Houses of the Oireachtas
Houses of the Oireachtas, often referred to simply as the Oireachtas, serves as the national parliament of Ireland, headquartered in Dublin. Established in 1922, it plays a pivotal role in the legislative process, encompassing both the Dáil Éireann (House of Representatives) and the Seanad Éireann (Senate). The Oireachtas is integral to the governance of Ireland, overseeing key areas such as law-making, budget approval, and national policy formulation. With a commitment to transparency and public engagement, the Oireachtas offers a range of services, including legislative documentation, public consultations, and educational resources. Its unique position as a bicameral legislature allows for comprehensive debate and scrutiny of proposed laws. Notably, the Oireachtas has embraced modern technology to enhance accessibility, making it a leader in parliamentary innovation within the European context.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Houses of the Oireachtas'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Houses of the Oireachtas's score of 18 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Houses of the Oireachtas's reported carbon emissions
As of the latest available data, the Houses of the Oireachtas has not disclosed specific carbon emissions figures for recent years. The most recent emissions data available dates back to 2020, where the CO2 intensity of electricity generation was approximately 0.296 kg CO2e per kWh. This indicates a gradual reduction in emissions intensity from previous years, with values of 0.324 kg CO2e in 2019, 0.375 kg CO2e in 2018, 0.481 kg CO2e in 2016, and 0.636 kg CO2e in 2005. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or commitments, the trend in decreasing emissions intensity suggests a commitment to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints over time. However, there are currently no documented reduction initiatives or climate pledges from the Houses of the Oireachtas, indicating a potential area for future development in their climate strategy.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Houses of the Oireachtas is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
