At ESB, we have been Ireland's foremost energy company since our establishment in 1927. We are driven to make a difference by achieving zero carbon emissions by 2040. We are a strong, diversified utility operating right across the electricity market: from generation, through transmission and distribution, to supply. We also work in other related sectors where we can make a difference, including telecommunications, electric vehicle charging, home retrofits and more.
ESB was established as a statutory corporation under the Electricity (Supply) Act 1927 to deliver a national electricity system. With a holding of 97.1 per cent. We are majority-owned by the Irish Government and the remaining 2.9percent held by the trustees of an Employee Share Ownership Plan.
Since ESB was established in 1927, we’ve been committed to tackling society’s biggest challenges, finding solutions that benefit the communities we serve. Today that means empowering the sustainable energy transition, by undertaking transformational changes across our business to achieve net zero emissions by 2040: developing and connecting renewables, building resilient infrastructure, and enabling and supporting customers to live more sustainably using clean electricity.
Simply put: our purpose is to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve.
Our Strategy - Driven to Make a Difference: Net Zero by 2040 - sets out a clear pathway to achieve net zero emissions in a way that supports our customers and ensures our continued growth and ability to invest. Our strategy is informed by developments in the external environment and driven by our enduring commitment to deliver a brighter future for all.
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This is an important moment for our customers, our industry, and our society. It is up to us to lead the way and help our customers to navigate the changes ahead. We need to have courage in our convictions and to stand up for what is right. Every one of us has a responsibility and an opportunity to shape the future we want to see.
At ESB, we are woven into the fabric of the communities we serve. We know these communities, and care for the people who are part of them. We also care about ourselves and for one another. We keep safety in mind, always. We want to look the next generation in the eye, knowing that we have done all we can. Our aim is to leave a positive legacy and build a Brighter Future for everyone.
At ESB, we approach every day with energy, passion and persistence. We want to make our business more efficient and sustainable for the long term. We do our best to make a genuine difference for our customers, our colleagues and our communities. We continuously look for ways in which we can improve our services for them.
From the very beginning, we have worked hard to earn trust and build our reputation. We do this by putting our customers’ and communities’ needs first. As a result, we are trusted by society to build a Brighter Future. We are enabling progress, growth and possibility for future generations. It’s a big responsibility. Trust is precious. We must continue to earn and be worthy of it.
