Co Cavan-based insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan is moving its entire company fleet to electric vehicles and aims to only acquire zero emissions cars by 2025.
Kingspan has recently taken delivery of three Tesla EV vehicles, taking its global EV fleet to 69.
The company is also installing a new six-bay Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at its recently opened IKON global innovation centre in Kingscourt, which will help to ensure that each car's charge can be derived from 100% renewable energy
The electric vehicles will replace older petrol and diesel models, and will be used by the company for visits to clients, contractors, architects, and sites.
The push towards zero emission cars is part of Kingspan's "Planet Passionate" programme, a 10-year global sustainability strategy that aims to impact on three big global issues - climate change, circularity and protection of the natural world.
Bianca Wong, Global Head of Sustainability at Kingspan, said the company has committed to reduce significantly its carbon footprint across its value chain by 2030.
"The acquisition of these vehicles and installation of the charging station supports our broader Planet Passionate vision and our target to acquire only zero emission company cars by 2025," Ms Wong said.
"By leveraging the latest in innovation in the motor industry and striving to be Planet Passionate in everything we do, we are confident we can achieve the goals we have set our business," she added.
