Thanks to the Origin Energy Foundation, a number of Origin employees recently drove 750 kilometres across Arnhem Land, NT, bringing education resources and public solar lighting to some of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal schools and communities. Our people were touched by the warmth of the community members who welcomed them onto their country and generously shared their culture.
About us
Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do. As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers. We are committed to leading the transition to a cleaner energy future and believe our company, and the energy industry more broadly, should be at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions. Origin was the first Australian company to set an emissions reduction target endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – aiming to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2032, as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Through the Origin Energy Foundation, we support programs that use education to help break the cycle of disadvantage and empower young Australians to reach their potential, contributing more than $27 million to support community organisations since 2010. View our community guidelines here: http://bit.ly/1GQP6E9
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http://www.originenergy.com.au
External link for Origin Energy
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sydney, NSW
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- oil and gas exploration, production, power generation, energy retailing, electricity, gas, and Solar power
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Updates
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We have recently started construction on the next stage of our large-scale battery at the Eraring Power Station, and this week we were pleased to be joined by the Hon. Greg Piper, MP at the sod-turning ceremony. Projects such as the Eraring battery energy storage system will play an important role in Australia’s energy transition, by supporting renewable energy sources and providing firming capacity and stability to the grid.
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The 2024 Free Electrons Program has wound up for another year. As a founding member of Free Electrons we want to congratulate Startup of the Year, reLi Energy, and all the other innovative businesses who took part sharing their ideas on how to accelerate the energy transition. The search for next year’s energy innovators is already underway with applications for 2025 now open. #Innovation #Startups #FreeElectrons
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Origin is proud to share that our Future Directions program has been named Learning Solution of the Year (internal) at the APAC Learning Impact Awards. Supporting our people has been a major focus as we plan for the eventual retirement of the Eraring coal-fired power station. Future Directions is an innovative program put together to help Eraring’s employees prepare for the next stage of their lives and careers – whether that be continuing to work with Origin and in energy, navigating to entirely new careers, or planning for their retirement, and invests in the support, education and retraining they need. Congratulations to everyone involved in building and delivering a program we know is making a big impact on our people.
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An important part of enabling Origin to support more Australians on their decarbonisation journey is the collaboration with many different parts of the Australian community – from start-ups, to large commercial organisations, and small local solar installers. Which is why we are at Australia’s largest clean energy event, All Energy Australia, over the next two days talking to attendees about a range of topics including industry innovation, decarbonisation strategies for commercial buildings, Virtual Power Plants, Electric Vehicles and batteries.
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We're proud to be working with Logan City Council to support them on their decarbonisation journey, and look forward to partnering with them on a range of initiatives.
Logan City Council and Origin Energy (Origin) have signed an Australian-first, multi-scope agreement that will help the city move towards Real Zero while supporting the region’s energy grid. The Energy Partnership Agreement will enable Council to reduce its emissions and operating costs. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gEgMkKvh Pictured: (left) Liam McWhirter (Origin Energy) and Mayor Jon Raven have signed an agreement for next-generation energy solutions in Logan (right) Solar panels at the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 #CityOfLogan #LoganCityCouncil #targetzero #sustainable #energy #renewableenergy #populationgrowth
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Today we held our 25th Annual General Meeting. The AGM provides an important opportunity each year for shareholders to engage with Board and leadership and hear about the company’s recent performance and outlook. Chair Scott Perkins reflected on Origin’s growth since our first AGM, when Origin served 1.2 million customers, had just over 2,000 employees and a market capitalisation of $750 million. Today, Origin is Australia’s largest energy retailer with 4.7 million customers employs 5,500 people and has a market capitalisation of around $17.5 billion. Origin has made good progress this year on our ambition to lead the energy transition, particularly through a notable step change in our investment in renewables and storage, and is well-positioned to create sustained value for shareholders and deliver good outcomes to our customers, community and planet.
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At Origin, we believe in the power of community. That’s why we’re proud to support the Murilla Community Centre in South West QLD in keeping its essential Outside School Hours Care program running. With the help of a sponsorship initiative, skilled international staff are joining the local workforce, ensuring that families in Western Downs can continue to rely on this essential service. #CommunitySupport #LocalImpact
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Origin House is taking shape. Construction is now in full swing for The Victorian Homeless Fund project we’re supporting, which is being generously built by the team at Fairhaven Homes. We’re assisting with construction costs, fitting the property with solar panels and will provide free electricity, gas and broadband for 12 months for the family that moves in. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5JKKKtY
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Here at Origin, safety and efficiency are at the heart of everything we do. This year, our teams successfully executed a major turnaround at the Talinga Pipeline Compression Facility in Queensland—ensuring safety, compliance, and long-term operational reliability. Join our Turnaround Execution Lead, David, as he takes you behind the scenes of a day on site. From inspections to repairs, see firsthand the incredible teamwork and effort that went into this project. 💪 #BTS #BehindTheScenes #Safety