The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) have joined forces on a joint programme of research, support tools, guidance and up-skilling of professionals to address the much-needed decarbonisation of our built environment. Design4Zero is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under its National […]
Breedon Cement EPD | REISSUE
Breedon’s EPD for CEM I 42,5 R bulk cement, CEM I 52,5 N bulk cement, CEM II/A-L 42,5 N bulk cement and CEM II/A-L 42,5 N bagged cement have been reissued due to a correction in Section 8: “secondary fuels used” has been replaced with “waste combustion”. Download them here.
Our Environmental Product Declarations Now Available Digitally on ECO Portal
EPD Ireland is pleased to announce that all our Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) can now be accessed in digital format through the ECO Portal. This development marks a significant milestone for our program and greatly enhances the accessibility and usability of transparent information regarding the environmental performance of building products. Expanded Access to EPD Data […]
John Paul Construction is hiring a Sustainability Co-ordinator
Our member John Paul Construction is hiring a Sustainability Co-ordinator be based out of their head office in Dublin which will require occasional site visits. Description The Sustainability Coordinator will support the Sustainability Manager for leading and developing sustainability strategies across the organisation, including their journey to Net Zero and all aspects of our environmental, […]
EPD for Cold-rolled steel profiles for framing and partition systems (EPDIE-21-45) – REISSUE
Steel Formed Sections Ltd’s EPD for Cold-rolled steel profiles for framing and partition systems (EPDIE-21-45) has been reissued due to a Correction of Declared Unit on impact tables from ‘m²’ to ‘tonne in date 12/06/2023. The EPD is still valid until 6/07/2026. Download the EPD here.
WorldGBC announces #BuildingTheTransition for World Green Building Week
Yesterday, on World Environment Day, the World Green Building Council announced its 14th annual World Green Building Week, taking place 11–15 September 2023. As the largest contributing sector to global energy-related carbon emissions (37% globally), the built environment is a key agent of change to deliver on the systemic transition needed to meet the goals […]
Healthy Homes Ireland call on Government to address poor indoor environments
Thursday, 1st June 2023: Healthy Homes Ireland (HHI), an initiative promoting the case for healthier, greener homes, will today present its extensive report of policy recommendations on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) to Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, Kieran O’Donnell, T.D., cross party representatives and key stakeholders at the Royal […]
WorldGBC launches flagship report spotlighting how sustainable and affordable housing can, and should be, attainable around the world
Globally, two billion additional homes will be required to be built over the next 75 years. This will only add more pressure within the housing sector, which is already responsible for 17-21% of global carbon emissions. Humanity faces the dual challenge of tackling both the housing and climate crises on an unprecedented scale. That’s why the […]
Europe not yet on track: one year on since EU Policy Roadmap launch to deliver a climate neutral built environment by 2050
It has been one year today (24 May 2023), since World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) launched a bold new policy plan, the EU Policy Whole Life Carbon Roadmap, to help the European Union accelerate total decarbonisation of buildings and construction — the most heavily emitting sector in the world. Now WorldGBC and 12 European Green […]
Irish Green Building Council launches a Network of Building Professionals for Biodiversity
Dublin, 24th May 2023 – The Irish Green Building Council celebrated Ireland’s National Biodiversity Week today, with the launch of a new Community of Practice on Biodiversity and the Built Environment. The new Community of Practice is a networking group for building professionals and property managers working on biodiversity and the built environment in Ireland. […]
Enhancing Sustainability in Public Construction: A Handbook for Green Indicators
In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainable construction practices have become more important than ever. With a focus on environmental responsibility and energy efficiency, the procurement of public construction projects requires a comprehensive understanding of key green indicators. This handbook serves as a valuable resource, introducing professionals to essential concepts and providing guidance on integrating sustainability […]
Irish Green Building Council call for faster and more ambitious actions in industry to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment
Dublin, Friday 12th May 2023 – The Irish construction and property industry needs to act faster and to be more ambitious in tackling climate change. This was the key message delivered at the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC)’s Build Green Now conference today. Six months after the launch of “Building a Zero Carbon Ireland – […]
Improving Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in Irish homes – we want to hear your thoughts!
On June 1st, Healthy Homes Ireland (HHI) will launch its recommendations to improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in Irish homes. The Irish Green Building Council is now inviting you to give your views on the draft recommendations in the following survey which we ask you to complete by Friday 12th May COBD. Established in December […]
Draft EU Taxonomy, Irish Interpretation: Have Your Say!
IGBC is inviting feedback on the Draft Document – EU Taxonomy, National Interpretation which lays out the proposed steps for demonstrating compliance for Irish Construction projects with the EU Taxonomy requirements. The details of the interpretation and evidence for each section of the EU Taxonomy are included in the following document. EU Taxonomy Irish Interpretation […]
2 new Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for Pelko Chairs
We are thrilled to announce the release of our very first furniture Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)! Last week, Pelko published two new EPDs for their Grafton Conference Chair and Fairview Ergo Chair under our programme, EPD Ireland. What sets these EPDs apart is that they take a “cradle to grave” approach, assessing the environmental impact […]
EPD and EU Green Claim Directive
In the last few weeks, you might have heard about the “Green Claim Directive” (GCD) by the European Commission. This proposal demands companies in Europe back up eco-friendly claims about their products with evidence, under draft rules to get rid of misleading green labels for products. If the proposal becomes effective, to be promoted as […]
Government and construction sector launch new data initiative to drive full decarbonisation of Ireland’s built environment
Ireland will be one of the first countries in Europe to participate in a new initiative which aims to boost the availability of quality building climate data, a critical step towards full decarbonisation. The initiative, known as INDICATE, will bring together government, industry, and academia to tackle one of the key barriers to decarbonising Ireland’s […]
#BuildingLife Series: “Decarbonising our society and economy it’s a challenge we must all embrace” – Sarah Ingle, ACEI
In this new #BuildingLife Ambassador Blog Post, Sarah Ingle, Secretary General at the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland – ACEI, tell us more about the campaign and why she is supporting it. You can read the interview also on Passive House Plus. Why did you choose to become a #BuildingLife ambassador? Among other activities, […]
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