Ireland

Around 77% of firms believe a quarter of energy needs will be generated onsite by 2025

It has committed to building 40 EV charging points across 20 of its locations

They say power stations importing wood pellets from the US are damaging the environment and biodiversity

They are being offered a share of up to £360,000 to upgrade vacuum and milk pump technology

It has installed solar panels and energy efficient technologies across some of its stores

Householders will be given grants for installing the technologies

The first renewable auction is set to take place next year, supporting ‘shovel ready’ projects

It will no longer offer and sell them at its restaurants and product range from October

The landmark move means public money will have to be withdrawn from the coal, oil and gas industry

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital expects to make the savings following a number of upgrades