EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing. Analysis and Comment • 31 May
EPA lets cat out of the bag on greenhouse gas emissions Confirmation from the Environmental Protection Agency over the past few days that Ireland has gone backwards on its greenhouse gas emissions targets is hugely disappointing. Analysis and Comment • 31 May
PTSB launches new Sustainability Strategy up to 2027 PTSB has today launched its new Sustainability Strategy, which covers the years from 2025 to 2027, and which will focus on channeling investment and directing impact towards areas that enhance societal wellbeing. Business • 29 May
PTSB launches new Sustainability Strategy up to 2027 PTSB has today launched its new Sustainability Strategy, which covers the years from 2025 to 2027, and which will focus on channeling investment and directing impact towards areas that enhance societal wellbeing. Business • 29 May
Ireland going backwards on emissions target - EPA Ireland has gone backwards in its attempts to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to an updated analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Change • 28 May
Ireland going backwards on emissions target - EPA Ireland has gone backwards in its attempts to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions targets, according to an updated analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Change • 28 May
Vivid Edge founder wins 2025 Impact Award from CWI Tracy O'Rourke, the founder and CEO of Vivid Edge, an Irish climate action impact company, has been presented with a 2025 Impact Award by the Cartier Women's Initiative. Business • 26 May
Vivid Edge founder wins 2025 Impact Award from CWI Tracy O'Rourke, the founder and CEO of Vivid Edge, an Irish climate action impact company, has been presented with a 2025 Impact Award by the Cartier Women's Initiative. Business • 26 May
Death toll in Australia floods rises to four At least four people have died as record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and cutting off around 50,000 people from help. World • 23 May
Death toll in Australia floods rises to four At least four people have died as record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and cutting off around 50,000 people from help. World • 23 May
Temperatures soar to dangerous levels in southern Iraq Temperatures have reached dangerous levels in Iraq's southern provinces, according to the national weather centre. Climate Change • 22 May
Temperatures soar to dangerous levels in southern Iraq Temperatures have reached dangerous levels in Iraq's southern provinces, according to the national weather centre. Climate Change • 22 May
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded. World • 22 May
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia, swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded. World • 22 May
Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said. Climate • 21 May
Call for whole-of-society move away from fast fashion A whole societal effort will be required to move away from fast fashion trends and the high consumption of textiles, a reuse and recycling charity has said. Climate • 21 May
SSE cuts its investment expectations by £3 billion British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector. Business • 21 May
SSE cuts its investment expectations by £3 billion British utility SSE has today cut its five-year investment plans by £3 billion, citing a changing macroeconomic environment across the energy sector. Business • 21 May
Energy-related emissions at lowest level in 30 years Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's usage of energy are now at their lowest level for more than 30 years after falling for a third consecutive year. Ireland • 21 May
Energy-related emissions at lowest level in 30 years Greenhouse gas emissions from Ireland's usage of energy are now at their lowest level for more than 30 years after falling for a third consecutive year. Ireland • 21 May
CATL records strong Hong Kong debut Shares in CATL closed 16% higher on their Hong Kong debut today after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant raised $4.6 billion in the world's largest listing this year, boosting prospects for equity sales by Chinese companies. Business • 20 May
CATL records strong Hong Kong debut Shares in CATL closed 16% higher on their Hong Kong debut today after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant raised $4.6 billion in the world's largest listing this year, boosting prospects for equity sales by Chinese companies. Business • 20 May
Honda to scale back on EVs, concentrate on hybrids Honda Motor said today that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models. Business • 20 May
Honda to scale back on EVs, concentrate on hybrids Honda Motor said today that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models. Business • 20 May
Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project. Munster • 19 May
Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project. Munster • 19 May
BoI's Sustainable Business Coach online platform for SMEs Bank of Ireland has launched a new free online digital tool designed to support SME business customers with sustainability planning and to identify their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities. Business • 19 May
BoI's Sustainable Business Coach online platform for SMEs Bank of Ireland has launched a new free online digital tool designed to support SME business customers with sustainability planning and to identify their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities. Business • 19 May
Vacant property could address housing and climate issues Bringing vacant property back into use as homes could address the twin crises of housing and climate in Ireland, a conference has heard. Ireland • 15 May
Vacant property could address housing and climate issues Bringing vacant property back into use as homes could address the twin crises of housing and climate in Ireland, a conference has heard. Ireland • 15 May
EV sales to continue growing despite trade uncertainty Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs will not derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the IEA said today. Business • 14 May
EV sales to continue growing despite trade uncertainty Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs will not derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the IEA said today. Business • 14 May
Record quarter for wind energy approvals New figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that An Bord Pleanála approved seven wind energy projects in the first three months of 2025, with a combined capacity of 402 MW, and rejected none. Business • 13 May
Record quarter for wind energy approvals New figures from Wind Energy Ireland show that An Bord Pleanála approved seven wind energy projects in the first three months of 2025, with a combined capacity of 402 MW, and rejected none. Business • 13 May
Greencoat Renewables to sell 6 Irish windfarms for €156m Wind and solar energy group Greencoat Renewables has agreed a deal to sell a portfolio of six Irish onshore wind assets for a total of €156m to Norwegian private equity firm HitecVision. Business • 13 May
Greencoat Renewables to sell 6 Irish windfarms for €156m Wind and solar energy group Greencoat Renewables has agreed a deal to sell a portfolio of six Irish onshore wind assets for a total of €156m to Norwegian private equity firm HitecVision. Business • 13 May
Electricity demand falls in April from winter peaks Wind power met 27% of electricity demand in April, while solar power provided for 4% of electricity used across the country, new figures from grid operator EirGrid shows. Business • 09 May
Electricity demand falls in April from winter peaks Wind power met 27% of electricity demand in April, while solar power provided for 4% of electricity used across the country, new figures from grid operator EirGrid shows. Business • 09 May
Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU's climate monitor said, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming. Climate • 08 May
Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU's climate monitor said, extending an unprecedented heat streak and raising questions about how quickly the world might be warming. Climate • 08 May
Offshore wind developer Ørsted's Q1 beats forecasts Ørsted said today it will abandon a major offshore wind farm project in Britain, citing a deteriorating global business environment for developing renewable energy. Business • 07 May
Offshore wind developer Ørsted's Q1 beats forecasts Ørsted said today it will abandon a major offshore wind farm project in Britain, citing a deteriorating global business environment for developing renewable energy. Business • 07 May
Ørsted starts construction on second Irish solar farm Denmark-based green energy company Ørsted has begun construction on its second Irish solar farm in Ballinrea, located between Carrigaline and Cork city. Business • 06 May
Ørsted starts construction on second Irish solar farm Denmark-based green energy company Ørsted has begun construction on its second Irish solar farm in Ballinrea, located between Carrigaline and Cork city. Business • 06 May
UrbanVolt secures €40m debt facility from HSBC Commercial solar provider UrbanVolt has secured a €40m multi-currency debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking UK and HSBC Asset Management. Business • 02 May
UrbanVolt secures €40m debt facility from HSBC Commercial solar provider UrbanVolt has secured a €40m multi-currency debt facility from HSBC Innovation Banking UK and HSBC Asset Management. Business • 02 May
Climate Risk Register sought following extreme weather The Heritage Council is calling for a climate risk register for heritage, saying that extreme weather events have already demonstrated vulnerability. Climate • 01 May
Climate Risk Register sought following extreme weather The Heritage Council is calling for a climate risk register for heritage, saying that extreme weather events have already demonstrated vulnerability. Climate • 01 May
Greencoat Renewables and Keppel agree second 10 year PPA Greencoat Renewables and Keppel DC REIT have signed a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the supply of renewable energy that will be used to power Keppel's two data centres in Dublin. Business • 01 May
Greencoat Renewables and Keppel agree second 10 year PPA Greencoat Renewables and Keppel DC REIT have signed a second Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the supply of renewable energy that will be used to power Keppel's two data centres in Dublin. Business • 01 May
