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An Post currently has more than 200 HGVs in operation and is changing to fossil free fuel to support its 50% emissions reduction target by the end of this year

An Post switching fleet of HGVs to fossil free fuel

An Post is switching its national fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to cut carbon emissions

Business • 19 Jun

Digital Infrastructure Ireland wants a taskforce to be created to deal with the issues around data centre development

Ireland 'lacks ambition, leadership' around data centres

The State needs to take the lead on data centre policy in order to ensure the ongoing strength of the wider digital infrastructure industry here, according to the chair of Digital Infrastructure Ireland.

Business • 21 Feb

Hydrogen Mobility Ireland says Ireland is missing out on millions in EU hydrogen funds

HMI urges govt to match EU funding for energy security

Transport and energy group Hydrogen Mobility Ireland says Ireland is missing out on millions of euro in potential EU hydrogen funding.

Business • 16 Dec 24

Tomas Sercovich CEO of BITCI with Minister for Climate Action, Communications Networks and Transport, Eamon Ryan and Fiona Gaskin Partner at PwC

Need for urgency among firms in reducing carbon - BITCI

There is a need for businesses to show more urgency when it comes to being proactive in setting targets and reducing carbon emissions, Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has warned.

Business • 27 Sep 23

Only one in five firms surveyed said they understood scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions

Climate action: What are scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions?

Just 20% of companies understand what scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions are, according to new research by Amárach.

Business • 30 Jun 23

New SEAI figures show that energy related CO2 emissions went up last year by just over 6%

Energy-related CO2 emissions rise over 6% in 2021

Energy-related emissions of CO2 went up in Ireland last year due to lower amounts of renewable electricity generation and a higher consumption of transport fuels as Covid restrictions eased.

Business • 04 May 22

In 2021, Ireland's carbon emissions fell by between 1.8% and 3.7%, according to early estimates

Ireland missed emissions targets in 2021 - early data

Early estimates of carbon emissions for 2021 indicate that Ireland is already off target on its 2030 climate goals, explains Oonagh Smyth.

Prime Time • 14 Apr 22

The research suggests that the implementation of digital solutions in energy, manufacturing, agriculture, buildings and transportation could help achieve climate goals

Role for digital tech in meeting state's climate goals

Digital technologies could play a significant role in Ireland meeting its climate obligations, according to a new study by Amárach Research commissioned by Huawei Ireland.

Business • 25 Nov 21

Norway's sovereign wealth fund estimates its portfolio's carbon footprint was 107.6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2019

Norway wealth fund should push firms to cut emissions

Norway's $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, should push firms it invests in to eventually cut their greenhouse gas emissions to nil by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement, a government-appointed commission said today.

Business • 20 Aug 21

Today's report sets out three key conditions that must be met if Ireland's carbon emissions in the electricity sector are to fall by 80% between now and 2030

Carbon emissions to be cut by 80% by end of decade

Carbon emissions from the Irish electricity sector could be cut from almost ten million tonnes annually to under two million tonnes by 2030, a new report from energy specialists Baringa and published by Wind Energy Ireland shows today.

Business • 30 Jun 21

Shell last year laid out a plan to reach net zero by 2050, in line with the Paris climate agreement and European Union ambitions

Shell sharpens 2050 zero emissions goal

Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell has vowed to eliminate net carbon emissions by 2050, raising its ambition from previous targets, as its oil output declines from a 2019 peak.

Business • 11 Feb 21

The Mission Possible Partnership deal will be announced at the virtual Davos World Economic Forum today

Industry, transport sectors align on climate plan

Over 400 companies across some of the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitting industries - from shipping to steelmaking - have agreed to work together on plans to decarbonise by 2050, according to a coalition of climate advocacy groups that set up the partnership.

Business • 27 Jan 21

Tesco said a new partnership with renewable energy investor Low Carbon will see three solar farms set up in the UK

Tesco fast tracks emissions target with UK solar push

Tesco will set up solar farms, fit more solar panels in its stores and roll out electric vehicles, bringing forward a target for its UK business to be net zero carbon emissions by 15 years to 2035, it said today.

Business • 13 Nov 20

BP deepens emissions targets as CEO 'reinvents' firm

BP plans deep cuts to its carbon emissions by 2050, setting one of the oil sector's most ambitious targets, as part of the biggest overhaul in the company's 111-year history by new chief executive Bernard Looney.

Business • 12 Feb 20

Atmospheric CO2 levels in 2019 are set to reach their highest in at least 800,000 years

Natural gas drives record CO2 emissions in 2019 - study

Global carbon emissions are set to hit record levels this year, boosted by soaring natural gas use, with the rise coming despite a decline in coal consumption and a string of countries declaring a climate emergency.

Environment • 04 Dec 19

Easyjet said it would cost around £25m to offset the emissions in the next financial year

EasyJet to offset carbon emissions from all flights

British budget airline EasyJet said today it would become the world's first majorairline to operate net-zero carbon flights across its whole network by offsetting the emissions from flying.

Business • 19 Nov 19

IAG CEO Willie Walsh said the airline group's steps were one part of a broader solution to make aviation less polluting

IAG commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG said it will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first major airlines group to make such a commitment.

Business • 10 Oct 19

Leo Varadkar said reducing emissions would allow Ireland to reduce the amount we spend on importing oil and gas

Individuals responsible for climate actions - Varadkar

The Taoiseach has said Government will help people with the cost of reducing carbon emissions but ultimately individuals will have to take responsibility.

Environment • 19 May 19

Irish listed companies making the top 10 in the report for 2018 include AIB, Kingspan, CRH and Kerry Group

11% rise in companies reporting carbon emissions

The number of companies in Ireland reporting on their carbon emissions rose 11% last year to a total of 257, the latest CDP Ireland Climate Change Report shows.

Business • 27 Mar 19

The report from the Joint Committee on Climate Action is due to be published on Thursday

FG withdraws amendments to decarbonisation report

Fine Gael has withdrawn controversial amendments to a major report on how Ireland can decarbonise the Irish economy.

News • 26 Mar 19

Today was the second day of Climate Case Ireland's case against the Government

High Court hears of health risk of carbon emissions

There is a "real national risk of death, disease and coastal flooding" if the Irish Government does not tackle the country's rising emissions, the High Court in Dublin has heard.

Ireland • 23 Jan 19

Irish homes are using 7% more energy than the European average

Emissions from Irish homes 60% higher than in Europe

A new report on energy efficiency has found that carbon emissions from Irish homes are almost 60% higher than the European average.

Energy • 13 Apr 18

The IPCC report found that greenhouse gasses from our activities are the dominant cause of climate change

IPCC calls for decisive climate change action

A major new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has expressed with greater certainty than ever before that human influences are the dominant cause of climate change and that they are growing.

News • 02 Nov 14

About 20% of Ireland's electricity comes from renewable sources, such as wind power

Renewables bring €260m energy savings - SEAI

Renewable sources, including wind for generating electricity, are delivering net savings of €260m per year to Ireland between fossil fuel and carbon emission savings.

News • 05 Jun 14

EU Commission freezes airline carbon emissions law

The European Union will freeze for a year its rule that all airlines must pay for their carbon emissions for flights into and out of EU airports.

News • 13 Nov 12

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