A coalition to cut carbon and secure action on climate change.

Founder of the Zero Carbon campaign, and Founder and CEO of OVO Energy

Stephen Fitzpatrick is a British entrepreneur who believes business has an important role to play in the race to create a zero carbon world. Stephen is the founder and CEO of the OVO group, which includes the UK’s third largest energy company, as well as the founder and CEO of Vertical Aerospace, a fully electric aircraft company reimagining the way we fly. He is also the Managing Partner of Akili, an impact investment firm focused on renewable energy infrastructure development in Africa.

Stephen launched the Zero Carbon campaign in July 2019, following the UK Government’s announcement of its plan to secure national net zero emissions by 2050. The central aim of the project was to ensure that the Government achieves its 2050 commitment by becoming the first major economy to put a meaningful price on carbon. Stephen contributed an initial £1 million of his own money to fund the campaign. You can read more about his perspective on carbon pricing here.

Senior Campaign Manager

Izzy supported development across all aspects of the campaign; managing the political and public engagement strategy, as well as creative, digital and design.

She remains responsible for operating the campaign as a hub for carbon pricing news, research and resources.

Before joining the Zero Carbon Campaign, Izzy worked as Campaign Manager at a social movement organisation and strategic communications agency, coordinating the development and delivery of integrated behaviour change campaigns; with a focus on politics, social issues and counter polarisation.