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IED 2.0 Is Coming to Ireland July 1st. Is Your Site Ready?
Ireland's most energy-intensive manufacturers are facing a significant regulatory deadline. The recast Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) must be transposed into Irish national law by 1 July 2026, and for pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sites operating under EPA licences, the implications are already taking shape. Here is what you need to know and how to get ahead of it.
Ireland's Pharma Sector Cuts Electricity-Related CO₂ by 30%, What's Driving the Change?
Ireland's pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector has recorded a 30% reduction in electricity-related CO₂ emissions over the past three years, according to the BioPharmaChem Ireland Sustainability and Responsible Care Report 2026. For businesses tracking carbon performance and energy costs, this is a significant marker of what's possible when decarbonisation strategy is embedded at the operational level.