Opus Energy recognised as winning brand for small businesses

Fighting off stiff competition, other shortlisted firms included E.On, Gazprom Energy and Yu Energy. Opus Energy won the award as the provider that best managed the needs of small businesses, with judges considering a combination of the best value, customer service, reliability and SME-focused initiatives.

The award came hot on the heels of Opus Energy being named one of the healthiest brands in the UK, alongside household names including Dyson, Innocent and Easyjet.

Opus Energy was placed sixth in Kantar Millward Brown’s first UK BrandZ study. The firms listed were judged based on purpose, innovation, communications, brand experience and love, and are seen to have disrupted a category either through a strong sense of purpose, seamless brand experience or fresh innovation.

Opus Energy won a place in the top 10 due to its innovation, and its proven success in taking on the Big Six energy companies – cementing its position as the leading challenger brand for business energy provision. The award also signalled the potential for Opus Energy’s prospective future growth, with the company already expanding from ten to over 900 employees in just fifteen years.

Nikki Flanders, Chief Operating Officer at Opus Energy, commented: “We have a strong heritage in supporting small businesses and doing everything we can to ensure they have the best energy provision and customer service.

“We’re pushing to go the extra mile for small businesses, and as well as aiming to give the best service, we support SMEs with initiatives like our Brighter Business advice hub and Business Clusters map. We also make it easy for SMEs to meet their sustainability objectives – last year, 90% of the electricity we supplied came from renewable sources, including our 2,300+ UK-based renewable generators.

“Being recognised with both an award for small business services and a vote of brand confidence is a fantastic way to mark an exciting and fast-paced year for Opus Energy,” Flanders concluded.