Ireland’s Energia Group has unveiled a commitment to reducing the carbon intensity of its electricity generation by 50% by 2030, compared to 2019/20 levels.
Hitting the target will ensure that Energia is well placed to achieve net zero by 2040, it said.
To achieve the target Energia will increase the volume of renewable electricity it generates from onshore wind and solar by a factor of three by 2030 through “significant investments” in its pipeline of 580MW of new renewable projects.
The group is also progressing two offshore wind projects with a combined capacity of up to 1600MW, which are among a small group of projects still capable of contributing to Ireland’s 5000MW target for 2030.
Energia’s 2030 target is included in the 2022 Energia Group Responsible Business Report which also outlines the organisations overall approach to sustainability, including alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its participation in global climate initiatives.
Introducing Energia Group’s Responsible Business Report 2021/22, Ian Thom, CEO of Energia Group, said: “Sustainability is at the core of our business and our new carbon target to 2030 demonstrates our commitment to climate action and facilitating the achievement of target set by the governments in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
“We have an excellent track record in the delivery of energy projects, serving customers and positively engaging with communities; and we are approaching the energy transition with the same enthusiasm and commitment.
“Through the work and dedication of all at Energia Group, our strategy and approach will make a positive contribution to life on this island.”