Green Ireland: The Business of Climate Change

‘Green Ireland: The Business of Climate Change'

Business in the Community Ireland issues report to Government on the business response to climate change called ‘Green Ireland: The Business of Climate Change' This report outlines the need for transformational change by Irish businesses in order to address climate change. Business in the Community Ireland hopes that the report will help stimulate long term Government planning on sustainable business practices and climate change. The report is the outcome of the Business in the Community Ireland CEO Climate Change Forum which took place last October, where over 80 CEOs of Ireland's top companies met and discussed the challenges and opportunities Ireland faces in relation to climate change. The Forum was intended to be a tipping point for action, to inform and inspire Irish business leaders to make real commitments in taking this agenda forward after the event. The ‘Green Ireland: The Business of Climate Change' report summarises the key issues and ideas raised at the Forum and importantly the actions that leading Irish companies are taking to mitigate their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the risks and opportunities presented by climate change. This report is intended to be a useful point of reference, an informative and relevant contribution on the business response to climate change in Ireland. Business in the Community Ireland hopes this report will assist in informing the discussions and outcomes of Government policy developments needed to ensure Ireland meets its international commitments to reduce CO2 emissions and ensure the competitiveness of the Irish economy. Click here to view Executive Summary Click here to view the Full Report: Green Ireland: The Business of Climate Change Join the discussion! We have created an online network for discussing this report and the green agenda in general. This is a space for business to share ideas and best practice, and to help us to work together to build a sustainable and competitive Ireland. Join the discussion here: http://bitci-environment.ning.com/