Hibernia REIT plc announces the publication of “Transforming Dublin Responsibly”, their Sustainability Statement of Intent. This replaces their existing Sustainability Strategy, setting long-term targets for the business and simplifying their objectives into three pillars, which are: Become a net zero carbon and climate resilient business by 2030 Provide spaces that prioritise the environment, health and […]
Varming Consulting Engineers commits to net zero by 2030
Varming Consulting Engineers has become the first dedicated building services consultancy in Ireland to join the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. As part of the commitment, Varming has pledged to only occupy assets that are net zero carbon in operation by 2030. Net zero carbon buildings are buildings that are highly […]
IGBChats #3: Net Zero Carbon Buildings, Not Zero Energy Buildings
By Alan Fogarty (Cundall) The proposed amendment to the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development, will set a demanding trajectory for Ireland in order to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. When considering this, it’s important to remember that zero carbon does not mean zero energy, so it is inevitable that a net zero […]
