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Sustainability
Sustainability is everybody’s business.
EY is committed to helping business create value for sustainability as well as helping sustainability create value for business – reframing how business approaches sustainability and putting it at the center of how value is created.
When business works sustainably, the world works better - for business, people and the planet.
At EY, we believe sustainability is the innovation opportunity of our lifetime. Enterprises and people are inspired now more than ever to do the right thing, to collaborate, innovate and accelerate to a more sustainable future. Collectively we can create financial, consumer, human and societal long-term value for all stakeholders.
Explore our global insights below on some of the key sustainability and ESG challenges organisations are currently facing and learn how our multidisciplinary teams create long term value by helping organisations build a more sustainable future, and a better working world for all.
Value-led sustainability
EY teams have a legacy of over 20 years in providing sustainability, and environment, social and governance (ESG) services. We utilise our deep technical skills across a breadth of business issues to help businesses create value for sustainability — while helping sustainability create value for business. This enables us to help protect and create value for all stakeholders and build a better working world. We call this value-led sustainability and it’s everybody’s business.
EY teams help organisations throughout their sustainability journey across four key areas.
Reframe strategy
We assist clients in creating a strategy that helps enable sustainability to deliver long-term value for shareholders and wider stakeholders. Through this, clients understand the opportunities for competitive advantage and the journey to get there.
Accelerate transition
We help clients implement their sustainability strategy, ambitions and targets, executing change projects across the value chain and delivering the underlying business case that includes financial, sustainability and ESG metrics.
Govern and operate
We help clients embed and adapt their governance so that the value created by their competitive advantage sustains over the long term. EY teams also assist clients to operate more effectively and efficiently in order to meet internal and external stakeholder demands.
Build trust
We facilitate clients in sharing a compelling view of their progress against stated goals and report or assure impact of their sustainability and ESG initiatives. This lets clients build trust with key stakeholders, regulators and investors — and consequently, meet their evolving demands.
EY's Sustainability Services and Solutions
- Climate change and sustainability services
- Sustainability in financial services
- Consumer product and retail
- Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction
- Strategy by EY-Parthenon
- Sustainability and supply chain advisory
- Climate change and energy
- Enhanced Corporate Reporting and Accounting
- Sustainability Technology
- Sustainability tax services
Driving impact to 2030 and beyond
There are just five years to milestone targets for nature, the environment and sustainable development. EY teams joined governments, policymakers, NGOs, citizens and businesses at key global forums to help inform and accelerate public and private sector action in meeting climate, nature and international goals.
Read The Climate and Nature Agenda: COP16 and COP29 Key Takeaways
The team
Our latest thinking
How Energy & Utilities are strengthening their sustainability efforts
There's growing commitment to addressing environmental challenges yet identifying barriers to bolder sustainability practices remains crucial. Find out how.
27 Mar 2025
Derarca Dennis
What does the EU Omnibus package mean for your business
The EU Omnibus package will impact the sustainability strategy and reporting agendas of clients with significant business activities in the EU. Learn more.
12 Mar 2025
Derarca Dennis
How CFOs in Ireland are charting a course for growth and expansion
High levels of optimism among CFOs sees a shift in emphasis from cost cutting initiatives to a new focus on realising growth opportunities. Find out how.
06 Mar 2025
Vickie Wall
How can retailers best serve Irish consumers this festive season
Discover how retailers can effectively serve Irish consumers this festive season by understanding their shopping preferences, from free shipping strategies to sustainability trends.
12 Dec 2024
Colette Devey
Why the world needs business leaders to drive for net zero
There’s an urgent need for businesses to lead in net zero efforts by integrating sustainability into their core strategies. Find out how.
13 Nov 2024
Derarca Dennis
How the tide is turning towards sustainability in Irish business
Irish businesses are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with 81% reporting a heightened focus. Read the EY State of Sustainability 2024 report.
04 Nov 2024
Derarca Dennis
How we can leverage CSRD to drive sustainability and innovation
As businesses navigate a new landscape, the CSRD challenges them to comply, but also to seize the opportunity for growth through sustainability.
25 Oct 2024
Dave O’Shaughnessy
Why Budget 2025 must tackle old and new challenges
Explore how Budget 2025 can shape the economy and environment with new tax strategies. Find out more about sustainable and competitive measures.
20 Sept 2024
Deirdre Hogan
How to navigate EU Taxonomy's complex rules
The EY report reveals that most of the companies in research scope have disclosed some eligibility for turnover, CapEx or OpEx. Find out more.
10 Sept 2024
Jan Niewold
How European boards can steer sustainability reporting
Find out how boards and audit committees are responding to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
28 Aug 2024
Andrew Hobbs
CSRD: How to manage your double materiality assessment
Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). How to conduct a double materiality assessment.
04 Jul 2024
Emer Keaveny
How can Irish businesses meet consumer sustainability demands
Irish consumers prioritise sustainability, but face obstacles like cost. EY report reveals a turning point for eco-friendly business practices.
17 Jun 2024
Colette Devey
Why Irish boards need to make sustainability mission critical
A bold approach to sustainability by boards can deliver long-term strategic value to organisations. Find out how.
28 May 2024
Derarca Dennis
3 ways AI can drive your sustainability goals in 2024
Organisations today are expected to not just meet their sustainability requirements but also find new opportunities for positive change. Find out more.
30 Apr 2024
Dave O’Shaughnessy
How Irish boards can help build resilient and sustainable supply chains
Organisations need to adopt more holistic supply chain strategies to deal with a rapidly evolving environment. Find out how..
17 Apr 2024
Neal Johnston
5 ways Large Energy Users can support low-carbon security of supply
How can Large Energy Users (LEUs) ensure security of energy supply while not increasing carbon emissions? Here's 5 measures they can take now.
02 Apr 2024
David Cashman
Why Irish CFOs must embrace the winds of change in sustainability and AI
CFOs remain firmly focused on cost reduction and control, and upgrading skills as they face into sustainability reporting challenges. Find out more.
13 Mar 2024
Derarca Dennis
How generative AI can help optimise supply chains
GenAI is opening new possibilities for supply chain planners who can use it for everything from risk management to global route planning. Find out how.
07 Feb 2024
Neal Johnston
How organisations can navigate supply chain disruptions in the Red Sea
Businesses have made tactical decisions to postpone their shipments for a short period. Find out how they are re-engineering supply chain structures.
01 Feb 2024
Neal Johnston
How effective supply chain cost management can deliver top line value
Reducing costs can deliver enhanced supply chain resilience along with improved competitive advantage. Find out how.
30 Jan 2024
Ronan Guest
Press releases
Ireland Climbs To 5th In Latest EY Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index
Dublin, 15 July, 2024: Ireland is the 5th most attractive country to invest in renewable energy projects on a GDP-normalised basis according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, as ambitious energy transition plans, proactive policy settings and significant opportunities continue to attract investment in the rapidly expanding renewable sector.
15 Jul 2024
EY Ireland
Dublin, 5 April 2024: EY today announces the launch of a new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub in Dublin to help financial institutions around the world accelerate their efforts to meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulatory and reporting requirements.
05 Apr 2024
EY Ireland
Dublin, 08 December 2023: This year’s EY Global Climate Risk Barometer reveals that Ireland ranks as one of top countries out of 51 globally for quality of climate-related disclosure.
08 Dec 2023
EY Ireland
Ireland moves up the rankings in global renewable energy development attractiveness
Dublin, 22 November 2023: Ireland has continued to climb the rankings of the EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index, rising one place to 12th thanks to a series of positive renewable energy and related infrastructure developments.
22 Nov 2023
EY Ireland
Dublin, November 17th: Climate change and the cost of living are top the bill for global consumers who are now more intentional about what and when they buy, seeking to take advantage of discounts and deals while simultaneously bringing a sustainability lens to their purchasing decisions. That’s according to the 13th edition of the EY Future Consumer Index, which surveyed more than 22,000 consumers across 28 countries.
17 Nov 2023
EY Ireland
Derarca Dennis, partner and lead for Climate Change and Sustainability, EY Ireland, speaks to Business Post about supporting businesses to make sustainable, positive change. Many firms will need support and guidance in ensuring they deliver on environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.
10 Nov 2023
EY Ireland