The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 establish Ireland’s first statutory framework for achieving a low carbon, climate resilient, and environmentally sustainable economy by 2050. It provides the legislative basis for national mitigation planning, national climate adaptation frameworks, and sector specific adaptation plans, supported by oversight from the Chomhairle Chomhairleach um Athrú Aeráide (Climate Change Advisory Council).
For businesses, this Act signals a long term shift toward regulated climate governance. Organisations can expect increasing scrutiny of greenhouse gas reduction efforts, greater demand for climate risk planning, and the need to align internal strategies with national climate objectives. Priority areas include emissions reduction, resilience planning, and ongoing monitoring of emerging national mitigation and adaptation commitments.
