Irish Continental Group (ICG), headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading player in the maritime and transport industry. Founded in 1973, ICG has established itself as a key provider of ferry services and logistics solutions, primarily operating in the Irish Sea and continental Europe. The company is renowned for its core services, including passenger and freight ferry operations, which are distinguished by their reliability and extensive route network. ICG's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its market position, making it a preferred choice for both leisure and commercial travel. With a focus on sustainability and operational excellence, Irish Continental Group continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted name in the transport sector.
How does Irish Continental'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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Irish Continental's score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Irish Continental reported total carbon emissions of approximately 759.8 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 551.0 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 178,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 208.6 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025 compared to 2020 levels, and achieving net zero for these scopes by 2030. Additionally, Irish Continental targets a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from shipping operations by 2050, relative to 2008 levels. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 381,261,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Irish Continental's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and decreased by approximately 9% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 27% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Irish Continental has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

