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Date Last Updated: 29-07-2025

Survey Name:

Business in Ireland – Environmental, Social, Governance of Enterprises

Survey purpose:

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information helps investors and other stakeholders to assess the impact of the enterprise economy on people and the environment. It helps enterprises to evaluate risks and opportunities arising from climate change and sustainability issues. Whether considering the transition to a low carbon economy or a more diverse workforce, shareholders and the wider community are increasingly looking beyond financial performance when assessing business performance.

Legislative Basis National:

Not applicable

Legislative Basis European:

Not applicable

Periodicity:

Ad hoc

Statistical Population:

Not applicable

Sampling Frame:

Not applicable

Reference Area:

State

Time Coverage:

2018-2023

Base Period:

Not applicable

Sector Coverage:

Environment and Enterprises

Survey Size:

Not applicable

Principal Variables:

Greenhouse gas emissions, business energy use, metered electricity consumption, waste, employment and earnings.

Principal External Users:

Government departments, business organisations and the general public.

Contact Organisation:

Central Statistics Office

Business Area:

Business Statistics

Contact Person:

James Hegarty

Contact Person Function:

Statistician

Other Business Area Specialists:

Keith McSweeney

Contact email:

james.hegarty@cso.ie

Contact phone number:

(+353) 21 453 5000