Budget Energy (NI)

How ethical is Budget Energy?

Budget Energy has achieved an acceptable score on The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Energy Suppliers Ratings Table but Ethical Accreditation has not yet been achieved. This is important because it provides additional warranty on the company’s wider ethical, sustainable, and social policies and records.

Read more about the issues facing the Ethical Energy Suppliers sector and find out which companies have achieved accreditation for their commitment to being ethical and sustainable.

What does Budget Energy do?

Budget Energy is based in Derry, Northern Ireland and has been operational since 2011. The company specialise in tailored  provision to commercial properties as well as domestic, with special tariffs for farms and other businesses.

In which areas does Budget Energy perform well?

Budget Energy performs well for its Environmental Report as owner DCC has a Sustainability Report 2022 containing lots of information including a Net Zero target. Budget Energy also gets a top score for Energy Mix which is 100% renewable, and Nuclear Power as it has no involvement in this industry.

We found no criticisms of Budget Energy relating to Pollution, Animal Welfare, Armaments or Political Donations therefore the brand scores well for these criteria. Find out more about how we rate.

What can Budget Energy do to improve its score?

Budget Energy is encouraged to apply for Ethical Accreditation. If successful in its application, Budget Energy would join the certified ethical brands leading the way in progressive and sustainable practices and be permitted to display The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Mark in its communications.

If you’re interested in learning more about achieving Ethical Accreditation for your brand, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.