Fined $1m for misleading consumers

In 2015 this company was ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay $1 million in penalties for consumer law breaches.

Source: ACCC (2015)

Fined $407k for gas breaches

In 2024 Ergon Energy paid six infringement notices totalling $406,800 issued by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) for alleged breaches of the National Gas Rules related to gas demand forecasting in short-term trading markets.

Source: Australian Energy Regulator (2024)

Political donations

The democracyforsale.net website, which aggregates data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), reports that this company donated $553,201 to Australia's major political parties between 2018 and 2023. To view this company's entry in the AEC's Transparency Register, follow the link and click on "Named on the following annual returns as providing funds to:" to see the political donations made by the company.

Source: AEC (2024)

Carbon neutral product

Climate Active is an Australian Government program that supports voluntary climate action by certifying businesses and organisations that measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality. Energy Australia is certified for its opt-in electricity and gas products.

Source: Climate Active (2025)

Involvement with coal

This company is involved in the production of coal or coal-based energy. This company's 10 coal-fueled power plants account for approximately 35 percent of CLP's power production.

Source: company website (2025)

Climate action commitments

As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target; responsible corporate engagement in climate policy; report climate change information in mainstream reports as a fiduciary duty; commit to electric vehicles.

Source: We Mean Business (2021)

24% in Gender Benchmark

In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 24 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.

Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2023)

32.9% in Social Benchmark

The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 32.9/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.

Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2026)

36.7% in Electric Utilities Benchmark

The 2023 Electric Utilities Benchmark assesses 68 electric utilities companies on their alignment to a low-carbon world, together with social performance. This company ranked #15/68, with a total score of 36.7 out of 100. The average score was 26 and the highest score was 70.

Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2023)

Medium ESG Risk

Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 22.5, placing it in the "medium risk" category (retrieved April 2025).

Source: Sustainalytics (2025)

30.4% in Urban Benchmark

The 2026 Urban Benchmark evaluates the 300 biggest and most influential companies shaping cities on their responsibility to advance inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable urban environments. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Sustainable governance, Inclusive cities, Healthy cities, and Climate neutral and resilient cities. This company received a score of 30.4/100. The average score was 12.2 and the highest score was 40.3.

Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2026)