Carbon Disclosure Project 2011
“ Customers’ expectations in relation to the climate change agenda are increasing. This is apparent in tenders and requests for information from customers and other stakeholders.” DCC plc
“ CRH, in fulfilling its
obligations as a Member of the Cement Sustainability Initiative of the WBCSD, has publicly committed to a 15% reduction in specific CO2
cement
plant emissions by 2015 compared with the 1990 specific emissions for a defined portfolio of cement plants. This commitment is being rigorously pursued by the setting of clinker factor reduction targets, the development of blended cements, the use of alternative fuels including biomass and significant investment in Best Available Techniques (BAT) based plants and equipment.” CRH plc
16% 22 5% 5% 90%
Emission Reduction – Targets and Actions
In general, it would appear that the majority of ISEQ 40 respondents are conscious of the need to reduce their emissions and are doing something about it. It is positive that 17 out of 19 respondents (90%) have emissions reduction actions in place in 2011 (up 10% from 2010 when 16 out of 20 had actions in place).
However, it can be argued that unless clearly defined achievable targets are set, the effectiveness of current respondents actions may be less than what could be potentially achieved.
48% of ISEQ 40 respondents (9 out of 19) have emissions reduction targets in place.
This compares with 74% (294) of Global 500 respondents that disclose absolute or intensity emission reduction targets, an increase from 65% (250) in 2010.
This conveys a similar story to the 2010 comparison of Irish results with the Global 500 respondents. The message is that there is still work to do if Irish respondents want to achieve the status of the Global respondents.
In 2010 the proportion of ISEQ listed respondents with emissions reduction targets was 45%, but a further 33% said they were in the process of developing targets. Based on the 2011 responses, it is clear these intentions have not yet been achieved.
Figure 8: ISEQ 40 Respondents with GHG Emissions Reduction ACTIONS
Actions
No actions Not answered
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