Apr 10, 2024, 13:26 PM by User Not Found

In partnership with The Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA), we are hosting a one-day conference ‘ACCELERATE: The Transition to a Net Zero Future’ on Friday, 26th April 2024 to learn more from some of the brightest minds about how best to deliver what is required for a clean energy future.

Mar 12, 2024, 14:35 PM by User Not Found

Our hydro generation stations are a key element of our renewable portfolio, contributing 220MW of installed clean energy to Ireland’s electricity system.

Mar 12, 2024, 10:57 AM by User Not Found

Conor O’Regan, our new Chief Procurement Officer, tells us about the changes being made to embed sustainability across our business functions.

Feb 19, 2024, 10:27 AM by User Not Found

Geoff Hamilton, Sustainability Project Manager, gives an insight into how ESB is managing its activities to avoid significant impact on habitats and why we are one of the first participants in the new Business for Biodiversity initiative.

Feb 13, 2024, 11:26 AM by User Not Found

One of the key elements of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is ensuring inclusiveness and equality for every person, everywhere. As part of our Net Zero by 2040 strategy, we have committed to science-based targets for 2030 with a focus on supporting communities through programmes that enhance access to education, inclusion and employment.

Feb 13, 2024, 09:48 AM by User Not Found

We are delighted to announce another milestone in the growth and leadership of ESB Telecoms as we welcome our new Managing Director, John Regan, to the helm.

Feb 12, 2024, 14:41 PM by User Not Found

Usman Cheema is an Operations Engineer at our ecars business. He tells us about his role in helping to manage Ireland’s largest electric vehicle charging network and why he believes that asking questions in every role is so important.

Jan 8, 2024, 12:31 PM by User Not Found

2023 has been a busy year for ESB as it pursues ambitious decarbonisation goals, investing more than €1 billion in the critical infrastructure required to help decarbonise electricity, to improve the resilience of the electricity network, and to empower customers to use clean electricity for heat and transport.

Dec 18, 2023, 16:10 PM by User Not Found

With another record year for EV sales, we are expanding our charging network with a significant investment in new hubs and upgrading works. Almost a fifth of all new cars being purchased in Ireland are now electric, with a 46% increase in new EVs in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Dec 15, 2023, 11:31 AM by User Not Found

IrelandQCI, the ‘Building a National Quantum Communication Infrastructure for Ireland’ project involves the integration of innovative and secure quantum devices and systems with conventional communication infrastructures. This will be done by utilising ESB Telecoms’ optical fibre network to provide an additional layer of security, all based on quantum physics.

Dec 11, 2023, 10:48 AM by User Not Found

We have published our third Gender Pay Gap (GPG) report, having voluntarily published our first in 2021, ahead of the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 coming into effect. This year, we recorded another decrease in our gender pay gap as we continue to deliver proactive plans to address the difference.

Nov 24, 2023, 16:03 PM by User Not Found

In a move that will significantly impact large energy users, the European Commission recently adopted a set of regulations under the RoHS Directive, effectively banning fluorescent lighting in the European Union.

Nov 24, 2023, 15:49 PM by User Not Found

In a world increasingly concerned about the impacts of climate change, energy efficiency and implementing sustainable practices areas are key priorities for large energy users including industries and businesses. Understanding and meeting energy efficiency targets also offers environmental and financial benefits.

Nov 22, 2023, 10:48 AM by User Not Found

Brian joined ESB in 2016 as IT project manager after which he embraced a complete career change and moved into the area of health promotion. He tells us why he moved roles, the importance of promoting well-being in the workplace and his love of Bohemians FC!

Nov 15, 2023, 18:43 PM by User Not Found

Climate change is, and will continue, to have a profound impact on our daily lives from the way we work to how we travel.

Nov 14, 2023, 14:43 PM by User Not Found

The ecars team was delighted to return as the headline sponsor of the annual Electric Vehicle Summit, which took place in the RDS on Tuesday 7th November.

Nov 7, 2023, 21:16 PM by User Not Found

Oct 27, 2023, 09:45 AM by User Not Found

For businesses with an average electricity spend of more than €1 million per year, ESB’s Smart Energy Services has a range of tailor-made solutions designed to reduce energy costs without the need for upfront investment.

Oct 20, 2023, 11:34 AM by User Not Found

We recently announced a partnership with Simply Blue Group to pool our expertise to deliver the pioneering 5MW wave farm “Saoirse” project. This project will be located off the coast of County Clare, an area with one of the world’s best potential wave energy resources.

Oct 12, 2023, 11:48 AM by User Not Found

Ciaran Doran, Sustainability Transformation Manager at ESB, outlines the key objectives of our STEP programme and how our employees are getting involved.