We build products that make it easy for households and businesses to take climate action that is good for the planet and their pocket.
Founded in NZ
Consumers reached
Global offices
carbon footprint
(CO₂e FY 24-25)
Our mission is to help home and car owners achieve energy independence and save money — while reducing their impact on the climate. We believe that by making electrification simple and accessible, we can empower people to take control of their energy costs and build a more sustainable future for the next generation.
Cogo was founded in 2016, after operating for 6 years under the 'Conscious Consumers' brand. It was born from the belief that people, technology and data can fundamentally change the world for good. What started as a platform connecting conscious consumers with sustainable businesses has evolved into a climate technology company serving some of the world's leading financial institutions.
Today, we work across four offices in London, Wellington, Sydney, and Toronto. We partner with institutions like Westpac, Kiwibank, ASB, and Genesis Energy in New Zealand, and NatWest and ING internationally, helping their customers through our Carbon Insights and Electrification platforms.
Ben Gleisner is an economist, environmentalist, and social entrepreneur. A Victoria University of Wellington graduate, Ben founded Cogo because he believes in the power of people, technology and data to fundamentally change the world for good.
Under his leadership, Cogo has grown from a New Zealand startup into a global climate technology company, partnering with major financial institutions across four continents to drive measurable climate impact at scale.
Ben didn't just build the platform - he lived it. After years of helping banks and energy companies guide their customers toward cleaner energy choices, he decided to go all-in on electrifying his own home and vehicle. Solar panels, a heat pump for heating and hot water, an EV - the full transformation.
The result? A household running almost entirely on clean energy, with estimated savings of nearly $4,500 a year. It's this first-hand experience that shapes Cogo's product - built by someone who genuinely understands the journey, the trade-offs, and the savings that come from making the switch.
Walking the talk
Our own carbon footprint for FY2024-25 was 32 tonnes CO₂e across Scope 1, 2, and 3. We measure, report, and reduce - just like we help our partners do.
Living wage employer
Certified Living Wage employer in both the UK and New Zealand, because fair pay is fundamental to the fairer world we're building.
Climate committed
Signatory to the NZ Climate Leaders' Coalition. Targeting 50% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030 and 90% by 2050, aligned with 1.5°C pathways.
