Investors

ESB’s position as Ireland’s leading energy utility, its stable business profile and solid financial position ensures it is well positioned to meet the challenges that lie ahead and to continue to invest at the necessary scale and pace to deliver on its strategic commitment to be net zero by 2040. ESB has a strong balance sheet and liquidity position, and the maintenance of financial strength is key to support the investment required to deliver a net zero energy future.

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Sustainability

At ESB, we are making a stand for Ireland’s future, a future powered by clean and sustainable electricity. We are committed to leading the transition to a reliable, affordable, net zero energy future. A future that protects our customers and the economy by maintaining the security and affordability of energy.

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Disclosures and Lobbying

Lobbying Activities

Aligned to Our Values, ESB strives to operate in a manner that demonstrates our integrity, always complying with the laws and regulations of Ireland and other countries where ESB operates. In ESB we are committed to conducting our activities in an open and transparent manner.

Transparency Arrangements in Ireland

Lobbying activities in Ireland are governed by the Regulation of Lobbying Act, 2015 (“the Act”). As a commercial semi-state company, ESB regularly communicates with legislators and other public officials on matters impacting our business. To the extent that ESB engages in any lobbying activities requiring disclosure under the Act, such activities are conducted in a transparent manner and in compliance with the requirements of the Act. ESB has registered with the Standards in Public Office Commission (SIPO) and details of our lobbying activities are publicly available through SIPOs lobbying register.

Transparency and the EU

At EU level, there are separate transparency obligations. These require an organisation to register on the EU’s Transparency Register if it seeks to influence the formulation or implementation of policy and decision-making processes of the EU institutions and carries out any of the relevant activities. ESB has registered on the EU Transparency Register and discloses annually what interests are being pursued, by whom and with what budgets.