Our sustainability priorities

Established a sustainability strategy and team

Took part in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the first time with a B- rating

Won the Sustainable Energy Achievement Award and the Green Large Organisation Award at the Green Awards

Sustainability featured as key part of our new main contractor contract 

Sustainability report aligned with Global Reporting Initiative standard

Improved our CDP rating from B- to B

Generated a methane emissions management plan

Conducted a staff culture survey on sustainability

Developed a Biodiversity Strategy and a Biodiversity Action Plan

Delivered the 2022 Gas Networks Ireland Biodiversity Action Plan objectives

Maintained our CDP rating of B, and A- Supplier Engagement Rating

Contributed to the first Business in the Community Diversity and Inclusion "Elevate Pledge" 2022 Report

Produced our first Gender Pay Gap report

Delivered the 2022 Gas Networks Ireland methane emissions plan

Updated our Sustainability Strategy

Ensured our sustainability goals successfully evolve in collaboration with our main contractors

Continue to refine our sustainability strategy and objectives

Continue to develop our Sustainability Reporting in line with GRI and best practice requirements

Continue to develop and maintain ISO management systems

Certify Aurora to ISO standards

Obtain the Sustainable Procurement standard ISO2400 and implement the Gas Networks Ireland Sustainable Procurement Charter

Work towards the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and participate in NewERA reporting requirements

Deliver the 2023 Gas Networks Ireland Biodiversity Action Plan objectives

Complete the 2023 CDP submission

Contribute to the Business in the Community Diversity and Inclusion "Elevate Pledge" 2023 Report

Develop and improve our Sustainability culture

Deliver the 2023 Gas Networks Ireland methane emissions plan

Continue to develop and report on sustainability KPIs including sustainability linked finance KPIs

Complete a Materiality Assessment

Be recognised as a leader in sustainability

Achieve an A rating in the CDP

Achieve 2025 "Seeds for Nature" Biodiversity Commitments

Send zero waste to landfill

Deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling station targets

50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity

Achieve 2030 science-based targets

Deliver renewable gas targets on the network