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Climate change is one of the defining challenges of this generation. Its impact is evident in increasingly extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels, water shortages and disruption to biodiversity and ecosystems.

Electricity has a transformative role to play in tackling climate change by eliminating carbon and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. The pace of decarbonisation and electrification is critical in determining whether it will be possible to stay below 1.5°C of planetary warming.

At ESB, every part of our business is working to remove carbon from the electricity system and support the decarbonisation of Irish society, in line with our Net Zero by 2040 strategy. And more broadly, we are striving to embed sustainability leadership right across our operations.

Through electricity as an enabler of regeneration, we are driven to make a difference for planet, place and people. 

Our Strategy

We are committed to driving society forward and delivering a net zero energy future for our customers and communities. This strong sense of purpose is reflected in our unwavering commitment to tackling some of the biggest challenges we face as a society, including climate change.

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Our Approach to Sustainability

We are investing in the infrastructure and services required to enable our customers and broader society to live more sustainably. We are balancing this with the imperative to maintain reliable and affordable electricity supplies to support customers, communities, and our economy.

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Biodiversity

Our goal is to be nature positive by 2030 and we are actively seeking to support nature restoration across all our activities.

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People

We want to support the social and environmental conditions which enables everyone to flourish including our customers and employees.

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Governance

We are committed to publishing policies, statements and reports with respect to our business activities and actions related to society, environment and the economy.

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Supply Chain and Circular Economy

Our goal is to integrate high environmental, social and governance standards and sustainability leadership into all of our sourcing activities. We are also committed to the sustainable sourcing of materials and implementing end-of-life plans.

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Reporting and Ratings

We are committed to open and transparent reporting on sustainability topics related to our business.

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