John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has pledged to double its energy productivity within 25 years, as a part of its new EP100 membership commitment.

The construction company has become the first Irish business to join the global energy efficiency initiative EP100.

Sisk will now work to identify, assess and implement energy conservation measures while assisting business growth through enhanced resilience and competitiveness.

Commenting on Sisk's membership of EP100, Ian O'Connor, Energy Manager, John Sisk & Son, said: "We are delighted to announce our membership of global energy efficiency initiative EP100 and our commitment to doubling our energy productivity within 25 years. As the first Irish business to join EP100, Sisk is proud to be leading the way in demonstrating climate leadership by reducing energy use."

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Sisk has identified site fuel and fleet fuel as its significant energy users and has a number of projects on its action plan for implementation over the coming year.

The Eco Driving initiative has been implemented on over 100 vehicles and has resulted in a saving of approximately 33,000 litres or 10% of annual consumption.

Helen Clarkson, CEO of The Climate Group, added: "As the first Irish company to join EP100, Sisk is positioning itself alongside some of the world's most influential companies committed to the highest levels of leadership on climate change. By making smarter use of everyday energy, our members are driving tech innovation while saving on energy bills and lowering their emissions – that's good business."

(CM/MH)