Electrica Supply’s commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities.

 

Electrica Furnizare – „Electrica Furnizare Forest”

Through the “Electrica Furnizare Forest” action, the company planted 15,000 acacia saplings on a degraded area of 3 hectares in Potlogi, Dâmbovița county. The project, carried out together with the Act for Tomorrow Association, not only restores ecosystems, but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions, creating a long-term positive impact on the environment and local communities. This initiative underlines Electrica Furnizare’s commitment to the environment and sustainable development.

 

Electrica Furnizare – „Energy School”

“Energy School” is an educational programme organised by Electrica Furnizare, in collaboration with Nature Talks Association and Wow Lab, which reaches over 2,200 students in Bucharest, Brasov, Cluj and Prahova. The project offers children interactive workshops on electricity, renewable sources and responsible consumption. In 2024, the programme organised 127 educational events and included personal development activities, stimulating creativity and critical thinking. “The Energy School promotes sustainable habits and contributes to responsible environmental behaviour.

 

Evryo – „Apprentice Electrician”

The “Apprentice Electrician” programme aims to train new generations of energy professionals, providing theoretical and practical training for more than 300 students in the 2023-2024 school year. The project includes performance scholarships, personal development workshops and internships within the company, with the aim of both creating jobs and encouraging diversity in technical professions.

 

Evryo – „Oltenia Marathon”

“Oltenia Marathon” is a sporting event dedicated to promoting sustainability and health, attracting over 900 participants in 2024. The associated campaign, “The Voice of Nature”, was a call to raise awareness of the need to protect the environment. With nearly €40,000 donated to social causes in the Oltenia community, the project reiterates Evryo’s commitment to social responsibility.

 

OMV Petrom – „Health in the neighbourhood”

OMV Petrom, in partnership with the Medcorp Association, has expanded the “Health in the Neighbourhood” programme nationwide, bringing mobile clinics to 42 rural communities. In 2024, the programme provided free medical services to more than 5,000 people, mostly from disadvantaged backgrounds, and performed more than 28,000 investigations and analyses. The initiative contributed to early disease detection, patient monitoring and healthy lifestyle promotion, and was supported by a grant of 8 million lei.

 

Rompetrol – George Enescu Festival

For over 15 years, Rompetrol has been supporting the George Enescu Festival, a prestigious cultural event that promotes both national and international culture. Through this co-operation, the company contributes to cultural education and to increasing the visibility of classical music in Romania and worldwide. The festival, which brings together renowned artists from all over the world, is an important pillar in promoting Romania’s cultural values and supporting diversity and international cultural exchange. Rompetrol’s support makes it possible to organise this world-class event, thus strengthening Romania’s image on the international cultural map.

 

Rompetrol – „Chess in school”

In parallel to supporting the George Enescu Festival, Rompetrol also supports the educational project “Chess in School”, which encourages the development of critical and analytical thinking in children. In 2024, the project included more than 127 educational events, such as competitions and interactive lessons, involving thousands of pupils across the country. Through this programme, Rompetrol contributes to the formation of essential skills for children’s future, such as concentration, problem solving and strategic planning, thus supporting the education and development of the younger generation. The project emphasises the company’s commitment to the education and personal development of children in Romania.

 

RWEA – „RENEWACAD”

The “RENEWACAD” initiative is training renewable energy specialists free of charge, qualifying more than 4,200 people between 2020 and 2024. The project offers retraining in coal regions, supporting just transition and promoting sustainability through training in areas such as wind, photovoltaics and energy storage. At the same time, “RENEWACAD” works with companies and educational institutions to ensure the full integration of these specialists into the labour market, thus contributing to the development of a green energy sector and reducing the social impact of the energy transition. The project is an example of social responsibility and investment in the future of a sustainable economy.