CCAC projects rise in industrial greenhouse gas emissions
Ireland's industrial greenhouse gas emissions are projected to rise again in the coming years, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council.
The Climate Change Advisory Council has projected that Ireland's industrial greenhouse gas emissions will rise again, making industry the second worst-performing sector after transport in meeting climate targets. While industrial emissions have fallen for four consecutive years, they are projected to stall and rise again by 2030, reaching only 11.6% below their 2018 levels.
This falls short of the government's 35% reduction target. The Environmental Protection Agency's projections show minimal difference in industrial emissions reduction between existing measures and additional ones in the Climate Action Plan. Industry has already exceeded its permitted emissions ceiling for 2021-2025 by 9.1%. The council warns that current measures are insufficient, calling for removal of barriers to transitioning away from fossil fuels and urgent action on biomethane production.
Ireland's circular economy performance is also concerning, with the circularity rate at just 2%, the second-lowest in the EU.
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