Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is set to be the backbone of a public transport network that prioritises sustainable mobility for our citizens, visitors, communities and companies.
However, we in Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail place sustainability not only at the heart of the service and infrastructure we deliver, but also at the heart of how we deliver them.
A sustainable national transport system, with our railway network playing a pivotal role, raises the quality of life by:
- Reducing environmental impacts while improving climate resilience
- Helping to create a more sustainable economy
- Enhancing social inclusion and access to our economy and society for all
Our team of over 4,100 colleagues are working every day to achieve this, in what we do today, and in how we build for the future.
Our actions align with and support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, National Development Plan 2021-2030, the European Green Deal, the CIÉ Group’s Sustainability Strategy and the EU’s “Fit for 55” initiative.
For more information you can download our SustainabilitIE document here.
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail and Sustainability
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Our environmental sustainability is founded in the transformation of our business to minimise impacts on and maximise benefits to the environment.
Our goals include:
- to decarbonise transport and reduce energy consumption,
- to build resilience against the growing challenge of climate change,
- to promote green procurement and the circular economy to reduce our impact on the natural environment, and
- to proactively protect and enhance biodiversity.
More information on our current initiatives can be found on our
Environmental Sustainability page.
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Our social sustainability is founded in fostering a diverse and inclusive society by ensuring access and opportunity for all.
Our goals include:
- to be an employer that champions diversity and inclusion, and provides rewarding careers to our people to ensure we are an employer of choice;
- to be a good neighbour to those who live and work beside our network;
- to be transparent in what we do;
- to enhance our customer offering and experience,
- to ensure social inclusion, helping to enhance the communities we serve, and crucially ensuring our services are accessible to all who wish to travel with us; and
- to ensure safety for all - our customers, our employees, and the general public.
More information on our current social sustainability practices and initiatives can be found on our Social Sustainability page.
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Our Economic Sustainability is founded in our ambition to ensure the rail network’s role is central to the sustainable movement of people and goods for Ireland’s future economy, environment and society.
Our goals include:
- to build the rail network and deliver the services to ensure sustainable mobility is available to all; while integrating with other modes, including active travel
- to strengthen the role of rail freight
- to build international connectivity as Port Authority for Rosslare Europort
- to ensure our supply chain and procurement practices are sustainable
- to support sustainable regional development and connectivity
More information on economic sustainability can be found on our
Economic Sustainability page.
