Origin Energy
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Origin Energy's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Origin Energy's score of 36 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Origin Energy's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Origin Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 49,948,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,912,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 875,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 35,160,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with a target to decrease Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2032, using 2017 as the base year. Over the past few years, Origin Energy has shown a downward trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 18,681,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 13,912,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have reduced from 1,028,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 875,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Origin Energy's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the energy sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,681,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,028,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 35,041,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Origin Energy is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
