Climate Toolkit 4 Business

Start your zero carbon journey

Tackling our carbon emissions is good for our planet, our economy and your business. This Toolkit provides you with practical ways to start taking action.

How the Toolkit works
What you will need

Get Started

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Start your journey now

1 Please provide some information on your business below

Sector

Select the sector that best describes your business from the drop-down menu below

Size

How many people currently work for your business in Ireland?

Buildings

Does your company own the premises or property it uses? Yes No

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How it works

What you will need

Energy bills or usage data
Water bills or usage data
Waste bills or weight data
Company travel or freight data

Calculate

Input the requested information
View your estimated carbon footprint
Receive your tailored action plan

Action

Start your zero carbon journey by implementing your plan step-by-step!
Create an account to access your tailored plan and share it with colleagues

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Reasons to get started today

Climate change is here, and its effects are devastating. We urgently need to adapt in order to reduce our contribution to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and prepare for a better future. Small businesses have a big part to play. From the products we purchase, to the energy we use, and services we require, there are many ways to make a difference.

This Toolkit provides practical and cost-effective actions that every business can take to support this transformation and build resilience. Learn more about climate change here.

Building sustainability into your business is critical because:

It matters to your customers. Customers are looking for providers that are sustainable. You add value to your product or service by reducing its carbon impact. Customers value transparency: robustly measuring and demonstrating your emissions is good business practice.
It matters to your staff. Attracting and retaining talent depends on matching their values and expectations. Being a sustainable, environmentally conscious employer will motivate and engage your teams, while developing the skills and knowledge your company needs.
It can help your ‘bottom line’. Efficiency in how your business uses material and energy resources is important. Making your business more resource efficient or providing new sustainable products or services can be cost-efficient and profitable too.
It makes your business more resilient. Long-term business success depends on adapting to market changes. The transition to low carbon will shape our economy in the next decade. Preparing now to thrive in this transition gives you a competitive advantage.