New proposal for binding 2030 emissions targets
We review the EU’s July 2016 proposal for binding 2030 greenhouse gas emissions targets for Member States, including the flexibilities available to Ireland. Read more
EU emissions trading scheme (ETS)
We assist large emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to navigate the complex compliance obligations of the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS). Read more
Ireland's new energy policy
We summarise the key elements in Ireland's new energy white paper, which sets a goal of reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. Read more
EU ETS: beyond 2020
Phase IV of the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) will run from 2021 until 2030 and is proposed to include steeper annual reductions in the GHG emissions cap. Read more
IPC & industrial emissions licensing
We support industry throughout every stage of the IPC and IED licensing life-cycles, in meeting licence conditions and demonstrating compliance. Read more
EU ETS annual compliance cycle
Large industrial emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs) are obliged to monitor and report their emissions in accordance with the conditions set out in their GHG emissions permits. Read more
Environmental management
We help organisations manage the environmental impacts of their operations and we enable them to navigate complex and dynamic regulatory environments. Read more
Competitiveness impacts of carbon tax
Forfás relied on Byrne Ó Cléirigh's analysis to evaluate the impacts on Ireland's competitiveness of the carbon tax. Read more