ESG newsletter
I Wish 2026: Welcoming almost 4,000 secondary school girls from across Ireland to explore careers in STEM
The I Wish Showcase returned to the RDS Dublin on 5 February 2026, welcoming almost 4,000 secondary school girls from across Ireland to explore careers in STEM.
Supply Chain Sustainability School Summit 2026 – Collaborating on ESG outcomes impact
The 2026 Supply Chain Sustainability School Summit, held on 28 January in O’Reilly Hall, UCD, was once again fully attended, reflecting the growing momentum behind ESG leadership across Ireland’s built
EPBD: Current state of play
The recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) (EU 2024/1275) continues to drive a fundamental shift in EU building policy by extending performance criteria beyond operational energy to a whole-life
CO2 Performance Ladder Guidance
The CIF Contracting Team has prepared a detailed guidance note on the Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) use of the CO₂ Performance Ladder, now available on the Contracting Resource Hub and
FIEC comparative study on CO₂ methodologies in public works tenders
FIEC, the European Construction Industry Federation, together with The European Innovation Council (EIC) and The European Union Drugs Agency EuDA, has commissioned Ramboll to undertake a comprehensive comparative study on
Construction Products Regulation 2024: What are the initial changes?
The revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR) (EU) 2024/3110 became applicable on 8th January 2026. While this marks a major policy shift, the transition will be gradual and structured through the
SEAI boosts home renovation and renewable energy grants
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), under the National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026, has significantly enhanced financial supports available to homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency, lower heating costs,
EU Deforestation Regulation: One-year postponement now in force
There has been a significant development in the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Following the European Parliament vote on 26 November 2025 and the subsequent agreement with the Council, the targeted
CBAM starts to bite: Construction material prices edge up in early 2026
Since the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on January 1st, the cost of key construction materials – especially steel, aluminium, and cement – has started
CBAM and EUDR: Key points from Enterprise Ireland’s recent webinar
Enterprise Ireland’s recent webinar highlighted two major EU regulations that will shape sustainability compliance for Irish businesses: the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While