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OVO unveils vision to become 'energy company of choice' for those who want to go zero carbon

James Murray

19 September 2019 •

OVO unveils vision to become 'energy company of choice' for those who want to go zero carbon

Fast-expanding energy company announces new science-based emissions targets and launches new customer clean tech service

Fresh from announcing plans to acquire the retail arm of energy giant SSE, OVO has unveiled a sweeping new sustainability strategy that will see the UK's largest independent energy supplier commit to halving...

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