Transport leaders seek to cut road, rail, sea and air emissions

Rita de Brún talks to a range of transport sector leaders about efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of transport

The Department of Transport says that Ireland is pursuing efforts to reduce aviation sector CO2 emissions, notably in line with policies and actions derived from the internationally endorsed International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) with emphasis on agreed climate action pillars.

As Ireland falls into line with EU and global metrics for ESG, we enter a new era for cleaner, greener transport. Much is being done to drive this crucial transition, with positive progress being reported by both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport.

The Pathfinder Programme forms a key part of the implementation of the National Sustainable Mobility Policy. This sets out the government’s plan to meet Ireland’s requirement to achieve a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2030.