Through electricity as an enabler of regeneration, we are driven to make a difference for planet, place and people. This summary of our Sustainability Leadership Plan sets out our key ambitions and the actions we will take, as they relate to these three pillars.
We will, on an
ongoing basis, provide further details of our actions, targets and progress in
delivering our Sustainability Leadership Plan.
As outlined in our Addressing Climate Change area of focus, we committed to publishing our own roadmap to Net Zero by 2040 with 2030 targets for Scope 1, 2 and
3 emissions. Please see below a link to the report.
Our Net Zero Pathway Report outlines how we are working towards achieving our strategic ambitions by 2040, along with
intermediate reduction targets and
Strategic Performance Initiatives (SPIs). It also sets out the
initiatives being undertaken by ESB to
support decarbonisation across society
more broadly.
We are taking urgent and focused action to deliver net zero emissions by 2040, helping Ireland to reach its climate goals while supporting our customers and communities.
Our wind farm community benefit funds distribute over €1m in funding to community projects and initiatives across Ireland every year. This is the story of how this funding helped to establish a state of the art athletics facility in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.
1 Giga Watt of solar PV now energised on Ireland’s electricity network
This scale of connections is underpinned by ESB Networks sustained investment in a cleaner, more resilient, and more flexible electricity system. It is reducing our dependence on imported fossil fuels and ultimately delivering the electricity network for Ireland’s clean, electric future.
Geoff Hamilton, Sustainability Project Manager, gives an insight into how we are managing our activities to avoid significant impact on habitats and why we are one of the first participants in the new Business for Biodiversity initiative.