Climate Action at Photo Museum Ireland

Making art is a collaborative effort and Photo Museum Ireland knows from experience that everyone’s contribution, great and small, is important and affects the end result. Photo Museum Ireland recognises that its activities impact upon the environment and resolves to use these talents to continue to reduce its impact on the environment. Photo Museum Ireland’s commitment to climate action and sustainability is demonstrated through three strategic priorities:

1. Reducing operational impacts on the environment working towards net zero carbon by 2035. 

2. Engaging our people – inspiring, engaging and involving our staff, contractors and suppliers in our sustainability goals. 

3. Promote sustainability through our programme – engaging artists and our audiences in issues of sustainability and climate justice, focusing on people’s agency to take positive action. 

Our recent energy audit revealed significant opportunities for reducing our energy consumption and carbon emissions.

By analysing 12 months of utility data, we identified key areas where improvements can be made.

The audit suggests that implementing the recommended actions could potentially decrease our emissions by 61% and save approximately €14,900 annually on energy costs.

The audit highlighted the importance of upgrading our lighting systems, optimising heating controls, and exploring renewable energy options such as solar panels.

These steps are crucial for achieving our sustainability goals and reducing our environmental impact.