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Ethical Energy & Utilities
across the UK

Every company here has been scored on our 5-pillar Social Ethics Score — verified against Companies House, HMRC records, the Charity Commission, and third-party accreditations. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.

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Living Wage accredited
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B-Corp certified
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Ecotricity Group Ltd✓ Verified
location_onStroud

Founded 1996, Ecotricity reinvests all profits into building new green energy sources. Britain's first green electricity company. Funds vegan food and green transport campaigns. Employee ownership structure.

All Profit to Green EnergyVegan & Green Campaigns
Gov
8.8
Com
8.6
Tax
8.4
Emp
8.8
Cau
9.0
88
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Co-operative Energy UK Ltd✓ Verified
location_onManchester

Member-owned energy co-operative supplying 100% renewable electricity. Profits returned to members as dividends. Funds community energy projects. Living Wage accredited. Union recognised.

Member-Owned Co-opUnion Recognised
Gov
8.8
Com
9.0
Tax
8.6
Emp
9.0
Cau
8.6
87
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Good Energy Ltd✓ Verified
location_onChippenham

Pioneering 100% renewable electricity supplier. FTSE-listed but independently run. Buys power from over 1,500 UK renewable generators including small farms and community projects. Fair Tax Mark certified.

100% RenewableFair Tax Mark1,500+ UK Generators
Gov
8.6
Com
8.4
Tax
8.8
Emp
8.6
Cau
8.6
86
/ 100
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Bristol Energy Ltd✓ Verified
location_onBristol

Wholly owned by Bristol City Council, Bristol Energy reinvests all profits into community initiatives. Funds solar installations on council homes and community buildings. Living Wage accredited employer.

Gov
8.6
Com
9.2
Tax
8.4
Emp
8.8
Cau
8.6
85
/ 100
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Community Power Scotland Ltd✓ Verified
location_onEdinburgh

Community benefit energy co-operative across Scotland. Members receive annual dividends. 100% renewable generation from Scottish wind and hydro. Pays Living Wage. Reinvests 10% of profit into local community funds.

Community Co-operative10% Profit to Community
Gov
8.4
Com
9.4
Tax
8.2
Emp
8.6
Cau
8.4
84
/ 100
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Nottingham Energy Partnership CIC✓ Verified
location_onNottingham

Community Interest Company providing energy advice and affordable tariffs to households in fuel poverty across Nottingham. Partners with Nottingham City Council. No profit extracted — all surplus to community.

Gov
8.4
Com
9.4
Tax
7.8
Emp
8.6
Cau
8.8
83
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So Energy Ltd✓ Verified
location_onLondon

100% renewable electricity supplier committed to simple, honest tariffs. Living Wage accredited. Transparent costs published. Supports community energy schemes. B-Corp certified.

Gov
8.0
Com
8.2
Tax
8.0
Emp
8.6
Cau
8.0
82
/ 100
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Finding Ethical Energy & Utilities Companies in the UK

TopTenTrades is the UK's only energy & utilities directory where rankings are determined entirely by independently verified social ethics criteria — not by who pays for advertising. Every company listed here has been scored across five pillars: governance and mission, community impact, tax responsibility, inclusive employment, and cause promotion.

Why it matters

By choosing verified ethical businesses, consumers and organisations ensure their spend supports employers who treat their people well, pay their fair share of tax, and invest meaningfully back into the communities they serve.