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A Green Commitment

Ireland has one of the most ambitious decarbonisation plans of any country in the world, making it an attractive location for global companies to expand or invest in for the first time.

Target of at least 80% electricity generation from renewables by 2030
2nd highest in Europe for wind and solar energy production per capita

A Sustainable Location

Ireland is ready for renewables. As Europe’s most westerly country on the Atlantic coast, Ireland benefits from abundant wind energy and fast wind speeds.

1st in the world for share of electricity demand provided by onshore wind
Ambitious offshore wind energy plans to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

National climate commitment

The Climate Action Plan is an all-government commitment with support across the political spectrum. The Irish Government is backing this pledge by setting its GHG emissions reduction targets in law.

Irish emissions targets to be legally binding and enforceable
Government plans aligned to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Meet your green goals

Ireland is the place to achieve your sustainability targets. Many FDI operations here are already leading their corporation’s global drive to reach net zero — making them more competitive in the process.

66% of IDA Ireland’s top 100 clients have made net zero carbon pledges
15 of IDA Ireland’s top 40 clients are achieving A ratings on sustainability

Supporting sustainability efforts

Avail of IDA Ireland’s suite of grants for sustainable projects, with financial support for initiatives ranging from developing climate action plans to decarbonisation projects, and for developing next-generation green economy technologies.

Feasibility and research grants, plus tax incentives for R&D activity
Support 50 environmental transformations for lowering client carbon emissions

Stryker's presence in Ireland is more than just a business expansion; it's a journey of mutual growth, skills development, and technological innovation that helps position Ireland as a global hub for leading innovation in the medical technology industry.

Dr Bernard O’Connor
VP Advanced Operations & Global Additive Technologies

See What Sets Ireland Apart

Autodesk announces 200 new jobs at its new EMEA HQ in Dublin's Silicon Docks.
Success Story

We selected Dublin because of its global business environment, talent, ability to support European languages, excellent long-term cost structure, and quality of life for employees. Dublin is a vibrant, multicultural and creative city. These qualities align well with our brand and culture and we think Dublin will be a great fit for us.

Andrew Anagnost
Autodesk CEO
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WuXi Biologics’ biopharma manufacturing site in Dundalk
Success Story

We are committed to Ireland and will work with all local partners to build this state-of-art next generation biomanufacturing facility as a showcase to the global biotech community

Dr Chris Chen
CEO, WuXi Biologics
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Stryker’s Irish operations are its largest innovation and manufacturing hub outside USA
Success Story

Stryker's presence in Ireland is more than just a business expansion; it's a journey of mutual growth, skills development, and technological innovation that helps position Ireland as a global hub for leading innovation in the medical technology industry.

Dr Bernard O’Connor
VP Advanced Operations & Global Additive Technologies
Read more about Stryker
Zendesk
Success Story

Ireland has really become a place where a lot of Europeans want to work and we've been very lucky in attracting great talent from all over Europe that are now working in Dublin

Mikkel Svane
CEO, Zendesk
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Qualtrics announcing further job expansions.
Success Story

Ultimately, what you want is a geography where you can build an office that has broad market coverage. For a company going into Europe, Ireland has the lowest cost to set up a business, with a broad pool of talent from across the EU

Jared Smith
Co-Founder
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Software leader relocates its EMEA HQ to Dublin
Pioneering Asian company locates first overseas factory in Ireland
Ireland is home to Stryker’s European Operations headquarters
Zendesk Expands Team to 500 Staff in Ireland
Qualtrics Chooses Ireland for its Skills Base