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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.
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.
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Origin Energy's score of 44 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Origin Energy reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,555,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,555,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,201,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 15,925,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 13,690,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 2,235,000,000 kg CO2e. Origin Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2032 from a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's long-term ambition to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from Origin Energy Limited. The commitment to sustainability is further emphasised by their Climate Transition Action Plan, which outlines these reduction targets and the strategic actions to achieve them.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 35,041,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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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.