At Centrica, our purpose is to energise a greener, fairer future. This 'North Star' guides our 20,000+ colleagues worldwide, ensuring we remain steadfast in an ever-evolving energy landscape. We believe that energy should work for everyone – our colleagues, our customers, and our communities – not just today, but for generations to come. This conviction is why we exist and is central to our strategy of delivering the energy needed now while pioneering the energy security, efficiency, and decarbonisation solutions of tomorrow. Our heritage spans over 200 years, from powering the industrial revolution to becoming the leading energy services and solutions company we are today. We've always been at the heart of the UK energy industry, and now, we operate uniquely across the entire energy value chain through diverse yet complementary businesses, all united by our core purpose.
Our culture is built on doing the right thing. We recognise the profound impact we have on the lives of our customers, our colleagues, the communities we serve, and the planet we share. This is a privilege and a responsibility we take with utmost seriousness. We understand that our success is intrinsically linked to the success of our customers, and to achieve this, we must adopt a long-term perspective. Climate change is the most significant challenge of our era, and we believe that contributing to net zero is the most critical action we can undertake. We are committed to being a net zero business by 2045 and empowering our customers to achieve net zero by 2050. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed to collaboratively create a better future. Trust, cross-boundary teamwork, and embracing varied viewpoints are integral to how we operate, ensuring we continuously improve and innovate for a sustainable and equitable world.