Net Zero Transition, in conversation with Greg Jackson, CEO, Octopus Energy
Author WIG Date 22 Aug 2024
A recording of the WIG event: Net Zero Transition, in conversation with Greg Jackson, CEO, Octopus Energy
With the UK committed to reaching net zero by 2050, a collaborative approach will need to be taken by organisations across the sectors to ensure this target is met. As such, we are delighted to welcome Greg Jackson who will share insights from his position as Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group.
Watch now to:
• Explore how organisations from across the energy sector are working with private sector partners and government to ensure the net zero transition is delivered
• Understand the role of cross-sector collaboration in achieving the UK’s ambitious net zero commitments
• Gain tips and insights from Greg’s leadership experience of creating an innovative and collaborative culture
Closed captions and transcripts are available.
Please note the Q&A is not included in this recording.
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Speaker at this event
Greg Jackson is the founder of Octopus Energy Group, the global energy and technology company driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Launched in 2016, the Group now serves 7.2 million customers across 18 countries, and operates a £6bn portfolio of renewable energy assets across Europe.
Octopus drives the tech-enabled green energy transition, innovating relentlessly to make energy better for consumers and the planet. Kraken, Octopus’s proprietary green tech platform, is at the heart of the Group’s growth and is now contracted to serve over 40 million accounts across the globe, with further 10 million to follow soon.
Octopus has attracted over $2.3 billion worth of funding from international energy companies, large pension funds and global investors, and has valued the company at around $8 billion.
Greg is a serial tech entrepreneur and has built and sold a number of successful businesses before starting Octopus. He is an angel investor in a wide range of start-ups, and is a key thought leader in the UK on issues related to energy transition, energy costs and innovation.