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In-person

Event location:

Grant Thornton 13-18 City Quay Dublin 2 D02 ED70

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Catherine McQuaid

+353 1 436 6451
[email protected]




Event details

Join us for an engaging and practical discussion focused on how organisations are navigating the realities of decarbonisation in Ireland today. Our expert speakers will share real-world insights on operational delivery, policy pressures, infrastructure constraints and the trade-offs involved in moving from ambition to action.

This session brings together leaders from logistics, energy and technology to explore what decarbonisation looks like in practice across different sectors, and what is genuinely driving progress.


Date and time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.


Location

Grant Thornton 13-18 City Quay Dublin 2 D02 ED70

Event registration starts from 8:30 a.m.


Speakers



Owen Keogh
Owen brings years of senior experience driving sustainability and corporate responsibility across retail, food, and logistics sectors. At An Post, he leads the organisation’s sustainability agenda, including nationwide decarbonisation and fleet transition. His background spans strategic roles at Musgrave, Lidl, and Sainsbury’s, giving him a practical understanding of supply chain challenges, infrastructure planning, and balancing ambitious climate targets with operational realities.


Richard Scannellf
Richard brings more than 15 years of experience in public policy and international diplomacy, shaping strategic initiatives across government and industry. At AWS, he leads policy engagement in Ireland, and can offer insight into the decarbonisation challenges of energy-intensive infrastructure such as data centres. His background includes senior roles in inward investment, EU strategic planning, and foreign affairs, giving him a nuanced perspective on how policy decisions influence economic growth, sustainability, and technology adoption.


Niall Hogan
Niall brings nearly two decades of experience across ESB, combining strategic, operational, and innovation roles to support Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon energy system. He plays a key role in ESB’s Sustainability Leadership Plan, with a focus on electrification, grid capacity, and long-term planning. His previous leadership in smart metering, e-mobility, and corporate strategy gives him a deep understanding of the system-level challenges in decarbonising national infrastructure while maintaining reliability and affordability.



With additional panellists to be confirmed, this event provides an opportunity to hear directly from organisations actively delivering decarbonisation programmes and to engage in an open discussion on what is working, what is difficult and what comes next.

Spaces are limited, so please register early to secure your place.