Enterprise Ireland approves 55m in funding for decarbonisation of Irish businesses [Video]

Enterprise Ireland has approved more than €55m in funding to support the decarbonisation of Irish businesses.

Approved under the Environmental Aid scheme and Enterprise Ireland’s Green Transition Fund, the funding has benefitted more than 400 Irish companies since June 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by 130,000 tonnes.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment allocated a further €300m in June under the Environmental Aid scheme to support Enterprise Ireland’s broader commitment to advancing sustainable growth among Irish companies.

The figures have been announced as more than 500 industry leaders, policymakers and sustainability experts attend Enterprise Ireland’s inaugural Sustainable Enterprise Summit at Dublin Royal Convention Centre today (5 November).

The summit will highlight success stories from Irish companies who have leveraged sustainability as a growth opportunity and will offer practical insights and support mechanisms to aid businesses in their journey toward a sustainable, competitive future. 

Attendees will hear from several Irish companies ranging from start-ups to SMEs and multinationals, with …