Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

Minister Eamon Ryan presented our Secretary General Oonagh Buckley with the Smarter Travel Mark plaque. Oonagh accepted the Award on behalf of the Department and recognised the role of the Green Team in leading on this initiative. Developed by the National Transport Authority, the Smarter Travel Mark is one of the 35 Pathfinder Projects that Minister Ryan launched to recognise Public sector organisations who actively support and encourage a greater use of sustainable travel amongst staff and visitors. The Smarter Travel Mark is a three-tier certification behavioural change program aimed at reducing single occupant car use and promoting more physical activity into staff commuting. Organisations who have introduced workplace travel plans as part of the program have seen a reduction in single occupant car use by 10% to 24%. Benefits also include less parking pressure and an increase in staff wellbeing.

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Driving Innovation for a Climate-Neutral Future 🍃   The recent Innovation Fund Stakeholder Event brought together leading experts from renewable energy, hydrogen production, carbon capture, energy storage and advanced manufacturing. This collaborative forum highlighted how key industries can work towards Europe’s ambitious climate goals.   The Innovation Fund—one of the world’s largest climate action funding programs—has already allocated €6.5 billion across over 100 projects, with €40 billion to be distributed by 2030. Funded by the EU Emissions Trading System, this program accelerates breakthrough technologies in:   👩💻 Low-carbon technologies in energy-intensive industries 🍃 Renewable energy generation ⚡ Energy storage solutions 🔋 Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage   Looking ahead: Join us for the Irish National Information Day on Wednesday, 12 February to learn about the latest funding opportunities, including the €4 billion 2024 Call for Proposals just launched.   Not on the mailing list? Email InnovationFund@decc.gov.ie to receive updates and the registration link.   Together, we’re driving transformative change for a sustainable, climate-neutral Europe.   #InnovationFund #IF24Call #IF24Battery #EUGreenDeal #netzero #EUETS

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Níl an dóigh a n-úsáidimid rudaí agus a bhfaighimid réidh leo inbhuanaithe a thuilleadh. Tá an geilleagar ciorclach go maith duit, do do phóca, agus don phláinéad. Tá sé in am don mhaireachtáil chiorclach! gov.ie/CircularEconomy

The way we consume and discard of things is no longer sustainable. The circular economy is good for you, your pocket, and the planet. It’s time to get circular! gov.ie/CircularEconomy

Know your appliances, #ReduceYourUse and save money. A good rule of thumb is if it heats things, it generally uses a lot of electricity. For energy tips visit gov.ie/ReduceYourUse

The National Just Transition Fund was established in 2020 to provide support to communities transitioning to a low carbon economy in the wider-Midlands region. The Fund is closing in 2024. You can learn more about the fund and the projects awarded funding under the programme here: https://lnkd.in/dZFRRqX

Need help on how to #ReduceYourUse and save on your energy bills? Our graph shows which appliances use the most electricity and cost you more. Find out more at : gov.ie/ReduceYourUse

Need help on how to #ReduceYourUse and save on your energy bills? Our graph shows which appliances use the most electricity and cost you more. Find out more at : gov.ie/ReduceYourUse