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Origin Energy

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Origin Energy, a leading Australian energy company, is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Founded in 2000, it has established itself as a key player in the energy sector, focusing on electricity generation, natural gas production, and renewable energy solutions. With significant operations across Australia, particularly in New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia, Origin Energy is committed to providing innovative energy solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including electricity and gas retailing, solar energy systems, and battery storage solutions. Origin Energy stands out for its commitment to sustainability and its investment in renewable energy projects, positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to a low-carbon future. Notably, it has received recognition for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency, solidifying its reputation in the competitive energy market.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Origin Energy's score of 50 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Origin Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Origin Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,681,580 kg CO2e. This figure includes 87,969,230 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 920 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13,711,430 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company's emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined totalled about 148,010,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Origin Energy's total emissions were approximately 152,190,580 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 13,206,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 980,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 33,589,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Origin Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2032, based on a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2032. Furthermore, Origin Energy has announced its long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
18,681,000,000
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Scope 2
1,028,000,000
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000,000,000
000
Scope 3
35,041,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Origin Energy's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Origin Energy is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Origin Energy is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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