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Faster decarbonisation of buildings will increase resilience to energy price shocks
Progress has been made on policies to decarbonise our built environment in recent years but the government must… -
Building a Zero Carbon Ireland: 2026 Government Policy Scorecard
In 2022, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) published Building a Zero Carbon Ireland – A Roadmap to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment across its whole life cycle. The roadmap is […] -
Roadstone – Becoming the First Company in Ireland to Achieve Level 5 on the CO2 Performance Ladder
Introduction Roadstone Ltd, one of Ireland’s leading supplier of construction materials, has become the first company in Ireland… -
New research points way toward vibrant, nature-rich neighbourhoods
New research points way toward vibrant, nature-rich neighbourhoods Dublin, 11 May 2026: Better alignment between government policies and… -
Recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential Developments – Summary
Two Pager version of BIO-NEIGHBOUR final report -
Recommendations for the Enhancement of Biodiversity in New Residential Developments
BIO-NEIGHBOUR final report -
Building for Biodiversity: IGBC and Local Authorities Join Forces
Local authorities, environmental experts, and construction professionals convened on the 14th April in Portlaoise for a landmark workshop… -
Wrapping Up Ireland’s CO2 Performance Ladder Pilot Project – A Major Milestone in Green Public Procurement
Ireland’s two-year pilot of the CO2 Performance Ladder (2023-2025), led by the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) in…
Events
Meet & Connect
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IGBC Lunch & Learn: Why Smart Buildings Don’t Always Deliver Energy Savings – and How to Fix It
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IGBC Lunch & Learn: Whole Life Cycle Assessment- From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
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IGBC Lunch & Learn: Designing for Decarbonisation – Supporting High‑Performance Project Delivery with EXEED
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LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation – June 2026
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Home Performance Index Training, Jun ’26
Training
Building Green Skills
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Embodied Carbon 101
Life Cycle Assessment is due to become an EU regulatory requirement in the coming years under the new EPBD. Learn about how to calculate carbon emissions associated with your building designs. -
Circularity in the Built Environment 101
Applying circular economy principles in practice in the built environment is challenging and requires systemic change. Learn how it can be done, and the benefits for businesses, the environment, the economy and society are substantial. -
LEED Exam Prep
Get started on the path to LEED Accreditation! This course provides participants with an understanding of the LEED systems and processes for the LEED Green Associate exam, as well as a foundation for working on LEED projects in Ireland or abroad. -
Green Public Procurement
1 CPD – LEarn about the Action Plan and the role of GPP in supporting our industry transition to net zero buildings. -
EU Taxonomy Explained
Are you ready for the new changes in the EU Taxonomy? Find out how the EU taxonomy will affect you, the challenges you may face and what you can do to best prepare yourself.
Our Mission
Building a Low-Carbon, Resource-Efficient, and Nature-Led Construction Industry
The Irish Green Building Council, in collaboration with its members, is driving the transformation of Ireland’s construction sector toward sustainability. Through policy development, education, innovative research and tools, we empower the industry to measure progress and accelerate the shift to low-impact, regenerative building practices.