So Energy awarded Sunday Times Best Places to Work status for second year running

We’re delighted to announce that for the second year running, So Energy has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work in the Big Organisation category.  The Sunday Times Best Places to Work survey is the UK’s biggest and most prestigious study of employee engagement. In their words, it looks under the bonnet of businesses to find out how people really feel about their jobs.

From the care we show our customers to the values we live by, this recognition reflects the commitment, compassion and collaborative spirit of every single team member. It’s a reminder that each of us plays a part in shaping our culture and making So Energy a truly great place to work.

Treating our employees well directly enhances the service we provide to our customers. Our strong performance in customer service and our commitment to accountability in diversity metrics reflect this belief.

We’re also celebrating alongside our parent company ESB, who ranked 3rd in Ireland’s Best Employers 2025 – a fantastic achievement that highlights the strength and stability of the wider group we’re proud to be part of.

Over the past 12 months, we’ve doubled down on efforts to ensure So Energy reflects the richness of the customers and communities we serve up and down the country. Highlights include:

- Charity& Community: We hosted ten charity events in 2024, collectively contributing 250 hours of service to our customers and communities. Additionally, we encourage social impact through three paid volunteering days per year, two paid blood donation days, charity donation matching, and a sustainable community library.

- Team-Building Events: We have a constant focus on the everyday moments which bring our team closer together. Last year we ran over 90 miles together, created pottery, celebrated diverse cultures through our four affinity groups, and broke bread at more than 25 company events.

- Gender Representation: Over the past year, female representation at So Energy has increased, and our median gender pay gap currently lies at just 0.3 percent. This shows that our policies - including pay reviews, flexible working, and targeted development programmes - are having a tangible effect.

- Industry Partnerships: Through organisations like the Energy Leaders Coalition, POWERful Women, and TIDE, we’re also advocating for broader change across the entire energy sector. We’ve expanded our work to encourage more women into tech roles through our partnership with Code First Girls, with four women from Code First Girls joining our business last year. 

- Wellbeing Support: Employee wellbeing is a key focus, with access to mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching through our partnership with Unmind. Our flexible and hybrid working patterns promote work-life balance, while free daily breakfast and office snacks help foster a welcoming environment.

But being recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work isn’t a final destination, it’s a milestone on a continuous journey. As we progress through 2025, we will continue to evolve on our Diversity & Belonging Strategy, challenging ourselves to close any remaining gaps in representation. We continue to call on our supply-chain partners, industry networks, and fellow energy suppliers to join us in building a truly inclusive, equitable sector - one where a diverse workforce can thrive and where every customer sees themselves reflected in the companies they choose.

A word from our Co-Founder, Charlie Davies:
“The road to net zero requires creative thinking and new and innovative ideas, but this will only be reached if we ensure that everyone has the ability to bring their whole selves to work. It’s also dependent on the businesses driving this generational change to represent through their own workforce, the communities and customers they serve. That’s why at So Energy we’ve developed processes and tools to ensure all staff feel a genuine sense of belonging. We know there’s still more to do, both within our own business and across the wider sector, but this award proves that we’re moving in the right direction.”

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