Sustainable Ireland Special Report

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

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

More firms will come under the umbrella of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, with greater depth of reporting and verification required

Businesses need to set realistic yet impactful targets for decarbonisation, understanding the frameworks and taking a structured approach

Renewables are on course to generate close to half of global electricity by 2030. Will it be enough?

Retail investors are increasingly calling out disinformation and demanding more accurate and robust reporting and governance

Some argue that e-fuels and biofuels are a waste of energy to produce, others say we should be investing in them

Cycling infrastructure is often promised but slowly delivered, with the brakes being applied at the planning stage

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

As the transition to a carbon neutral economy drives demand for green skills, there are several ways to gain sustainability qualifications in Ireland

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

As extreme weather events pose more frequent threats, the quality, quantity and reliability of our water supply could be at risk

Reporting requirements and regulations are influencing the move by business – and society – towards sustainability

With Government grants and the potential to sell electricity back to the grid, upfront investment in energy transition will yield long-term savings

Jobseekers with a conscience are seeking out employers that have integrated ESG principles into their business strategy

With an estimated 65 homes per day installing solar PV, the uptake of renewables is placing downward pressure on the wholesale cost of electricity

‘Boondoggle’ or not, Ireland needs to talk about CCUS, including identifying technology providers and storage options, such as the Kinsale or Corrib gas fields

The drinks container deposit return scheme launched earlier this year – how is it going so far?

A loaded term in some quarters, clearer standards and even a rebrand may yet sustain ESG investment

Clean energy generation can only be scaled up fast enough with planning reform and investment, say business leaders

We must act to arrest global temperature increases while adapting to their inevitible effects, scientists say

Coffeeangel to invest 5% of its profits in biodiversity credits from rewilded nature reserve

Faced with record temperatures and dire warnings, the urgency of rising to the challenge by powering up renewables capacity is clear

How do green investments stack up against more traditional options? Quite well, as it happens

The allure of greater comfort and lower costs saw residential retrofits exceed last year’s targets by 30%

As global investment in electric transport speeds up, how do we make the most of it and is the State on the right track?

In the move to renewables, storing power could dramatically reduce our dependence on fossil fuel

District heating has been a feature of Nordic life for decades and we have the capacity to follow that example

With the knowledge and reach to facilitate community engagement, local authorities have an enormous role to play in climate actions

While companies are embracing the drive to net zero, more action is required to see real progress

Some businesses are still treading cautiously when it comes to electric cars but that can’t last forever

With careers in sustainability set to grow, it makes sense to train future workforces through tailored education and apprenticeship programmes

Blockages to progress including adequate port facilities need to be addressed first

About 10,000 businesses in the EU fall within the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive from 2024

Experts and campaigners disagree and the answer is not a simple Yes or No

Aircraft can be emission monsters, but how will the industry cope with higher carbon taxes? And how will we all cope with higher fares?

The Government aims to complete 500,000 home energy upgrades by 2030 – its latest scheme simplifies the process for homeowners

What businesses in Ireland are doing to reduce their – and their customers’ – carbon footprints

Recent climate events have brought a new appreciation of the threat, prompting greater willingness to act

Ireland set to scale up enterprise, with mandate to grow and deliver enabling technological solutions in clean energy transition