Review of national research priorities
We supported the Irish Government in prioritising areas for publicly-funded research, including ocean energy, bioenergy, smart grids, climate change, water, waste and smart cities. ... Read more
Sustainability benchmarking in food & drink sector
A leading manufacturer in the food and drink sector appointed Byrne Ó Cléirigh to develop a framework for evaluating and tracking sustainability at its production facility. Read more
EU ETS phase III
The EU is pressing ahead with the tightening of GHG emissions of by means of phase III of its emissions trading scheme (ETS), which will run from 1 January 2013 until 2020. Read more
Sustainability criteria for biofuels
Biofuels must satisfy sustainability criteria that include minimum GHG savings and the protection of material and land with a high carbon stock and a high biodiversity value. Read more
National strategy for greenhouse gas reduction
Byrne Ó Cléirigh contributed to the development of a strategy for the Irish Government to limit and reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Read more
How much will a carbon tax cost?
In anticipation of the introduction of a carbon tax in Ireland via Budget 2010, we consider what rate it might be set at and the potential impact on the cost of fuels. Read more