Octopus Energy, officially known as Octopus Energy Limited, is a prominent player in the UK’s electricity and energy sector. Headquartered in Great Britain, the company operates across various regions, delivering innovative energy solutions to residential and business customers. Since its founding in 2015, Octopus Energy has rapidly established itself as a leader in the electricity and natural energy (electricity nec) industry, recognised for its commitment to renewable energy and customer-centric services.
The company’s core offerings include electricity supply, smart energy technology, and sustainable energy products, setting it apart through its focus on transparency and technological innovation. With notable achievements in market growth and customer satisfaction, Octopus Energy continues to shape the future of energy by prioritising green solutions and digital efficiency. Its market position underscores its role as a forward-thinking energy provider in the UK and beyond.
+10 vs industry average
Octopus Energy’s score of 25 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Octopus Energy yet.
Octopus Energy's reported carbon emissions
Octopus Energy, headquartered in GB and operating in the "Electricity nec" industry, has demonstrated a commitment to climate action. While specific recent emissions data for Octopus Energy in kg CO2e is not provided, the company is recognised for its net-zero commitments.
Information from Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) indicates that Octopus Energy Group Limited, a related organisation, has commitments towards net-zero emissions. Specifically, there are entries noting a net-zero commitment for Octopus Energy Group Limited with an associated date of 2021-10-01, and an additional entry for "Octopus Energy Group Limited" with a "BA1.5 member" status from 2021-09-01 and 2021-09-30. It is noted that some of these commitments have been removed or expired. The SBTi data also shows two "errored" records for Octopus Energy Group Limited, both classified as net-zero with a long-term timeframe, aiming for 2050, but lacking specific reduction percentages and text descriptions.
The organisation's climate commitments are further evidenced by its participation in initiatives. Octopus Energy Group Limited is listed as a "BA1.5" member, signifying a commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
It's important to note that emissions data and SBTi targets for Octopus Energy may be cascaded from a parent or related organisation. In this case, Octopus Energy Group Limited is identified as the ultimate parent, with Octopus Energy Limited being a current subsidiary. SBTi targets are cascaded from Octopus Energy Limited (cascade level 0), and performance data is inherited from Octopus Energy Group Limited (cascade level 1).
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Octopus Energy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2050
Reduction target by 2050
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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