Two foundations supporting climate change initiatives, ClimateWorks in the United States and the European Climate Foundation, have provided the initial funding for the creation of the BPIE, while eceee is providing support during its developing stage. The institute is, nevertheless, conceived as an independent organisation.

The institute is based in Brussels.

ANEC is the European consumer voice in standardisation. ANEC represents the European consumer interest in the creation of technical standards, especially those developed to support the implementation of European laws and public policies.

MCI is an independent, global association, communications and event management company. Our combined expertise enables us to offer strategy, creativity and execution in the field of association management (AMC), Congress and Exhibition (PCO), live communication, meetings, events and incentives and performance improvement programmes.

Established in 1998, the European Competitive Telecommunications Association is the leading pan-European telecoms association promoting market liberalisation and competition in the European communications sector.  ECTA is a ‘Non for profit’ trade association seeking to promote and foster a