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Electricity from Other Sources
GB
updated 4 days ago

Ovo Energy

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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.

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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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Ovo Energy's score of 41 is higher than 66% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 3,401,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 2 emissions alone accounting for about 1,441,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 9,782,785,000 kg CO2e, which includes 131,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Ovo Energy has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 64.1% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 76.8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from all sold electricity per MWh and a 50.4% reduction in other absolute Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities, as well as emissions from the use of sold products, all within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Ovo Energy's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company is also a member of the BA1.5 initiative, which underscores its dedication to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Ovo Energy Ltd, ensuring a cohesive approach to sustainability across its operations.

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Scope 3
14,520,785,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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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. This request for Ovo Energy is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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