Sustainability
As Ireland's national regulated water utility, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. Our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.
Uisce Éireann is rising to the challenge of climate change by protecting and enhancing water resources, reducing our environmental footprint, and supporting climate resilience. Every day we work towards minimising water leakage and improving water efficiency across networks, investing in low-carbon and energy-efficient infrastructure, and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Supporting biodiversity, enhancing catchment management, and promoting sustainable water use among our customers and stakeholders are also critical to us.
Sustainability Framework
We have developed the Uisce Éireann Sustainability Framework which aims to bring sustainability to the fore in all decision making and embed and monitor the targets and initiatives of the Framework across all of Uisce Éireann. Our Framework sets our key sustainability ambitions.
Our Sustainability Pillars
Our sustainability projects
Review our Carbon, Biodiversity, Customer, Employees, Communities and Circular Economy information and projects.
Carbon
Uisce Éireann has set the bold ambition to realise a Net Zero water and wastewater service by 2040, ten years ahead of the national target for a carbon neutral economy. We are implementing a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures to reduce our carbon footprint.
Thurles Renewable Energy Project
Nenagh Renewable Energy Project
Biodiversity
Uisce Éireann recognises the need for urgent action to halt the decline of biodiversity and have a restorative effect on our natural ecosystems. We are committed to achieving a net gain across all new projects by 2030.
Customer
To ensure an efficient and resilient service for the communities we serve, we are investing heavily and employing innovative methods and technologies to Achieve Sustainable Economic Levels of Leakage by 2034 in the Water Resource Zones that produce >10MLD*.
*Pending confirmation by the European Union in accordance with the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations (S.I. No. 99 of 2023).
*a metric unit of capacity equal to a million litres.
Employees
We promote a culture of diversity & inclusion, with a focus on the health, wellbeing, and safety of employees, where colleagues are encouraged and supported in career progression. Our ambition is to achieve an Inclusion Index of 80% by 2030.
Communities
We recognise the importance of supporting our business customers and raising awareness in local communities. Uisce Éireann aims to educate 1 million people on the value of water by 2030, through partnerships and educational initiatives.
Circular Economy
We are committed to engagement and collaboration to revolutionise the water sector, embrace a circular economy business model, and embed these principles in all our capital projects by 2026.
Boherbue Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade