Climate

Reducing your carbon footprint isn’t just good for the planet — it’s a smart way to cut costs, boost efficiency and strengthen your reputation as a sustainable tourism business.

Fáilte Ireland’s fully subsidised Climate Action Programme* gives you access to a dedicated expert Advisor who will work with you one-to-one to assess your current operations and create a tailored, practical action plan.

Check out our case studies below, showcasing the cost savings made by Irish tourism businesses as a result of joining the programme.

*Advisory support is provided under EU de minimis State Aid rules (ceiling of €300,000 over a rolling three-year period).

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Real Businesses, Real Results

Our Case Studies below shine a spotlight on businesses that have taken steps to address climate action and how that has benefited their tourism business.

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Vienna Woods

Heritage hotel balancing tradition with practical sustainability actions.

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Grafton Hotel

Modern art deco hotel advancing sustainability with data-driven energy management.

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Clanard Court

Structured actions and smart systems cut emissions and boosted team-wide sustainability thinking.

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Randles Hotel

Historic hotel driving big energy savings with heat pumps and solar PV.

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Metropole Hotel, Cork

Historic city hotel cutting energy and water use with nearly zero investment.

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Top picks

Browse our range of courses and programmes to learn more about climate action.

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Climate Action for Tourism Businesses

On-demand

This course explores the five steps in a tourism business’s climate action journey. It focuses on practical quick wins and strategic initiatives in key areas of climate action.

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Building a Sustainable Culture in your Tourism Business

On-demand

This course outlines how tourism businesses can effectively integrate sustainability into their daily functions, ensuring that every role contributes meaningfully to the business’s environmental, social, and economic performance.

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Future Ready: Accelerating Climate Action in Tourism

This expert-led, senior executive education programme will equip you with the latest insights, tools, and strategies needed to align sustainable practices with long-term business growth, setting your brand apart in a rapidly evolving market.

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Sustainability Leaders Programme

The Sustainability Leaders Programme from the Skillnet Climate Ready Academy aims to support Irish businesses in developing the skills and talent required to meet the challenges of climate change and integrate sustainability into their business model.

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Green Claims Directive & CSRD Masterclass

On-demand

Sustainability is now a vital consideration for all sectors of tourism and hospitality in Ireland. This course will help you to understand the changing legislative landscape in terms of substantiating green claims and corporate sustainability reporting responsibilities.

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The EU Green Claims Directive and Visitor Communications

On-demand

This course will outline the regulatory framework on substantiating green claims, and will help you in making compliant Green Claims and communications.

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Introduction to Sustainability in Tourism

On-demand

Learn key sustainability and climate action concepts and how they impact tourism in Ireland. This course will help you understand how to make a positive impact on visitors, communities and the environment.

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