ESB

ESB – Capturing run-off waste water for recycling and return

Oct 08, 2013

2013 – In 2008, Moneypoint Generation Station (Ireland’s only coal burning station) brought the MERP (Moneypoint Environmental Retrofit Project) online to reduce NOx and SOx emissions. This significantly increased raw water consumption for the site.


ESB – Building on the achievements of our first sustainability programme

Oct 08, 2013

2013 – The delivery of our First Sustainability Programme, 2008-2012, engaged a wide range of staff in the process of embedding sustainable practices at the heart of how we do business in ESB. Staff took the initiative in identifying and implementing new, more sustainable and resource efficient ways of working.


ESB – Provision of support to staff who are acutely distressed.

Oct 08, 2013

2013 – ESB has teamed up with Pieta House to run a pilot initiative called “Mind Ur Buddy”, which is aimed at raising the awareness of suicide prevention across the company. Under this pilot, 11 staff members have volunteered to undergo training with Pieta House and take on the role of Buddy Support Person (BSP) in order to be able to offer immediate support to any of their colleagues who may be feeling suicidal or acutely distressed.


ESB: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of our Commuting Behaviour

Oct 16, 2012

Company Description ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility. We generate, distribute and sell (through our retail company ESB Electric Ireland) electricity to customers throughout Ireland.   Business Issue ESB’s sustainability strategy has a target of a 30% reduction in our internal carbon footprint by 2012, and to become a net carbon-neutral company by 2035. Part


ESB: Providing support to customers to reduce their energy use

Oct 16, 2012

Company Description ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility. We generate, distribute and sell (through our retail company ESB Electric Ireland) electricity to customers throughout Ireland. Our supply business, Electric Ireland retails electricity and gas to domestic and commercial energy consumers in Ireland.   Business Issue Electric Ireland is committed to assisting its customers to get


ESB: Developing a Culture of Health & Well-Being

Oct 16, 2012

Company Description ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility. We generate, distribute and sell (through our retail company ESB Electric Ireland) electricity to customers throughout Ireland.   Business Issue ESB’s safety objective is simple – we will have zero injuries. Occupational diseases are addressed as part of our safety management process. However, ESB recognises the benefits


ESB: Personalising energy saving recommendations for customers

Feb 19, 2012

As Ireland’s leading energy retailer, ESB Electric Ireland is committed to assisting its customers in getting the best value from our product and ensuring that electricity is used in a cost-effective and sustainable way. We wanted (as part of developing our energy offering) to grow new ways of engaging with customers, including the provision of practical online resources.


ESB: Reducing our consumption of water

Feb 19, 2012

Historically, ESB has had poor knowledge of the amount of water used in its operations and a poor profile of the consumption of water across its sites throughout the country.


ESB: Developing a programme for staff on mental health issues

Feb 19, 2012

ESB is committed to promoting health and well-being among our 6,000 staff. We run an extensive health and wellbeing programme and have well-established equality and diversity policies.


ESB: Embracing diversity in the workplace

Feb 19, 2012

Over the past ten years, ESB has made significant changes to its structure and business organisation to facilitate the opening up of the electricity market in Ireland.


ESB: Making a positive impact

Feb 19, 2012

Enhance and develop the company’s relationship with its staff and the community through making a substantial impact on key causes in Ireland.


ESB: Becoming a carbon neutral generator by 2035

Feb 18, 2012

Today, energy and the environment are at the heart of public debate. Reducing our carbon footprint, whilst maintaining affordable and secure forms of energy, represents the biggest challenge our industry has faced. As Ireland’s leading energy provider, ESB wants to promote a clean and sustainable environment and help our country meet its climate change targets.


ESB: Sustainability Awards Scheme

Feb 17, 2012

ESB’s Strategic Framework sets out a clear sustainable vision for the company – a 30% reduction in carbon from our generation and networks assets by 2012 and a 50% reduction by 2020 on our way to becoming net-carbon neutral by 2035. It also commits ESB to becoming the leading company in Ireland in sustainability.

The delivery of these targets involves the commitment and contribution of all staff. The Framework is about achieving real culture change as well as technical solutions. The Programme is focused on maximising staff engagement and ensuring the principles of sustainability are deeply embedded.