What gets measured gets done – how reporting requirements propel change
Reporting requirements and regulations are influencing the move by business – and society – towards sustainability
Sustainable Ireland Special Report
Retrofitting your home makes environmental and financial sense
With Government grants and the potential to sell electricity back to the grid, upfront investment in energy transition will yield long-term savings
Jobseekers are looking for high sustainability standards at work
Jobseekers with a conscience are seeking out employers that have integrated ESG principles into their business strategy
Technology advances are driving a solar revolution
With an estimated 65 homes per day installing solar PV, the uptake of renewables is placing downward pressure on the wholesale cost of electricity
Controversial carbon capture technology faces uphill route to commercial reality
‘Boondoggle’ or not, Ireland needs to talk about CCUS, including identifying technology providers and storage options, such as the Kinsale or Corrib gas fields
Ireland’s green hydrogen export ambitions must take cost into account
Green hydrogen has a role to play in decarbonising the Irish economy but it is not the miracle solution to our future needs
Planning system is where Ireland’s path to cycling gets clogged up
Cycling infrastructure is often promised but slowly delivered, with the brakes being applied at the planning stage
Decarbonising the building sector supply chain is complex but not impossible
The challenge of reducing Scope 3 indirect emissions means it is important to take steps in liaison with suppliers now
Walking the walk: Irish shoe firms making strides in sustainability
Walking is the most sustainable mode of transport, and all you need is a good shoe; choose ones that incorporate sustainable materials and are built to last
Green building standards key to meeting sustainability benchmarks
And it’s not just the building where people work that can make a difference – businesses can support staff in ensuring how they get there is greener too
Preparing for new reporting requirements
More firms will come under the umbrella of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, with greater depth of reporting and verification required
How to draw up a decarbonisation roadmap for your business
Businesses need to set realistic yet impactful targets for decarbonisation, understanding the frameworks and taking a structured approach
Record clean energy investments give hope as Earth’s vital signs hit extremes
Renewables are on course to generate close to half of global electricity by 2030. Will it be enough?
Calling out greenwashing in the investment world
Retail investors are increasingly calling out disinformation and demanding more accurate and robust reporting and governance
Why can’t we just replace petrol and diesel with biofuel?
Some argue that e-fuels and biofuels are a waste of energy to produce, others say we should be investing in them
It’s a gas, gas, gas: Can bio-methane supplant natural gas in Ireland?
With much of our home heating infrastructure based around gas supply, we need an alternative to the fossil fuel version, and farm waste can supply it
Demand for green skills is outpacing supply. Upskilling has never been more attractive
As the transition to a carbon neutral economy drives demand for green skills, there are several ways to gain sustainability qualifications in Ireland
Electric buses: How Ireland’s fleet is faring on road to zero emissions
The journey to fully carbon-free bus services in Dublin by 2035 is well under way but there is plenty of work still to do
Water: Ireland faces fresh challenges in safeguarding precious resource
As extreme weather events pose more frequent threats, the quality, quantity and reliability of our water supply could be at risk
Re-turn sees can-do attitude applied to recycling single use plastics
The drinks container deposit return scheme launched earlier this year – how is it going so far?
Decarbonisation: Policy and support are key to wider business buy-in
While companies are embracing the drive to net zero, more action is required to see real progress
Company fleet switches will drive up EV numbers on our roads
Some businesses are still treading cautiously when it comes to electric cars but that can’t last forever
Amid a backlash in the US, is there a future for ESG investing?
A loaded term in some quarters, clearer standards and even a rebrand may yet sustain ESG investment
Infrastructure, innovation and speed needed to hit renewables targets
Clean energy generation can only be scaled up fast enough with planning reform and investment, say business leaders
Ireland needs to prepare for life in a wetter and warmer world
We must act to arrest global temperature increases while adapting to their inevitible effects, scientists say
Dunsany estate in Co Meath agrees landmark Irish biodiversity deal
Coffeeangel to invest 5% of its profits in biodiversity credits from rewilded nature reserve
Green energy growth a glimmer of hope amid worsening climate crisis
Faced with record temperatures and dire warnings, the urgency of rising to the challenge by powering up renewables capacity is clear
Sustainable investment not just a case of virtue being its own reward
How do green investments stack up against more traditional options? Quite well, as it happens
Momentum is building in scheme to retrofit half a million homes
The allure of greater comfort and lower costs saw residential retrofits exceed last year’s targets by 30%
How can we make investment in eco-friendly transport count?
As global investment in electric transport speeds up, how do we make the most of it and is the State on the right track?
Battery storage has a big role to play in decarbonising electricity
In the move to renewables, storing power could dramatically reduce our dependence on fossil fuel
Scandinavian-style district heating systems should generate interest
District heating has been a feature of Nordic life for decades and we have the capacity to follow that example
Why thinking local is crucial in meeting the climate crisis challenge
With the knowledge and reach to facilitate community engagement, local authorities have an enormous role to play in climate actions
Sustaining a career path in the green economy
With careers in sustainability set to grow, it makes sense to train future workforces through tailored education and apprenticeship programmes
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