Ireland
The CO₂ Performance Ladder is driving sustainable procurement in Ireland and helps Irish businesses and the government turn climate ambitions into real action.
Implementation in Ireland
In 2023 the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) launched a pilot of the CO2 Performance Ladder in Ireland, with the first tenders published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The first full Ladder project in Ireland was completed in late 2024, with Jons Civil engineering executing the project at level 4.
By using the Ladder, Ireland’s public sector can drive sustainability through procurement, with companies rewarded for CO2 reduction. Pat Barry, CEO of IGBC, emphasised that this tool, proven in the Netherlands, will mainstream green public procurement in Ireland, helping both businesses and the government achieve their climate ambitions.
“By incorporating the CO2 Performance Ladder into their tendering processes, public bodies can send a clear message to the market: sustainability is not an option; it is an imperative. The CO2 Performance Ladder is a proven instrument in public procurement and carbon emissions reduction.“
– Pat Barry, CEO at the Irish Green Building Council
Our Irish partner
The CO2 Performance Ladder in Ireland is coordinated by the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) in collaboration with the Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business (in Dutch: SKAO).
Would you like more information on implementation in Ireland or to get started? Check igbc.ie or contact Marianne Ibrahim.
Reads about the pilot
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Colas’ experience with the CO₂ Performance Ladder
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TII’s Experience with the CO₂ Performance Ladder
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Research CE Delft: the CO₂ Performance Ladder a proven tool for CO₂ reduction
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