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Origin Energy Ltd

Common Name
Origin Energy
Country
Australia
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Diversified
Employees
5,420
Ticker
ORG
Exchange
ASX
Description
Origin Energy Ltd. is a prominent integrated energy company based in Australia, involved primarily in the exploration, production, and sale of natural gas and electricity. The company plays a vital ro...

Origin Energy's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Origin Energy completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Origin Energy has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Origin Energy’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Origin Energy's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025
a. Origin Energy's Sustainability Data Spreadsheet 2025
b. Origin Energy's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Origin Energy's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Origin Energy's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofOrigin Energy amounted to34,972,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Origin Energyincreased by 1.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Origin Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024202508 M16 M24 M32 MtCO2e-13%+89%-14%+6%+14%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Origin Energy's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Origin Energy were 31,843,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Origin Energy reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Origin Energy's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 73.1%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Origin Energy's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Origin Energy's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Origin Energy reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,129,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Origin Energy reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Origin Energy's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 163.38%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Origin Energy's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Origin Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Origin Energy use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Origin Energy reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Origin Energy's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250900 k1.8 M2.7 M3.6 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Origin Energy's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Origin Energy reported 28,135,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Origin Energy includes a breakdown across 0of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Origin Energy's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202509 M18 M27 M36 MtCO2e+3%0%+5%-19%-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Origin Energy's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Origin Energy reported total Scope 3 emissions of 28,135,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Origin Energy's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Origin Energy's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into Origin Energy’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Origin Energy reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 31,843,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,269 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2,825.84 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Origin Energy's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,000100,0005,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,00010,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SMYTLYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,517,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,320Scope 1 Intensity: 753.66 tCO2e/$MSSShenergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,210,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,058Scope 1 Intensity: 9,168.42 tCO2e/$MChubu Electric PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,841Scope 1 Intensity: 2.52 tCO2e/$MA2AYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,620,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,081Scope 1 Intensity: 353.22 tCO2e/$MMMMetlen Energy & Metals SMSAYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,962,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,914Scope 1 Intensity: 669.99 tCO2e/$MIberdrolaYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,913,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 46,556Scope 1 Intensity: 191.45 tCO2e/$MALLETEYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,288,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,880Scope 1 Intensity: 2,281.09 tCO2e/$MRWEYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,242,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,208Scope 1 Intensity: 2,112.12 tCO2e/$MYTL Power InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,505,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,180Scope 1 Intensity: 1,062.79 tCO2e/$MSempraYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,185Scope 1 Intensity: 508.15 tCO2e/$MAlgonquin Power & UtilitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,913,781 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,198Scope 1 Intensity: 598.34 tCO2e/$MAvistaYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,035,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,752Scope 1 Intensity: 1,732.84 tCO2e/$MEVNYear: 2024Scope 1: 792,949 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,638Scope 1 Intensity: 217.99 tCO2e/$MAceaYear: 2024Scope 1: 398,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,242Scope 1 Intensity: 94.03 tCO2e/$MEnergy of Minas GeraisYear: 2024Scope 1: 42,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,446Scope 1 Intensity: 6.65 tCO2e/$MAcwa PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,677Scope 1 Intensity: 12,393.82 tCO2e/$MEnelYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,210,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 73,518Scope 1 Intensity: 274.90 tCO2e/$MAESYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,779,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,278Scope 1 Intensity: 2,262.50 tCO2e/$MEnevaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,710,602 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,843Scope 1 Intensity: 2,555.58 tCO2e/$MZorlu Enerji Elektrik UretimYear: 2024Scope 1: 714,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 839Scope 1 Intensity: 851.90 tCO2e/$MCanadian UtilitiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 696,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,601Scope 1 Intensity: 267.56 tCO2e/$MTelecom PlusYear: 2025Scope 1: 52 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,381Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MAtcoYear: 2024Scope 1: 713,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,436Scope 1 Intensity: 207.54 tCO2e/$ME.ONYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,980,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 83,373Scope 1 Intensity: 23.75 tCO2e/$MOrigin EnergyYear: 2025Scope 1: 31,843,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,269Scope 1 Intensity: 2,825.84 tCO2e/$M

How does Origin Energy's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Origin Energy reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2,825.84 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 553.25, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Origin Energy rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Origin Energy ranked 23 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Origin Energy among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Origin Energy's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Origin Energy reported a total carbon footprint of 63,107,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.56% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Origin Energy's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 50.46% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 44.58%.a

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