Gas Networks Ireland, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading utility company in the gas distribution industry. Established in 2002, the company has played a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the national gas infrastructure, serving major operational regions across the country. Specialising in the safe and efficient delivery of natural gas, Gas Networks Ireland offers a range of services, including gas transmission, distribution, and metering. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability sets them apart, as they actively work towards integrating renewable gas solutions into the energy mix. Recognised for their reliability and safety standards, Gas Networks Ireland has established a strong market position, contributing significantly to Ireland's energy landscape. With a focus on customer service and environmental responsibility, the company continues to lead the way in the evolving gas sector.
How does Gas Networks Ireland's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Gas Networks Ireland's score of 14 is lower than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Gas Networks Ireland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 193,050,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 190,490,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 2,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2022, where they were about 191,892,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from approximately 3,067,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data for 2023, but in 2021, it reported approximately 7,103,000 kg CO2e in this category. Gas Networks Ireland has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. As a current subsidiary of Gas Networks Ireland, the emissions data is cascaded from the parent organisation, which is responsible for the overall sustainability strategy. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives, although specific reduction targets have not been outlined in the available data. Overall, Gas Networks Ireland's emissions reflect ongoing efforts to manage and reduce carbon outputs, aligning with broader industry trends towards sustainability and climate responsibility.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 215,603,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,370,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 6,460,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
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Gas Networks Ireland is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.