(51% Reduction by 2030)

kgCO2

1,174,133

1,666,392

TOTALS 5,796,991

2,840,525

The small change in our baseline position, reflected in the 2024 data can be attributed to the continuing improvement in data collection and reporting. As set out in Section 7 below, the level of confidence in the data remains high and above 90% and will be subject to continuing improvement.

The two tables are included above primarily to emphasise that irrespective of the data presented the challenge remains the same.

Scope 1 refers to CO2 emissions that occur directly on-site and transport, (i.e. boiler houses or transport vehicles).

Scope 2 emissions occur off site at the power stations where the electricity is generated.

The distinction between Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions is important.

Built into the SEAI Gap to Target Tool (GTT) is an assumption that our SCOPE 2 (electrical) emissions will benefit significantly from the continued decarbonisation of Ireland's Electricity Supply grid.

The assumed and modelled benefit from the supply side decarbonisation of Ireland's Electricity grid is set out in the table below and would equate to an approximate 78% reduction in our scope 2 CO 2 emissions. The comparison of the 2022 and 2024 data again show a small shift but does not alter the challenge.

Baseline Emissions (average for years 2016-2018) (2022 M&R Data)

Scope 2 Supply side Assumptions to 2030

Type Source kgCO2

kg CO2

SCOPE 2 Grid Electricity 3,283,690

617,674

Baseline Emissions (average for years 2016-2018) (2024 M&R Data)

Scope 2 Supply side Assumptions to 2030

Type Source kgCO2

kg CO2

SCOPE 2 Grid Electricity 3,400,800

627,714