Sustainability at Iarnród Éireann

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail and Sustainability

• Environmental Sustainability

  We aim to have as low an impact on nature as we can. We also work to boost climate health.
  
  Our goals are to:

  • lower the carbon emissions from our trains through our Climate Action Plan,
  • make sure we are prepared for climate change through our Climate Adaptation Strategy,
  • reduce our impact on the natural world, while we protect biodiversity,
    and much more!

  For more on the strategies we have in place, see our Environmental Sustainability page.

• Social Sustainability

  We work for a diverse and inclusive society. Access and opportunity for all are vital for this.
  
  Our goals are to:

  • promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
  • take care of our people, and help them to have rewarding careers.
  • be a good neighbour to those who live and work near our network.
  • be transparent in our work.
  • promote social inclusion and enhance the communities we serve.
  • make our services accessible to all who wish to travel with us.
  • work safely, for all - our customers, our employees, and the public.

  For more on the goals and strategies we have in place, head to our Social Sustainability page.

• Economic Sustainability

  We work for our rail network to play a key role in sustainable transport for Ireland’s future.
  

  Our goals are to:

  • build on our rail network and bring sustainable travel to all,
  • integrate with other modes of transport, such as active travel,
  • support the sustainable development of Ireland,
  • make our supply chain more sustainable,
  • grow rail freight use in Ireland 
  • boost our connection with the UK and Europe through Rosslare Europort, and much more!
    
    For more on the goals and strategies we have in place, head to our Economic Sustainability page.