Green issues now at board level: Ryan

ENERGY minister Eamon Ryan says Irish companies have come into line with their international counterparts in prioritising green issues.

More than 70% of those taking part in the inaugural Irish Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) survey said they now assign board level responsibility to address climate change business risks and opportunities.

Speaking at yesterday’s launch of the first Irish survey to be undertaken by CDP, Mr Ryan said: “The economy of the future is green, and those businesses that follow a sustainable path, will be guaranteed opportunities and success.