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Octopus Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future at speed and scale
Octopus Energy is a global trailblazer across energy and beyond, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to a greener, fairer future.
In 2023/24, we tackled emissions and grid challenges by boosting flexible energy use, engaging millions of customers with clean alternatives to costly grid upgrades, default coal backup and wind curtailment. Our efforts led to a 300% surge in smart tariff adoption, 128% more ‘Saving Sessions’ participants and 1.5m new ‘Free Electricity’ and Power-ups customers.
Meanwhile, we scaled emissions-free ‘Zero Bills’ homes in 3 countries, targeting 100,000 homes globally, turbocharged heat pump installations with our bespoke ‘Cosy’ packages, and trained 2032 installers at our three state-of-the art R&D hubs.
As the UK’s largest energy provider and Europe’s leading renewable investor, we’re immensely proud to be making green the cheapest choice, whilst advancing a sustainable supply chain and advocating for policy changes, all driving significant environmental and social impact.
SILVER
Asahi Group Holdings: Leaving a legacy of a brighter world tomorrow
Make The World Shine is Asahi Group Holdings’ bold vision for a sustainable future. We embed sustainability throughout our business, from sourcing and production to packaging and partnerships, while also engaging employees to contribute to our ESG goals.
As the first Japanese company to achieve SBTi approval of our targets, including for Forest, Land, and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions, we are proud to lead by example. We’ve accelerated our net zero goal from 2050 to 2040 and remain firmly on track to achieve our 2030 environmental and social sustainability targets.
At the heart of this transformation is the power of communication, innovation and collaboration; through global climate forums, strategic partnerships and R&D initiatives, we champion collective action and help shape the future of sustainable business across our value chain, our industry and beyond.
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Bantam Materials UK: The Prevented Ocean Plastic programme
Created and launched by Bantam Materials UK Ltd. in 2019, the Prevented Ocean Plastic programme provides an innovative and trailblazing solution for coastal communities that lack formal waste management infrastructure and are at risk of ocean plastic pollution. By working with local recyclers and developing new collection centres in those regions, we give value to what would otherwise be discarded waste and incentivise the collection of this ocean-bound plastic – elevating the industry and local community, while facilitating a just transition at each level of the supply chain. In November 2024, based upon sponsored CAP studies by the University of Georgia, the programme opened their first collection centre in Tanzania, marking the launch of Prevented Ocean Plastic East Africa. It took the replicable and scalable model that had been successfully deployed across multiple collection centres in South East Asia and applied it to a brand new geographical region.
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Sustainable Wedding Alliance: Driving Sustainability across the Wedding Industry
The Sustainable Wedding Alliance is a pioneering organisation driving sustainability across the wedding industry, both in the UK and globally. We empower wedding businesses through education, accreditation, and a supportive community to adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices.
For Conscious Couples website showcases sustainable businesses, making it easier for couples to plan conscious weddings.
We advocate for industry-wide change, promoting transparent supply chains, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction.
Our impact is measured by the growing number of sustainable businesses within our network and the increasing adoption of sustainable practices in weddings.
We provide practical tools and guidance on areas like reducing carbon footprints, fair working, and community engagement.
The Alliance fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, accelerating the transition towards a truly sustainable wedding industry.
We are committed to continuous improvement and expanding our reach to create a lasting positive impact on the environment and society through the celebration of love.