climate action

Careers in sustainable energy & climate action by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

Careers in sustainable energy & climate action

We're looking for accomplished individuals to work on stimulating assignments in the fields of renewable energy, climate action & sustainability. Read more

Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021 by Colum Kenny

Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021

A bill has been introduced which, if passed into Irish law, would require qualifying companies to make public disclosures on their greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

New report on Ireland's energy security by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

New report on Ireland's energy security

The SEAI report discusses key challenges and opportunities for energy security in Ireland over the next decade, and beyond. Read more

IEA launches latest review of Ireland's energy policy by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

IEA launches latest review of Ireland's energy policy

The International Energy Agency's in-depth review notes that Ireland is unlikely to achieve its CO2 targets & recommends upward adjustment in carbon tax. Read more

Progress towards Ireland's energy targets by Colum Kenny

Progress towards Ireland's energy targets

While Ireland is over half way towards meeting each of its renewable energy and energy efficiency targets, bridging the gaps by 2020 will be challenging. Read more

Fuel Quality Directive - Ireland's progress by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

Fuel Quality Directive - Ireland's progress

We analyse Ireland’s progress towards the recently adopted FQD target of reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of transport fuels by 6%. Read more

Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) target transposed by Shane Malone

Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) target transposed

Article 7a of the FQD has been transposed into Irish law. Fuel suppliers must reduce the carbon intensity of transport fuels by 6% by 2020, compared to a 2010 baseline. Read more

Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions targets by Liam P. Ó Cléirigh

Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions targets

We review the latest emissions inventory and projections, which indicate that Ireland will fall short of its 2020 target and will face a big gap to a proposed 2030 target. Read more