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Irish Continental

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Irish Continental's score of 29 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Irish Continental's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Irish Continental reported total carbon emissions of approximately 547,519,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 547,415,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 104,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 522,016,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 521,985,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 31,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Irish Continental's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 emissions recorded at about 402,995,000 kg CO2e, and 2020 emissions at approximately 340,270,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future focus in sustainability efforts. Overall, Irish Continental's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and potential strategies to address carbon output, particularly in light of increasing emissions trends.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
339,884,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
468,000
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00,000
000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Irish Continental's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Irish Continental is headquartered in IE, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Irish Continental 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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