Reduce CO₂ - Irish Exporters Association

Course Overview

Carbon Reduction is a practical and interactive course that trains participants on how to set ambitious yet realistic emissions reduction targets in their organisations and provides guidance on the best tools for adoption in-house. The course consist of 8 practical modules and provides an actionable roadmap for achieving emissions targets reductions in line with corporate sustainability strategy and Ireland’s ambitious targets as set out in the Climate Action Act 2021.

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Course Details

Learn the strategies, tools and roadmap needed to set ambitious carbon reduction targets and embed sustainability across your supply chain.

Member Rate From:

€549.00

Non Member Rate From:

€749.00

Duration:

Half – Day | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Delivery

Online (via LearnRight)

Dates

May Dates: 5th May 2026

November Dates: 12th November 2026

What You’ll Learn

Legislative landscape and the business case for reducing carbon emissions throughout the supply chain
Integration of greenhouse emissions targets into organisational strategy
Setting and achieving ambitious but achievable targets
‘Avoid, shift, and improve’ strategies for reducing emissions
Practical steps for reducing supply chain emissions, including adopting alternative fuels and sustainable transport, near-sourcing of materials, alternative shipping routes, circular economy practices and sustainable procurement and investment practices
Practical tools available for companies to use in-house to calculate and reduce their supply chain emissions

Who Should Attend

Senior Management and Operations Managers
Heads of Sustainability and Sustainability Officers
Supply Chain and Logistics Managers
Any staff involved in carbon reduction strategies or ESG practices

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate.

Modules Programme

This course covers eight core areas of carbon reduction and sustainable supply chains over the three hours.

Module 1

Why Reduce Emissions?

Explore the climate legislation shaping the transport and logistics sector, and examine the scale of the challenge in meeting national emissions targets as trade volumes continue to grow through 2030 and beyond. Through practical examples and industry insights, participants will gain a clear understanding of the pressures, opportunities, and actions required to support a lower-carbon future.

Module 2

The Business Case

Learn about the business benefits of reducing emissions, showing how sustainability initiatives can deliver real commercial value. Through practical case studies and proven strategies, participants will explore how ambitious emissions reduction plans can lead to cost savings, improved efficiency, stronger competitiveness, and enhanced reputation.

Module 3

Avoid

This module explores how companies can reduce or avoid freight movements to lower emissions. It examines practical strategies such as adopting circular economy principles, reducing unnecessary transport activity, eliminating empty running, and improving energy and fuel efficiency. The focus is on realistic, implementable measures that help cut emissions while maintaining efficient and reliable supply chains.

Module 4

Shift

A key area of emissions reduction is the shift towards more sustainable transport modes. This module looks at the options available to companies, including electric vehicles, cargo eBikes, drones, and other emerging technologies, and considers how these can be integrated into freight and logistics operations to support lower-carbon, more efficient transport systems.

Module 5

Improve

Significant emissions reductions can be achieved by making smarter use of existing transport resources. This module explores the improvements and savings available through operational changes, with a focus on practical actions such as training truck drivers in eco-driving techniques and other efficiency measures that reduce fuel use and emissions.

Module 6

Fuels

Explore how different fuel choices impact emissions and what this means for the future of transport. Look at the progress being made in electrifying both light and heavy goods vehicles, and consider the potential of emerging technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells in helping to decarbonise freight and logistics.

Module 7

Scope 3 – Supply Chain

This module provides practical guidance on reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions across supply chain activities, including outsourced transport and logistics. It compares real-world carbon footprint scenarios, such as using the UK landbridge versus shipping directly from Ireland to mainland Europe, and examines case studies demonstrating how collaboration between manufacturers and logistics partners can deliver meaningful emissions reductions.

Module 8

Tools to Scale Up

Practical tools are introduced to help companies develop and implement an effective action plan for reducing emissions. The focus is on straightforward, actionable approaches that turn emissions reduction goals into measurable progress.

Apply for Reduce CO₂: Advancing in Sustainable Supply Chains

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