Sustainability & Environment
For generations to come
Environment policy
ESB recognises that our activities have environmental impacts and that it is our responsibility to manage these impacts in a manner that contributes to the sustainable development of our economy and provides a high level of protection for our natural environment.
This statement of our Environmental Policy commits us to:
- Conduct our core activities and those of our subsidiary companies in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Develop and maintain effective environmental management systems.
- Act responsibly in our use of national environmental resources.
- Maximise energy efficiency and conservation in all our operations and encourage our customers to use energy services in a prudent and efficient manner.
- Minimise significant environmental risks and have emergency response plans in place.
- Minimise the production of all wastes as far as practicable and dispose of all residual wastes in a safe and responsible manner.
- Promote environmental awareness.
- Regularly audit our operations.
Find out more in our Sustainability Charter.