Climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse are the most serious issues of our time and transformational action is required in all engineering sectors and disciplines. Engineers have a critical role, and an ethical obligation to play this role, in the transition to a more sustainable society. Engineers Ireland has made a strategic commitment to sustainability through our vision, mission and core organisational purpose.
Our approach to sustainability includes the resilience of our built and natural environment in the face of extreme weather (climate adaptation), the need to reduce emissions related to our buildings, vehicles and infrastructure (climate mitigation), biodiversity protection and enhancement, and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Engineers Ireland is directly involved in a large amount of sustainability-related work and can educate, regulate and inspire a large audience, particularly our 25,000 members. Our
sustainability actions are aligned with our core objectives as part of the following framework: Learn (professional formation and development), Live (operations), Lead (advocacy and regulation) and Link (collaboration).
The Engineers Ireland Sustainability Plan 2022-2023 is a set of 20 actions, aligned with the Learn-Live-Lead-Link framework, developed in consultation with members and staff. The Plan was approved by the Council of Engineers Ireland on 5th February 2022 and will be delivered alongside the Engineers Ireland Statement of Strategic Intent 2021-23.