Benchmarking of sustainable practices in the food processing sectors
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Irish beef processors now ranked amongst world’s best in terms of reduced environmental impact. Enterprise Ireland report identifies key environmental performance indicators for Ireland’s beef processing sector.
An Enterprise Ireland report entitled ‘Sustainable practices in Irish beef processing’ [
1.09MB] has found that Ireland now ranks amongst the best in the world when it comes to reducing the impact of beef processing on the environment. Ireland is Europe’s largest net exporter of beef.
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Contact Details
Robert Geraghty , Tel: +353 1 7272618
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The Environment & Green Technology Department - Guidelines on State Aid for The Environment
The Environment & Green Technology Department of Enterprise Ireland has published guidelines (pdf 94KB) on the issuing of state aid for environmental protection. State aid must fulfil certain criteria and be authorised by the European Commission. These guidelines are intended to complement recent publications from the Commission in this area.
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Enterprise Ireland launches business Carbon Footprint Calculator
Carbon dioxide emissions derived from fossil fuel use are known to be the major contributor to climate change and are now seen as an important area for business to address. Measuring and reducing the amount of carbon dioxide being emitted by industry can result in significant cost savings through reduced energy usage.
The Enterprise Ireland carbon calculator incorporates on-site energy use, business travel and product/material transport. The measured carbon footprint can help companies to identify ‘hotspots’ in their operations which can then be reduced. The calculator was developed with the technical assistance of Sustainable Energy Ireland and Authentic Solutions, environmental consultants.
Companies can also use this online tool to progress to a full carbon footprint measurement by contacting Enterprise Ireland. A full carbon footprint measurement can aid companies not just in improving their own environmental impacts but can create market opportunities with customers.
Contact Details
Declan White, Environment & Green Technology Department., Enterprise Ireland
Phone: 01 727 2480
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