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Ovo Energy

Ovo Energy, a prominent player in the UK energy sector, is headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 2009, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in renewable energy solutions, focusing on providing sustainable electricity and gas to homes across the UK. With a commitment to innovation, Ovo Energy has introduced unique offerings such as flexible tariffs and smart home technology, catering to the evolving needs of its customers. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first energy suppliers to offer 100% renewable electricity as standard. Ovo Energy's dedication to sustainability and customer service has earned it a strong market position, making it a preferred choice for environmentally conscious consumers. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, Ovo Energy remains at the forefront, championing a greener future for all.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ovo 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.

41

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Ovo Energy's score of 41 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ovo Energy's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ovo Energy reported total emissions of approximately 3,434,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 9,782,785,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with a target to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64.1% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from sold electricity by 76.8% per MWh and other Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities, as well as emissions from the use of sold products, by 50.4% within the same timeframe. Ovo Energy's climate commitments align with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores its dedication to achieving targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. These initiatives position Ovo Energy as a leader in the energy sector's transition towards sustainability in the UK.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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0,000,000
000,000
000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
14,520,785,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ovo 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. Ovo Energy is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ovo 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.

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

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