Ecotricity

We’re Ecotricity, Britain’s greenest energy company.

We’re excited to be headline sponsors of the Lecture Stage at this year’s Vegan Life Live, which will be home to free Q&A sessions and talks to help you navigate your vegan journey.

A bit about us

It’s hard to imagine using animals to generate energy, but it happens. We’re proud to be the world’s first (and still the only) vegan-certified energy supplier in the world, backed by both Viva!, the vegan charity, and The Vegan Society.

Whilst renewable sources like wind, solar and geothermal are vegan, manure and by-products from factory farms are often burned as biomass or used in anaerobic digestion vats to produce biomethane gas.

Animals are exploited to produce a small proportion of the UK’s energy, but it gets into the mix for a much larger proportion of homes. Several of the big energy suppliers and so-called green energy companies have animal waste in their fuel mix.

But that’s only part of the story. Livestock farming is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions in the UK and around the world.

We thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be greener and more ethical if animals weren’t used to generate energy?’ So, we reviewed all our energy sources and eliminated anything involving animals. It’s a great USP, but it should be the standard across the industry.

Come and find us at stand H3 to say hi and chat with us about vegan energy! Plus, don’t miss our talks at the Lecture Stage.

Energy, food, transport and nature
Friday 18th October, 2.45pm – 3.30pm

Did you know 80% of your carbon footprint can be made greener if you focussed on three key areas? The climate emergency needs to be tackled across these crucial areas of the economy that generate the most carbon emissions: energy, transport and food. But to create a truly green Britain, we also need to take action on nature and wildlife, which is under threat both from the climate crisis and the way we build on and use our green spaces. It feels like a big task, but Ecotricity can help you understand simple ways for you to make the biggest impact.

Hidden ingredients… How far do we look? – Ecotricity and special guests
Saturday 19th October, 11.45am – 12.45pm

As vegans, we’re used to checking the labels on food to ensure there are no nasty hidden ingredients… But do you make a habit to do this elsewhere in your life? What about your clothes purchases, food, cosmetics and furniture? Have you considered the supply chain? What is your money really funding? Ecotricity explored this exact question 5 years ago and set themselves on a mission to ensure there were no nasty hidden ingredients in their energy mix. Join what is sure to be a lively conversation featuring some very special guests!

Vegan energy: mind, body and home
Sunday 20th October, 10.45am – 11.30am

Join Ecotricity and special guests to discuss the varied ways in which we can harness vegan energy and generate power in our mind, body and home, to make the biggest impact for our planet.

We’ll also be at The OM Yoga Show:

Free Open Class: Intro to Acroyoga with Olga and Pav
Sunday 20th October, 1.15pm – 1.45pm

Get ready to fly! In this Intro to Acroyoga session we’ll explore playful poses and build trust with partners. We’ll learn safe techniques for basing and flying, all with a focus on fun and connection. No experience or partner necessary, just bring your sense of adventure.

To find out more, visit www.ecotricity.co.uk/VLL or give our team a call on 0808 123 0123.